Lublin Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Lublin Voivodeship in eastern Poland
About Lublin
First mentioned in 13th century, Lublin reached its "golden age" in 16th century, when - due to its central location betweenKraków(capital of Poland) andVilnius(capital of Lithuania) - it was chosen as the place where the Union of Lublin was signed, effectively uniting the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania for several centuries; seePolish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Due to its location at a crossroads between the rest of Poland, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine and Russia, the city was a melting pot of different cultures - an important centre of Christian reformation movement as well as Judaism. Between the 17th and 19th century, together with the rest of the country, it suffered a gradual decline. DuringWorld War IIthe Jewish and Polish populations suffered heavy losses with many
Top Attractions in Lublin
Explore the best things to see and do in Lublin:
- ★Cellar Under Fortuna
- ★Crown Tribunal
- ★Culture Night
- ★European Festival of Taste
- ★Festival of Fashion "Provocations"
- ★Festival of Theater "Neighbors"
- ★Gestapo Jail Martyrdom Museum
- ★Grodzka Gate
Where to Eat in Lublin
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bar Polski
- 🍴Bosko
- 🍴Chata - karcma regionalna
- 🍴Hotel Alter Restaurant
- 🍴Mandragora
- 🍴Old Pub Bar & Restaurant
Where to Stay in Lublin
- 🏨Cent Hostel
- 🏨Folk Hostel
- 🏨Guest House Wytchnienie
- 🏨Hostel Lublin
- 🏨Hotel Bellis
- 🏨Hotel Campanile
Lublin Travel Guide Sections
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