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Informations about hotels, castles and palaces, fairs, UNESCO world heritage, biznes travel - in Poland
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Useful information
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Water
Is basically safe, but it tends to be highly chlorinated. You may prefer to drink mineral water, which is easily available in hotels and shops.
Cloakrooms
Are very common in Poland. It is the custom to leave your coats when entering restaurants, theatres or museums. There is usually a small charge (or customary tip) but you can rest assured that the cloakrooms are safe.
Toilets
There is a charge for toilets, even in restaurants. The charge is normally about 1,00 zloty. Gentlemen's toilets are indicated by a triangle, Ladies' by a circle.
Telephone
You can easily call any destination from your hotel room. Public telephones require special telephone cards available from newsagents or cloakrooms in your hotel.
Stamps
These also can be bought at hotels or post offices.
Tips
It is normal practice to give a tip. This may be 10 per cent of the total bill. Good service may be rewarded with the tip.
Electricity
Voltage is 230 V. Frequency 50 Hz and you are advised to bring an international travel plug. Transformers may be necessary for equipment used in America.
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Changing money & chopping
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Polish currency is "zloty". 1 zloty = 100 groszy.
It is possible to pay in foreign currency at shops, restaurants etc. in Poland, and it is very easy to exchange money because nearly all major international currencies are accepted in exchange offices and banks. Moreover, most of venues accept major international credit cards such as VISA, American Express, Euro - Card, Master - Card, JCB and Diners.
Travelers' cheques may be exchanged for local currency at Kantors, especially near commercial centers and tourist areas. Obviously, if the exchange office is not available at the moment, the hotel will be helpful in changing foreign currency or traveler cheque.
Not least among Poland's many surprises is a variety of the goods on display in the shops and markets. For many visitors the amber and silver shops, with the very reasonable prices, are an Alladin's cave. Leather and wooden goods, as well as linen and silk, are worthwhile seeking out and there is a surprising range of men's suite and ladies fashions.
For a gourmet, caviar is still a good buy, as are other Polish specialties such as sausages, "sliwki w czekoladzie" ("plums in chocolate") or a bottle of typical Polish vodka.
n galleries and markets unexpected antique treasures as well as the work of modern artists make the browsing time very rewarding. Poster art is a specialty and many bookshops now offer a wide range of art books in many languages.
Souvenirs are easy to come by in the main cities and local craft and folk art are readily available.
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