Events and attractions in Lublin - Eastern Poland's cultural capital
Lublin is the largest city of the Lublin region and the academic heart of eastern Poland, home to thousands of students and one of the country's most vibrant art scenes. Cobbled streets, Renaissance townhouses and a blend of eastern and western cultures give its Old Town a rare atmosphere.
Concerts and cultural events in Lublin
Signature concerts and festivals take place at the Centre for the Meeting of Cultures and the Lublin Philharmonic. The city is famous for Carnaval Sztukmistrzow, one of Europe's biggest street art and new circus festivals, alongside East of Culture - New Sounds and the Kody Festival.
Top attractions, museums and landmarks
Among the top sights and museums are Lublin Castle with its Byzantine-Ruthenian frescoes (1418), the Old Town with the Krakow Gate, the State Museum at Majdanek, and the open-air Lublin Village Museum. Families will also find kid-friendly attractions, plus local restaurants serving the regional cebularz flatbread.
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