13 Interesting And FUN Facts About Poland You'll Be Surprised!

Do you know any interesting facts about Poland?

Poland is full of contradictions, the ninth largest country in Europe. This post-communist country can boast a rich history, many popular people and scientists and the miracles of nature as well. On the other hand, Poland can give you a good laugh and a few reasons to contemplate.

There are so many worth getting to know facts about Poland, that it's hard to pick the most important and the most interesting ones. Holidays in Poland are the best way to know all of them and - trust us - there are many Poland beautiful places to see but as the words of wisdom say: so many facts, so little time!

That's why we've collected 13 the most interesting facts about Poland especially for you!

In this article, you are going to find 6 interesting, 3 funny and 4 historical facts about Poland.

Remember them and you will amaze many people with how much you know about Poland!

Let's go!

6 interesting facts about Poland

Find out the most interesting Poland facts below and see how unique this country is!

The Polish language is (very) difficult

It's hard to understand even one Polish word, right?

Don't worry! The Polish language is so complicated, that even Polish people have many problems to speak and write 100% correctly.

How is it possible?

The Polish language uses seven cases what gives very complex grammar. It has also very difficult pronunciation and many exceptions to every one rule. Spelling is another problem as sometimes there are two characters that indicate the same sound. The Polish language is a crazy creation of verb conjugation and noun inflexion. Remember! The same word in few sentences can take a different form depending on the number (singular or plural), cases and gender.

Sounds interesting? Check out that spectacular lesson of Polish language below:

The most famous astronomer was Polish

Nowadays, the fact that the Earth rotates around the Sun is obvious.

But in the past, the world was seen differently!

The person who moved the earth and stopped the sun was Nicolaus Copernicus, a Renaissance mathematician and astronomer.

• He was born in Toruń and studied in Krakow.
• His the most famous publication is On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres, that was published in 1543.
• The legend says that he reached his book on the last day of his life.
• He became the national pride of Poland due to all his merits.

You can visit a wonderful salt mine there

Have you ever heard about Wieliczka Salt Mine?

It's one of the most beautiful sites in Poland! Wieliczka is the only mining site in the world functioning continuously since the Middle Ages to the present.

Did you know that salts extracted in the Wieliczka Salt Mine come from the Miocene and the whole mine has 9 levels? 

The wonderful chambers, corridors and hatchways all made of salt together with the remarkable history made Wieliczka Salt Mine one of the UNESCO heritages.

You have to see that spectacular place! Do it by joining one of the Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour!

Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour from Krakow

Wieliczka Salt Mine Ticket (Skip-the-line)

Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour with Private Transport

Polish dumplings are the best in the world

Polish food is absolutely delicious! Gołąbki, golonka, żurek and kotlet schabowy will blow your mind but the Polish dish that you MUST try is called pierogi!

Pierogies are the kind of dough filled with different fillings. Usually cooked or baked pierogies are served with the greaves, onion or sour cream.

You can already know that kind of meal from Chinese, Italian, Jewish or Mexican cuisine but Polish pierogies are simply the best!

It's one of the most favourite dishes of Poles so 38,5 millions of people can not be wrong! And if you are eager to learn more about Polish Food - we have a special article about it - check it out!

Check the recipe for pierogi ruskie (the most popular ones) below:

Poland has the second oldest University in Europe

The Jagiellonian University was founded by King Casimir III the Great in 1364. It means that it's the second University in Europe as the first one was created in Prague sixteen years before. 

The university teaches continuously until today. It has 43 405 students so it shouldn't be surprising that many well-known people like Nicolaus Copernicus, John Paul II or Bronisław Malinowski have graduated from this place.

Nowadays its wonderful, old architecture is one of the biggest Krakow attractions.

Poland was the place of the biggest mass murder during WWII

It's a kind of sad fact, but it's hard to forget about what happened in Auschwitz Concentration Camp.

Auschwitz-Birkenau was mass extermination camp led by Nazis where over a million of people from around Europe have been killed.

This labour camp with numerous gas chambers and crematoria was the largest Holocaust tool in history.

Presently, this place is a testimony of the horrors of World War II. If you want to see it on your own, join the Auschwitz Birkenau Tour.

Now, let's change the mood, shall we?