Lublin is the 9th largest city in Poland. It is located between Krakow and Vilnius. The centuries-old history and mesmerizing architecture of this city attract many tourists from all over the world.
The first permanent settlements on the site of modern Lublin were established in the early Middle Ages. Although archaeological findings point to an earlier presence of different cultures in the area. The first settlement dates back to the 6th century. Lublin received the status of a city according to the law of Magdeburg Law in 1317, and in 1474 it became the capital of the Lublin Voivodeship.
Intensive economic and cultural development of Lublin began in the XV century. Important trade routes from the Black Sea region to Western Europe passed through it. In 1569, the famous Union of Lublin was signed here to unite the Polish Kingdom and the Duchy of Lithuania into the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Today the economy of the city is mainly focused on the service and IT-sector. Tours to Lublin are attractive due to the large number of historical and entertainment sites, as well as the opportunity to touch the culture of the eastern part of Poland. Once in this city, it is easy to fall in love with it at first sight.
