Places daveschaaf Wants to Go

Once home to some 250,000 volumes and priceless art artifacts, this Polish estate was a target of bombing during World War II.

An artificial date palm stands as a memorial to Warsaw's Jewish community.

The last king of Poland was interred in this church nearly 200 years after his death.

This colorful and quirky set of pegasus sculptures celebrate the works of poet Zbigniew Herbert.

Hundreds of notes give thanks to the patron saint of lost causes.

In the center of Wrocław's old meat market stands a somber tribute to the city's livestock.

This Communist-era residential block is one of the longest residential building in Europe.

In the summer, the area around this sculpture transforms into a vibrant concert venue.

This enormous 32-foot painting depicts Poland's greatest medieval battle in glorious detail.

Legend says this is actually a heartbroken prince waiting for his true love's kiss.

A mysterious emblem tucked in an small alleyway is actually the coat of arms of a heroic medieval family.

These rare statues are one of the few remaining material witnesses to Old Prussian culture.

A 90-ton, gravity-defiant steam locomotive shoots for the skies in this bizarrely beautiful public artwork.

This 13th century Gothic brick castle is the largest in the world by surface area.

A striking public sculpture representing the period of martial law in Communist Poland.

The silly symbol for an underground protest group is now scattered around the city.

The Polish capital has had a deep connection to its guardian mermaid for almost a millennium now.

A statue honors the children who fought Nazis in Poland.

At first glance, this area seems like just another city park, but the lush landscape hides a dark past.

A memorial to the beloved brown bear that served in the Polish army during World War II.

This man-made mound monument was built out of soil from all across the Polish empire.

The former Nazi Germany concentration camp stands as a museum to remember this dark chapter in European history.

Inside this former medieval prison is a collection of objects designed to inflict unbelievable pain and suffering on the human body and mind.

This fairytale castle was built as a show of power but was nearly torn down thanks to its history of torture.