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Rick Steves' Europe

Poland Rediscovered: Krakow, Auschwitz and Warsaw

Season 3 Episode 310 | 26m 3sVideo has Closed Captions

Poland is ready to be rediscovered as the old “east” transforms into the heart of Europe.

Poland is ready to be rediscovered as the old “east” transforms itself into the new heart of Europe. Krakow, with its bubbly Baroque and cobbled charm, is emerging as the exciting “next Prague. ” Nearby, a visit to Auschwitz teaches us a timeless, soul-searching lesson. Systematically destroyed during World War II, Warsaw is a lively, thriving capital once again.

09/04/2004 | Rating TV-G

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Rick Steves' Europe

Poland Rediscovered: Krakow, Auschwitz and Warsaw

Season 3 Episode 310 | 26m 3sVideo has Closed Captions

Poland is ready to be rediscovered as the old “east” transforms itself into the new heart of Europe. Krakow, with its bubbly Baroque and cobbled charm, is emerging as the exciting “next Prague. ” Nearby, a visit to Auschwitz teaches us a timeless, soul-searching lesson. Systematically destroyed during World War II, Warsaw is a lively, thriving capital once again.

09/04/2004 | Rating TV-G

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