Gorlice is a nearly 26,000-strong town in Malopolska province located on the northern border of the Beskid Niski in the valley of the Ropa and Sekowka rivers. It is a beautifully located town with an unusually rich history. Due to the pharmacist and entrepreneur associated with the city and the inventor of the kerosene lamp, Ignacy Lukasiewicz, it is called the city of light.
There are many interesting attractions and tourist trails in Gorlice. Particularly noteworthy are Gorlice's market square, town hall and the Ignacy Lukasiewicz PTTK Regional Museum with collections related to the history of the city. There you can also see a chapel with a statue of Sorrowful Jesus indicating the exact place where the first street kerosene lamp was lit for the first time in the world, in 1854. Also worth a visit is the Open Air Museum of Oil Industry "Magdalena" located on the site of a former oil mine. Gorlice is also home to numerous cemeteries, especially from World War I, as it was in this area that intense fighting took place in 1915, which on May 2 allowed the Russian front to break through and significantly changed the course of the war.
Gorlice can be reached by both train and bus from the largest cities of Malopolska and Podkarpacie, but also from nearby smaller towns. International bus services to many European cities, including Germany, France and Italy, also stop at the PKS station. On the other hand, a train between Kraków and Zagórz passes through the Gorlice Zagórzany station.
.Hamburg is Germany's second most populous metropolis. It lies on the Elbe River, near its confluence with the North Sea. The city has Germany's largest seaport and a rich merchant pedigree. Despite the destruction from the end of World War II, traces of history and many tourist attractions can still be found there. Among the largest of these is St. Nicholas Church, which is a memorial to World War II victims.
After the carpet raids in 1943, only the tower and part of the walls remained of its building, which they decided to leave behind, forgoing reconstruction. Other important sights in Hamburg are St. Michael's Church with its distinctive tall clock tower and the popular Granary Quarter with its Miniature Wunderland, several interesting museums and the impressive Elbphilharmonie. While in Hamburg, it is worth taking a cruise to admire this diverse city from water level as well.
Hamburg is one of the largest transport hubs in Germany. It has access to four highways, is a major rail hub and an important point on the route towards Scandinavia. The city has an international airport located about 8 kilometers northwest of its center. It will be most convenient to get there by plane, or take a bus to Hamburg. Our buses stop at the Central Bus Station (Hauptbahnhof). If you're interested in the diverse, multifaceted city that is Hamburg - a bus will be a good means of transportation because of its competitive price, convenience and low carbon footprint per passenger.
The historic center of the city and its major attractions are spread out over a fairly wide area. So it may be a good idea to use public transportation when visiting it. This will save a lot of time and take a bit of pressure off your legs. You can choose from Hamburg buses, the city's underground and above-ground railroads, as well as water streetcars, which are well-loved by tourists.
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