- What to bring from Poland from souvenirs?
- Royal gifts
- Before Christmas
- Salty gift
The first task facing a tourist going to Warsaw, Krakow or Wieliczka is to see as much as possible, to relax as best as possible. The second is what to bring from Poland to surprise and please friends and relatives. In this article, the conversation will be about what gifts are of a primordially Polish character, what souvenirs can be brought from this country, what makes the Poles happy their neighbors.
What to bring from Poland from souvenirs?
The answer to this question is rather complicated, since each region of Poland has its own business cards, which are reflected in souvenir products. For example, Gdansk, located in the Baltic and traditionally associated with the sea and navigation, offers its guests to purchase as a gift various miniature copies of sea vessels and sailing ships. The most popular souvenir is the Gift of Pomorie, naturally, it is a replica of a ship that is moored in Gdansk and is considered the largest surviving sailing ship in Europe. Krakow has its own souvenir "objects", the most popular of them are: the so-called Wawel dragon; Laikonik or Tatar knight.
The dragon from Wawel is the hero of many Polish myths and legends. Local craftsmen are now ready to offer the tourist a Wawel dragon, depicted in a variety of materials and techniques, from tiny plastic figures to huge plush characters of Polish folklore.
Another souvenir typical for Krakow is a figurine of a Tatar warrior depicted on horseback. It got the name Laikonika, you can find other names, the simplest one is “Tatar”, the intricate one is “Zvezhinets horse”. Historians attribute the appearance of the Tatar warrior on horseback in the symbolism of Krakow to the 13th century, when the Tatar hordes reached Europe and tried to conquer Polish cities.
One of the most beautiful Polish cities - Malbork - hospitably welcomes foreign travelers. Guests come here to admire the Marienburg Castle, built in the 13th century by representatives of the famous Teutonic Order. This Polish city has its own most popular souvenir - a figurine of a knight dressed in metal armor (in souvenirs, of course, armor can be made of any materials).
Royal gifts
In fact, such gifts to relatives do not cost very much, since they do not mean expensive things or antiques, but images of Polish castles. Such souvenirs are very popular in the mountainous regions of Poland. You can buy cute postcards, mugs, magnets in different cities: Warsaw - views of the Royal Castle located on the Castle Square; Krakow - images of the famous Wawel, the main residence of Polish kings for many centuries; Malbork - views of the castle built by the Teutons.
In Malbork, in addition to walking around the castle and buying souvenirs depicting this architectural masterpiece, you can make good gifts for your beloved women in the form of amber jewelry. A local jewelry store sells products from this gift of nature, and at prices that are much lower than in the city.
Before Christmas
Poles are known as zealous Catholics, all Catholic Christian holidays are celebrated by them with special pomp. The main event of the year is Christmas, celebrated on December 25th, and preparations for it begin a few months before. Therefore, for tourists who find themselves in any Polish city in November-December, it is a heavenly time to shop for Christmas souvenirs.
The choice is so wide that every guest can find a gift to his liking, for himself and for his family. You can buy Christmas tree decorations made and painted by hand, figurines of St. Nicholas (this is the name of the Polish Santa Claus), sweets and mulled wine.
Salty gift
Such souvenirs will delight foreign guests in Wieliczka, a region known in Poland for the presence of salt mines, most of which are not currently operating, but are actively used as museum objects. A mysterious journey through the beautifully lit underground galleries, complete with music and audio guides, leaves no one indifferent.
Therefore, local souvenir shops do not know the end of the buyers, especially since there are many offers. The most famous are salt lamps, which are also used for the treatment of various diseases, mainly of the upper respiratory tract. In addition to their practical application, they also illuminate everything around very beautifully, creating a very cozy atmosphere. Salt itself is also popular, selling from small pieces to rather impressive lumps.
As you can see, Poland knows how to surprise a tourist and help him preserve his impressions of the country in the form of souvenirs and interesting gifts with a Polish character.
