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Dolinian Sites
Outside, in the square next to the church, lies a small wooden granary that is worth a look, and while you're there, make sure you see the 'silent memorial' barn mural by Arkadiusz Andrejkow only 100m away at Haczów 601; additional murals can also be seen nearby at Haczów 540 and Haczów 443.
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Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003, this is the oldest and largest wooden Gothic church in Europe. First built in the 1450s or '60s, the wooden structure has stone foundations retaining the original truss-plank-bracket system and some structural elements still show medieval carpenters’ assembly markings; see if you can spot them. Excited scholars made a beeline for Haczów in 1955 when 15th-century wall paintings were uncovered here. The nave and chancel walls are stunningly decorated with figural and ornamental polychrome paintings dating from 1494 - probably the oldest in Europe. Originally, Gothic paintings were also visible on the ceiling, but only fragments remain today. Inside visitors will also see many original church furnishings, including a late Gothic sculpture of the Holy Mother and Child, a 16th-century stone baptismal font, a 17th-century altar, and a copy of a Gothic Pietà from 1400 (the original of which is in the brick church next door). Guided tours are available if booked in advance.
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Carpathia
Located in the Carpathian Mountains, in the southeastern corner of Poland, Podkarpackie (Subcarpathia) is a region of great natural beauty and a unique melting pot of cultures, offering visitors scenic landscapes, outdoor activities, cultural treasures and colourful folk traditions. For centuries Slavic ethnic groups like the Lemkos, Boykos, Pogorzans, Dolinians and others thrived in this historical borderland, contributing to the region’s rich multicultural tapestry. Although distinct in their craftsmanship, cuisine, music, dress and other customs, these groups all suffered a similar 20thcentury fate that has greatly diminished their presence today.
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Haczów Parish Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Introducing Podkarpackie
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As it happens, the UNESCO list is not the only to laud Podkarpackie’s churches. You’ll find many more on the Wooden Architecture Route (Szlak Architektury Drewnianej) - a tourist trail connecting hundreds of sites across Poland and Ukraine. These sites make easy diversions and are essential for any visitor interested in the rich heritage of the area.
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Pilzno
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Despite this, today there are many places in Podkarpackie where these ethnic cultures have been preserved, and this In Your Pocket map - one of four thematic Podkarpackie Region Maps - points you towards the most accessible and important sites, including six on the prestigious UNESCO list. Visit iyp.me/podkarpackie for more information about the area, and happy travels.
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Рава-Руська
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Following 123 years under Austro-Hungarian rule, Podkarpackie found itself at a geopolitical crossroads in the wake of World War I, as Polish, Slovakian, Ukrainian and even Lemko national movements all vied for territory and sovereignty. Initially secured inside the Second Polish Republic, Podkarpackie found itself on two international borders when neighbouring territory became part of Soviet Ukraine after WWII. In 1947, Polish and Soviet authorities used alleged support for the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (a paramilitary group fighting for a free Ukraine) as justification for the expulsion of hundreds of thousands of people from both sides of the border, including the forced relocation of entire ethnic populations from Podkarpackie to the formerly-German territories now in western Poland. Known as ‘Operation Vistula,’ the controversial campaign succeeded in ending hostilities, but also resulted in accusations of ethnic cleansing.
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In addition to being beautiful, Podkarpackie’s wooden churches are inextricably linked to the Lemko and Boyko ethnic minorities, who inhabited this area for centuries, and whose descendents still do today. Here they gathered, prayed and also sought shelter from their adversaries. Sadly, many members of these communities were forcibly relocated after World War II, but their spirit and culture lived on, and many found ways to return to their homeland in the following decades.
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When it comes to Polish entries on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List, religious buildings loom large, particularly ancient wooden churches and tserkvas (Orthodox churches), which can be found throughout southeastern Poland and western Ukraine. Places of worship account for all six of the UNESCO sites found in Podkarpackie, though the actual number of stunning wooden churches throughout the region is over 100.
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A mystical land in the heart of Europe. A mysterious mountain massif, hiding natural wonders and the rich diversity of nature. A place where, among peaceful valleys and shady forests, the East meets the West. Multiculturalism, authenticity, reverence towards nature, and a sense of grandeur - these are the pillars of CARPATHIA, the flagship project of Euroregion Karpacki (Carpathian Euroregion - the oldest and largest cross-border structure in the Carpathian Mountains). An innovative initiative to better integrate and enhance the tourist economies of this unique international region, CARPATHIA is home to territorial and thematic sub-brands, including UNESCO, CITIES, ACTIVE and CULTURE, that invite engagement from people across the globe. The mission of CARPATHIA is universal, but also intensely personal. The slogan, ‘Listen to yourself,’ proposes the opportunity for a spiritual transformation through contact with Carpathian spaces. The Low Beskids, Bardejov, Bukovina and Saris are just some of the key places where the CARPATHIA project interacts with the strong authenticity, richness and vibrancy of its inhabitants and landscapes. Together with the Carpathian Convention and partners from the Carpathian countries, we are creating a destination of global relevance. CARPATHIA - the international mark of Carpathian quality - calls explorers, tourists and investors to discover this inspiring region. See you here soon… The CARPATHIA Team
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Interior of the Church in Blizne, ©Rafał Czepiński
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Blizne Parish Church of All Saints & Surrounds
A fine example of regional wooden architecture from the late 15th century, this Roman Catholic Church, its rich interiors and surrounding buildings were added to the UNESCO List in 2003. The church featured a Gothic altarpiece from the early 1500s of which only a venerated figure of Madonna today survives; known as Our Lady of Blizne, the figure was actually being stored in the church attic until a local woman had a vision telling her to retrieve it from the parish priest and create a small shrine in the hollow of a linden tree. There the Madonna racked up miracles until the tree burned down and the figure was eventually returned to the church in the 1970s, where it can now be seen by visitors. The church boasts ample ornamental and figurative wall paintings from the 1500s, including a particularly well-preserved series showing the Passion of Christ, and the illusion of having a coffered ceiling. Guided tours are available if arranged in advance. Originally the church in Blizne was surrounded by defensive walls, and in 1674 successfully repelled a Tatar invasion, as a nearby shrine upon St. Michael's Hill commemorates. Several other wooden buildings immediately outside the church form a small ethnographic park, including the vicar's house - which predates 1699 and today holds the parish museum, the organist's house from 1866, and a 19th century granary.
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Turzańsk Greek Catholic Church of St. Michael the Archangel
Seamlessly integrated into the surrounding landscape of mountains and forests stands the charming Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Turzańsk. Added to the UNESCO list in 2013, its unique history and changing religious associations are directly entwined with the history of the Lemko people in the Beskids-Bieszczady mountains, who built it as a Greek Catholic church from 1801-1803. The architecture is typical of Lemko houses of worship, featuring a tripartite, elongated plan, and five spherical helmets crowning the main parts of the church. Inside, Lemko iconography is very evident in the polychromes by Josyf Bukowczyk, which depict Christ visiting a Lemko family, a Lemko sowing grain and other scenes. There is also a mountain landscape painted over the iconostasis. Following the mass deportations of Lemkos after World War II, the church stayed in use, adopted by a Roman Catholic parish. When Lemkos returned to Turzańsk in 1963, they reclaimed the church and took up Eastern Orthodoxy in order to pray in their own language. Thanks to this small community, the church is still an active Lemko place of worship today. Outside the church you'll find a three-storey wooden belltower from 1817 - the tallest free-standing belfry in the Polish Carpathians, and a small cemetery a short distance away.