Comparing to France, Italy, or Great Britain, Poland's architectural
wonders receive less attention in the media around the globe. It's not
because of the quality of the offer but rather due to a minuscule advertising budget the
Ministry of Culture and National Heritage
allocates toward the advertisement in the western media. The
shortsighted lack of pow factor, directly affects the image of Poland as
a tourist destination and cuts into substantial profits from the
tourism.
Luckily, the well organized Euro Cup 2012 have
proven to be a hit among football fans (translate: soccer fans for the
Americans) and gave Poland much needed exposure. However, besides the
brand new football stadiums, city centers, restaurants, and gorgeous and
friendly Polish women, foreign visitors haven't discovered the true
beauty of Poland: it's history and architecture.
There
are countless websites dedicated to introducing the Polish goodies to
the would-be travelers. However, one website, which came to my
attention just recently, provides a panoramic view of the most amazing
buildings in Poland and other locations in Europe.
The website
http://zieba.wroclaw.pl is a work of art put together by Jan Zięba.
If you are interested in his work, the contact information is available
on the home page. The images are fantastic, and I urge you to take a
look at his work. Enjoy.
