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City break in Lublin. Active leisure ideas for Lublin - attractions, recreation and nightlife

The main entertainment for visitors to Lublin is walking in picturesque parks and gardens. Besides, several interesting entertainment centers are open in the city. One of the most beautiful places in town is UMTS Botanical Garden, which currently belongs to one of the local universities. Since its foundation in 1944, the garden has acquired a huge collection of rare plants. Now its area is 25 hectares, the garden became available to the public in 1965.

Cuisine of Lublin for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe

In Lublin, you can taste a lot of interesting dishes that are not common in other Polish cities. A great example is Cebularz, a wheat dough pancake with onions and poppy seeds. This dish …

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Here, visitors are offered convenient walking paths allowing to explore all its sights comfortably. For the convenience of visitors, the vast territory of the garden is divided into several thematic zones. Here you can see plants brought from different parts of Europe and Asia, as well as visit magnificent pavilions with tropical plants. The park boasts a beautiful rock garden, several artificial ponds, and wonderful fountains. It is noteworthy that the garden continues to be used for scientific research even today. In the warm season, very informative tours are held for its visitors.

Nature enthusiasts must visit the picturesque surrounding area of Kazimierz Dolny, which became known for its incredible scenery throughout the world. Hundreds of years ago, it attracted artists from various countries. Now the natural area is a popular destination among active tourists. Here you can find dozens of hiking trails and admire centuries-old forests and spacious meadows while walking. Horseback riding is also available here in the warm season. Several large horse breeding centers operate in the region. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Lublin inhabitants

Lublin will surely appeal to fans of event tourism and those wishing to get acquainted with the region's historical traditions. Throughout the year, they hold many interesting festivals and …

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Horse lovers would be more interested in the suburban area of Janów Podlaski, which became famous for its centers for breeding real Arabian horses. Elite horse breeds were bred here back in the Middle Ages. They were used to form the royal cavalry. Now local centers are open to absolutely everyone. In the warm season, they are often visited by tourists with children. They hold fascinating thematic tours, guests of horse breeding centers can learn how to care for animals, as well as learn the basics of riding. Horse riding is organized in the most picturesque natural areas of the region.

Chełm, which is a short drive away from Lublin, is also known for its unique natural attractions. It is interesting for unique chalk caves, which became available to the public quite recently. They were formed for thousands of years under the influence of groundwater and underground currents. The network of caves located here features a very complex structure. One of the main values of the caves is rare species of insects and the simplest representatives of the fauna inhabiting it. For many years, the caves have attracted researchers from all over the world.

Excursion over cultural sights of Lublin - 'must visit' points of interest

Many historical and architectural sights have been preserved in Lublin. One of the main symbols of the city is the Archikatedra św. Jana Chrzciciela i św. Jana Ewangelisty. Since its …

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Travelers who do not want to travel far outside the city for the sake of admiring nature should visit the main city park Saxon Garden. The park is also historical and was founded before World War II but quickly restored in the post-war period. Now its visitors can admire centuries-old trees, in the shade of which there are comfortable benches. Fountains always work in the park in summer, great playgrounds are equipped here for children. The charming park is a permanent venue for open-air concerts and traditional local festivals. The most interesting holidays are organized here in autumn and spring.

Interesting bicycle tours are organized in the city for fans of active recreation. During bike rides, you can see the most iconic city attractions, ride through beautiful parks and gardens, and some tours also cover picturesque surrounding areas. Near the city, there are many beautiful forests and unique natural sites. Exciting jeep tours are held here for travelers. In some natural areas, it is much more interesting to walk on foot.

Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Lublin

1. The city has a railway station where high-speed trains bound for neighboring countries every day. Lublin also has regular bus connections with many states. 2. The main types of public …

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The choice of nightlife facilities is also pretty diverse in Lublin. All blues fans must visit the atmospheric pub Blues Brothers, which became famous not only for its rich selection of drinks but also for great music evenings. NOC is a nightclub popular with local youth. It offers a large bar and dance floor and will surely appeal to fans of modern music. Placyk Pub would be a great place to relax in a more casual and peaceful atmosphere.

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City tours, excursions and tickets in Lublin and surroundings

Reference information

Map of all parks

National and city parks around Lublin
♥ Landscape Park 'Kozłowiecki Park Krajobrazowy' , 16.4 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ National Park 'Poleski Park Narodowy' , 43.3 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Landscape Park 'Kazimierski Park Krajobrazowy' , 43.7 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Landscape Park 'Park Krajobrazowy Lasy Janowskie' , 67.3 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Landscape Park 'Sobiborski Park Krajobrazowy' , 73.8 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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