Atrakcje turystyczne Podhala kategoria: , data wpisu: 2017-11-26
Podhale is a culturally distinct region located in the south of Poland, at the northern foothills of the Tatra Mountains. It is inhabited by highlanders, who are one of the few ethnographic groups in Poland dedicated to cultivating their culture and customs, while remaining connected to modern civilization.
Not just mountain peaks
We usually travel to Podhale to climb peaks like Rysy, Kasprowy, Wierch, Świnica, and Giewont, to see Morskie Oko, the Valley of Five Lakes, and many other extraordinary sites. However, sometimes our fitness doesn't allow for mountain hikes or the weather isn't suitable, so it's still worth renting accommodation in Białka Tatrzańska , Zakopane, or Chochołów and exploring the surrounding area to discover the unique history of these areas and their immense cultural potential.
One of the biggest attractions is the still-living highland folklore – the use of the Podhale dialect in everyday life, the wearing of highlander costumes for major celebrations and Sunday Mass, and the distinctive music and dances such as the zbójnicki and krzesany. It's also worth trying the dishes of Podhale cuisine, including the famous kwanica (sauerkraut cheese) and oscypek (smoked cheese), instead of the ubiquitous pizza and fast food.
Places that are particularly worth seeing include:
- The Dr. Tytus Chałubiński Tatra Museum in Zakopane, which collects specimens of rocks and minerals, flora and fauna, and ethnographic objects typical of the Podhale, Spisz, and Orava regions;
- the cemetery at Pęksowy Brzyzek in Zakopane, where many outstanding people who made outstanding contributions to the Tatra Mountains and Podhale were buried;
- Museum of the Zakopane Style in the Koliba villa in Zakopane – this is the first facility built in the Zakopane style according to the design of Stanisław Witkiewicz;
- Church of St. Simon and Jude Thaddeus in Białka Tatrzańska, one of the sites on the Wooden Architecture Trail in Małopolska.
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