Gwen Kozlowski, head of Exeter International, an expert in travel to Poland, wrote on the Condé Nast Traveler website: "Often just visited as part of a cruise ship shore tour, Gdańsk actually has several days’ worth of great historic sightseeing (and great food!).
"Take a deep dive into WWII history at the Museum of the Second World War, one of the most comprehensive we’ve ever been to. You can also see where WWII started with a visit to the memorial site at Westerplatte.”
The website adds: “Visit one of the best preserved castles in Europe at Malbork, the largest castle in the world (by land area). Meanwhile, explore contemporary history with a visit to the Solidarity Centre. Then take a boat on the Baltic Sea for the day, and enjoy innovative cuisine in the city center and excellent rustic cuisine in the countryside."
Other underrated destinations include the capitals of Lithuania, Latvia, Georgia and Albania, Zamora in Spain, Trogir in Croatia, Lille and Narbonne in France, Petworth in the UK, and Innsbruck in Austria, according to Condé Nast Traveler.
(mk/gs)