The regions of Poland are called voivodeships. There are a total of 16 of them in the country.
The central regions of Poland include the Greater Poland Voivodeship, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Masovian Voivodeship, and Łódź Voivodeship.
Masovian Voivodeship is considered the largest in terms of area and population. Its capital, Warsaw, is the capital of the entire country. In addition to Warsaw, the city of Żelazowa Wola, the birthplace of Frédéric Chopin, also holds international significance for the country. This region is home to a large number of beautiful manor houses and national parks. One of them is Kampinos National Park.
Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship holds historical interest as it has the largest concentration of cities with historical and cultural monuments. Among them, Toruń, Chełmno, Włocławek, Bydgoszcz, and Grudziądz stand out.
Łódź Voivodeship is associated with the textile industry. Popular cities among tourists in this region include Łęczyca, Arkadia, and Łowicz.
The southern regions of Poland include the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Opole Voivodeship, Silesian Voivodeship, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, and Lublin Voivodeship.
Lower Silesian Voivodeship is a very interesting area of Poland, home to the Karkonosze and Stołowe Mountains, as well as the resorts of Rudawy, Janowice, and Kotlina Kłodzka. This region has the largest concentration of castles and other architectural monuments in the country. The area is also known for its folklore events held in Wrocław, Duszniki, and Kudowa.
Opole Voivodeship is one of the smallest and youngest voivodeships. Tourists can explore interesting cities in this region of Poland, such as Opole, Brzeg, Nysa, and Prudnik. The capital of the voivodeship is famous for Polish song festivals.
Silesian Voivodeship is known for its architectural monuments. Notable attractions include the ruins of castles along the Trail of the Eagle's Nests and Jasna Góra Monastery.
Lesser Poland Voivodeship boasts unique landscapes, architectural monuments, and valuable mineral water sources. It is home to the valuable architectural complex of the city of Kraków.
Subcarpathian Voivodeship is a region with high tourist and cultural value. Visitors can explore the remnants of medieval castles, beautiful manor houses, wooden churches, and chapels. The most valuable architectural landmarks are found in the cities of Lancut and Krasiczyn.
Lublin Voivodeship is a beautiful region with many historical cities and untouched nature. Tourists are attracted to the magnificent landscapes of the Roztocze region and the pristine lakes of the Lublin Polesie.
The northern regions of Poland include Lubusz Voivodeship, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, and Podlaskie Voivodeship.
Lubusz Voivodeship is a region with a large number of forests and lakes. Forests cover 50% of the voivodeship's area. The most popular cities to visit in this region are Łagów, Sława, Nieśwież, and Lubniewice.
West Pomeranian Voivodeship is one of the most interesting regions in Poland. It attracts tourists with its seaside resorts, national parks, and historical sites. Notable cities include Stargard, Kołobrzeg, and Kamień Pomorski.
Pomeranian Voivodeship is famous for its beautiful dunes, wide beaches, and lakes of marine origin. This region is well-known for its resorts. The city of Gdańsk and the Malbork Castle are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship is known as the "land of a thousand lakes." It is also famous for its beautiful rivers, picturesque and unspoiled landscapes, and being a popular destination for skiers. In the Mazury region and the city of Suwałki, there is snow from December to the end of April. Skiing is possible in the vicinity of Gołdap.
Podlaskie Voivodeship is a region with a diverse ethnic, cultural, and religious landscape. It is home not only to Poles but also to Lithuanians, Belarusians, and Ukrainians.
