Seven Wonders of Poland facts for kids

The Seven Wonders of Poland (Polish: Siedem cudów Polski) is a special list of amazing cultural places in Poland. These wonders were chosen by people across the country. A big Polish newspaper called Rzeczpospolita started the idea in September 2007. The results were shared just one month later.

How the Wonders Were Chosen

The idea to find Poland's top wonders began with a public vote. First, people online suggested over 400 national monuments. These were all places important to Poland's history and culture.

Voting for the Top Places

In the next step, a group of experts looked at all the suggestions. They carefully picked 27 of the best places from the long list. This made it easier for people to choose their favorites.

The Final Public Vote

The last round of voting started on August 31, 2007. People could vote online to pick the top seven wonders. The results of this popular vote were announced on September 21, 2007. This is how the final list of the Seven Wonders of Poland was created.

The Seven Wonders of Poland

Here is the official list of the Seven Wonders of Poland, chosen by the people:

#	Name	Location	Image
1	Wieliczka Salt Mine Kopalnia soli Wieliczka UNESCO World Heritage Site	Wieliczka, Lesser Poland
2	Toruń Old Town UNESCO World Heritage Site	Toruń, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship
3	Malbork Castle Zamek w Malborku UNESCO World Heritage Site	Malbork, Pomerania
4	Wawel Castle and Cathedral Zamek Królewski na Wawelu	Kraków, Lesser Poland
5	Elbląg Canal Kanał Elbląski	Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship
6	Zamość Old Town UNESCO World Heritage Site	Zamość, Lublin Voivodeship
7	Kraków Market Square and Old Town UNESCO World Heritage Site	Kraków, Lesser Poland

See also

In Spanish: Siete maravillas de Polonia para niños

• List of Historic Monuments (Poland)
• Wonders of the World (disambiguation)
• Wonders of the World