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Morskie Oko Lake
Zakopane doubles as Poland’s winter capital and a famous resort town for foreign travelers in the summer. It’s proximity to Krakow also made Zakopane what it is today, a popular tourist destination. Most people come to this city for its charm, Krupowki Street famous for its international stores and, more importantly, Morskie Oko – the most beautiful spot in the region, with endless stunning views. Morskie Oko Overview You might have bumped into pictures of this beautiful lake online, and they look so unreal. Well, this is because you haven’t visited the lake firsthand. Surrounded by the Tatra Mountains, Morskie Oko is, without a doubt, the most beautiful of the…
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Chocholow In Poland
While staying in Podhale, it is worth visiting Chochołów, located about 20 km west of Zakopane. It is a large village located on the right bank of Czarny Dunajec between the hills. A road connecting Zakopane with Czarny Dunajec runs through the village. This place enjoys the constant popularity of tourists, regardless of the season. The unique landscape values of the Chochołowska Valley, its fauna and flora, as well as architecture, makes the village a fantastic place to visit. Aoteaora Wikimedia Commons History Like most villages in the Podhale region, also Chochołów has a reasonably long history. The first village administrator, Bartłomiej Kluska, called Chochołowski, received the village administrator’s privilege…