About Urbantriva

Passionate About Poland

We are an independent, free travel information platform built to help international visitors discover the real Poland — beyond the guidebook clichés.

Our Story

Born from a Love of Poland

Urbantriva began as a passion project by a group of Polish travel writers, historians and cultural guides who felt that international visitors deserved better information about their country.

Too many travellers visited only Kraków's main square or Warsaw's Old Town, missing the extraordinary depth that Poland offers — from the haunting beauty of Białowieża Forest to the art nouveau grandeur of Łódź, or the dazzling baroque churches of Poznań.

We built Urbantriva to change that. All of our content is free, unsponsored, and written purely to inform. We do not sell tours, accommodation or any other travel services.

Our Values

What We Stand For

Independent & Unbiased

We accept no advertising or sponsorship. Every recommendation is editorially independent and based solely on merit.

Free for Everyone

All guides, tips, and resources on Urbantriva are completely free. No subscriptions, no paywalls — ever.

Locally Grounded

Our content is written or verified by people who live in Poland and know each region intimately.

Always Accurate

We regularly update our guides to reflect current opening hours, prices, and seasonal information.

The Team

The People Behind Urbantriva

A small, dedicated team of travel writers, photographers and local guides.

Marek Kowalski

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Former travel journalist with 15 years of experience writing about Central and Eastern Europe for international publications.

Anna Wiśniewska

Cultural Route Curator

Art historian and heritage specialist, responsible for Urbantriva's cultural and historical route guides across Poland.

Piotr Nowak

Photography & Visual Director

Documentary photographer who has spent the last decade capturing Poland's urban and rural landscapes for international audiences.

Important Note

All content on Urbantriva — including city guides, route suggestions, tips and travel resources — is provided strictly for informational purposes. Urbantriva does not offer paid services, sell tours, or earn commission from any provider. We are an independent information resource.

Passionate About Poland

Born from a Love of Poland

What We Stand For

The People Behind Urbantriva

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