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Zakopane has architectural and historical sights, as well as some very unusual museums. Perhaps one of the most unusual cultural institutions is the Karol Szymanowski Museum, which is also known among tourists as the Villa Atma. It is a nice wooden house surrounded by dense thickets of trees. This villa has belonged to the world-famous composer. It has fully preserved the atmosphere of past years. Visitors can see a collection of antique furniture, works of art, personal belongings of the composer and his favorite piano. For the last few years the beautiful villa is a permanent venue for interesting music evenings and concerts. Entrance to the Museum is free several days a week. All tourists should certainly visit the Vronislav Cech Memorial house. The world-renowned researcher and a skier had lived with his family there. Nowadays this amazing wooden villa has converted into a Museum. Among its priceless exhibits there are awards of Bronislava Cech and his equipment, as well as the collection of interesting photos and postcards. The Jan Kasprowicz Museum also deserves the attention of guests. Jan Kasprowicz is the famous Polish poet, who was born in a simple peasant family and had achieved great success. In an old house where the family lived, guests can see the living room, a bedroom and a dining room, which is recreated the atmosphere of past years. The Museum houses a rich collection of old paintings, books, manuscripts of the poet and his personal belongings. The … Read further

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Attractions and active leisure

The most popular route for hiking is the climb to the mount Gubałówka. Its peak is the most accessible. There is no need to have some special skills for lifting there. Thrill-seekers will find a pleasant surprise here too. There is a great attraction, which is a bit like the classic "roller coaster". Those who prefer a more relaxing holiday, will have an opportunity to visit equipped observation decks on the top, … Open

Travel guide to Zakopane

So-called milk bars are an interesting peculiarity of the resort. These dining venues appeared in Zakopane yet in the middle of the previous century. Many bars are very successful and have been working since that time. These venues offer various dairy products from nearby farms. During hundreds of years, breeding sheep has been one of the main occupations of local people. The majority of dairy products are made … Open

Winterski in Zakopane

The ski resort of Kostelisko is the best choice for travelers who prefer to relax in a quiet atmosphere away from busy roads. Ski trails are in ideal condition and well-kept. It is almost never windy on the southern slope. To the service of vacationers, there are six platter pulls. That said, the ski passes are rather high priced. For example, a pass for 12 – 15 lifts will cost travelers approximately PLN15. … Open

Top hotels with reviews

People who prefer the highest level holiday are fond of the hotel Stamary. The building resembles a luxurious palace. It even can be called a true sample of the national architecture. The hotel provides many additional services for guests with children. There is a wonderful game room with a dry pool and in a high season entertaining events are held for them. The hotel is good for those who plan to devote a lot of … Open

Cultural excursion through Zakopane - things to see

You can continue the acquaintance with the culture of the locals walking around the picturesque village Hoholuv. It is located in the immediate vicinity of Zakopane. It is a typical village of the mountaineers and is interesting from an architectural point of view. In the immediate vicinity of Zakopane, in the village Niedzica, there is a fascinating historical attraction – the Dunajec castle. It is a unique … Open

Zakopane sightseeing

Zakopane is an amazing city with a unique national atmosphere. It is a great place for those who dream about getting acquainted with the cultural traditions of Poland. Everything is gorgeous here: the typical local architecture, incredibly beautiful folk events and cuisine. There are many beautiful wooden houses, which are the location of many hotels, restaurants and other entertainment venues. At the height of … Open

Climate in Poland and weather forecast - best seasons for visit

Spring in Poland comes quite quickly, although in March there is a rather unstable weather. The daily temperature reaches 5°C but at night, slight frosts continue to occur. In coastal regions, strong flurries occur usually in March. Quite often during this period, warnings of storm are announced but there have not been any strong hurricanes of a destructive nature in recent decades. Therefore, this can be considered simply as a formal precautionary measure. The real heat of spring in Poland comes according to calendar data and falls on the middle of April. At this time, the air temperature is at least 13°C. Nature gradually comes to life and the air is filled with incredible flavors of flowering flora. At night, the temperature does not fall below 2°C. The weather on the Baltic coasts in this period is the coldest of all. Quite often, during the day the air temperature there exceeds the threshold of 9°C. In May, the number of sunny days prevails and the air warms up to 20°C. In the evenings and at nights notwithstanding, it is still chilly (about 8°C). The climate in this period however continues to be unstable. Sometimes the night with relatively small frosts can be followed by a warm sunny day. … Open

Atmosphere of Poland: religion and languages

As regards religion, statistic shows that it has a fairly powerful political influence on the citizens of Poland. It should be noted that in neighboring countries including Russia, Belarus or Ukraine where people are very anxious for religious holidays, the corresponding spiritual significance is still not so developed in comparison with that in Poland. The main religion in Poland is Catholicism. Currently, about 90 percent of the total residents profess this particular religion. The remaining ten percent are either members of various Christian denominations or other religious sects. Atheists in Poland occupy a rather insignificant percentage of the population. It should be noted that there are very few adherents of other faiths such as Judaism or Islam in the Republic, although they are much less when compared with other countries of the European Union. This is due to regular migration from Muslim and Islamic countries to these other countries. … Open

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