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In his last interview given to Tadeusz Knade, two months before his death, Szpilman said, 'Let us remember that participation in some action aiming at saving Jews was punished by death […]. I was saved by at least 30 Poles. At least 30 people risked their lives […]"
Today take a drive along the Royal Route with its beautiful, aristocratic residences to the Wilanow Palace, a precious monument of Baroque, summer residence of the king Jan III Sobieski. You can marvel at the stylish interior which happily escaped destruction during World War II and is fitted out with period furniture and decoration. On the upper floor, there is a Gallery of Polish Portraits with an extensive collection from the 16th to 19th centuries. Warsaw is the city of Frederic Chopin where the artist lived and developed his talent for almost twenty years. Finally, stroll through the picturesque Lazienki Park visiting along the way the Frederic Chopin Monument. 
Drive to Krakow. Check in at the Hotel Copernicus. Welcome to Krakow, the first European city included in the UNESCO list of the most precious places of the world. As the residence place of the Polish kings, Krakow developed for centuries due to the political status of the Kingdom of Poland. The combination of the royal court, the university established here in 1364, one of the oldest in Europe.
It is only a short distance from the city centre to enter the maze of narrow streets at the former Jewish district of Kazimierz. For almost seven hundred years, Krakow was home to a large Jewish community. In the past, Kazimierz was a distinct town with its own Market Square and Town Hall, as well as thriving culture, which blossomed in the 16th c.. That period witnessed the foundation of Poland's oldest Judaic shrine, the Old Synagogue now with the exhibition, showing the history and culture of the Jewish community of Krakow. Following the tragedy of the WW II, Kazimierz was deserted. It found its way to the silver screen thanks to Spielberg, who came here to shoot Schindler's List, and today it is enjoying a far-reaching renaissance. On the walk we will explore the streets of Kazimierz, stopping at Old Synagogue. Balance of the day at leisure.
Leave for Oswiecim to visit Auschwitz & Birkenau the largest death factory in the history of humanity. The Museum displays exhibits and documents concerning Nazi crimes. A fascinating experience in the afternoon. Excursion to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, UNESCO site, the oldest salt mine in Europe. The ancient Salt Mine of Wieliczka is the one place where the word UNIQUE really applies. Over 700 years, many generations of Polish miners created the underground world exceptional in its beauty, with rich interior decoration of chapels, workings, original linings of galleries and salt lakes. The most impressive is the ornamented the Blessed Kinga Chapel, where even the chandeliers are made of salt. Return to Krakow.
The hotel's Strauss Restaurant serves European and Polish cuisine. Guests can relax at the Bojangles Bar, which offers drinks, live piano music and televised sports.
The air-conditioned Copernicus has a terrace with panoramic views of the Wawel. Guests can also visit the hotel restaurant, which serves seasonal Polish cuisine and is recommended by the Michelin Guide.
