Polanski's “The Pianist” (2002) brought wartime Warsaw back to life; “Schindler's List” (1993) was shot in Kraków.
Razed in 1944, Warsaw's Old Town was rebuilt from Bellotto's paintings — a copy so faithful it is UNESCO-listed.
Book the Wieliczka salt mine before you arrive. An eSIM helps: tram tickets via the Jakdojade app, Bolt far cheaper than taxis, and Google Maps between Kraków and the Tatras.