Lubelskie

In the early middle ages the region of Lublin was on the borderland between the Kingdom of Poland and Ruthenia. Later, it became part of Lesser Poland which was the major part of Poland since the Polish capital was moved from Gniezno to Kraków in 1040. Lublin played an important part in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, as it was here, that the Union of 1569 was signed, the constitution of the Commonwealth. The highest court of the Commonwealth was also situated in Lublin since the 1580s. During the Renaissance a unique and beautiful kind of architecture developed in this region, the so called Lublin Renaissance. Beautiful castles and palaces and whole cities ware built in the 16th and 17th century in the region of Lublin. Also the greatest Polish Renaissance poets and writers came from this region. After the Third Partition of Poland in 1795 most of its territory was annexed by Austria , but became independent as part of the Duchy of Warsaw between 1807-1815. After the Congress of Vienna it became part of the Kingdom of Poland, ruled by the Russian Tsar. After World War I the region of Lublin became part of the Second Polish Republic, but was occupied by Nazi Germany between 1939 and 1944, when it was part of the German Generalgovernement. After World War II it again became part of Poland. Nowadays it is in the east of Poland, although it was a central Polish region in the time of the Commonwealth.

Lubelskie enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters. Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September–October) offer the best conditions for outdoor activities with mild temperatures and fewer crowds. July and August are the peak tourist season. Winter brings opportunities for winter sports in mountainous areas and atmospheric Christmas markets in towns.

Lublin is the hub of regional transport in the region. There are good railway connections on the line Dęblin, Puławy, Nałęczów, Lublin. There are also some trains to Chełm , some continuing to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv . If you want to travel to other places in the region then regional buses are the best option with some local hubs in Chełm, Biała Podlaska and Zamość .

• Lublin
• Chelm
• Zamosc
• Biala Podlaska
• Pulawy
• Kazimierz Dolny
• Bilgoraj
• Hrubieszow
• Krasnystaw
• Krasnik
• Lubartow
• Tomaszow Lubelski
• Lukow
• Deblin
• Radzyn Podlaski
• Miedzyrzec Podlaski
• Belzec
• Roztocze National Park
• Polesie National Park

Lubelskie offers traditional Polish cuisine with regional specialties. Pierogi (dumplings), bigos (hunter's stew), żurek (sour rye soup), and local meats and cheeses feature prominently. Local bakeries offer fresh bread and pastries. Polish vodka and locally brewed beer complement the meals.

Lubelskie has a vibrant cultural calendar with local festivals, concerts, and seasonal events. Cultural venues include museums, theatres, and galleries throughout the region. Traditional folk culture remains alive in rural areas, with regional costumes, music, and craft traditions.

1. Exploring historic old towns and architectural landmarks
2. Hiking or cycling through the region's natural landscapes and national parks
3. Sampling local cuisine at traditional restaurants and milk bars (bar mleczny)
4. Visiting museums and cultural institutions
5. Attending seasonal festivals and cultural events