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Dębica
Brzezówka
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Lubzina
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Tuchów
Brzostek Ryglice
Strzyżów Żarnowa Stępina
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Wiązownica
Wielkie Oczy
Szówsko
Przeworsk
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Orthodox Church in Chotyniec.
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Jaśliska Landscape Park
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Charming Towns
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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 boasts wall paintings from the 1500s, including a particularly well-preserved series showing the Passion of Christ, and the illusion of having a coffered ceiling. A venerated figure of Madonna from the early 1500s also survives. Originally the church was surrounded by defensive walls, and in 1674 it 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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Roman Catholic church in Haczów, photo: © Pecold - stock.adobe.com
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One of the oldest and finest examples of wooden religious architecture in Poland, the tserkva in Chotyniec was built around 1600. The Greek Catholic community here was so large that one service could not accommodate everyone, but church rules forbade more than service per day; the second chapel was a cheeky way of getting around this rule and having a second service at the same site, but 'different church.' This second chapel even had it's own iconostasis. Following post-war population shifts, the building was briefly used as a Roman Catholic church; it was reclaimed by Greek Catholics in 1990 and is one of the few tserkvas in use in Poland today. The interiors have mostly been preserved, including a large 1735 polychrome of the Last Judgement complete with winged demons.
Добромиль Słonne Mountains Landscape Park
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Chotyniec Greek Catholic Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God
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Carpathia
For travellers seeking outdoor adventure, the region’s green rolling landscapes present an array of opportunities. Hike through the untamed highland beauty of Bieszczady Mountains, set sail on the pristine waters of Lake Solina, and kayak down or cycle alongside the serene San River.
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Humniska
Prusiek
Enriched with a rich tapestry of Slavic ethnic groups like the Lemkos, Boykos, Pogorzans, and Dolinians, Podkarpackie possesses a vibrant multicultural past. Despite the tumultuous history that has shaped this borderland, the region proudly preserves its colourful folk customs, crafts, cuisine, and other heritage traditions.
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Radruż Orthodox Church of St. Paraskeva
Located just metres from the Ukrainian border, the sublime 16thcentury tserkva in Radruż is one of the oldest wooden Eastern Orthodox churches in Poland. Strikingly, in the nave and the chancel, the original polychrome decorations and iconostasis have survived, as have original altars from the 1700s. When the local population was forcefully expelled following World War II, the building lay dormant until its restoration in the 1960s, during which eight ‘shilling’ coins from 1665 were found. The complex includes a wooden belltower, two stone outbuildings, a surrounding stone wall from 1825 and two historic cemeteries.
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Discover the captivating region of Podkarpackie (Subcarpathia), an untrampled destination in the Carpathian Mountains of southeastern Poland, where wide-open wilderness, vivid ethnic cultures, slow provincial charm and an innate love for the land converge to create a unique and authentic travel experience.
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Cover photo: Autumnal view of the Bieszczady Mountains.
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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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This combination of peaceful, pristine landscapes, rich cultural roots and rustic, romantic wonder are what make any visit to Podkarpackie so unique and unforgettable. For more inspiration, visit iyp.me/podkarpackie by scanning the code below. Now, as the local slogan ‘Rzuć wszystko i jedź...' goes, drop everything and go to Podkarpackie!
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Amidst this breathtaking scenery, you’ll uncover charming villages, ancient wooden churches, cultural treasures, craft galleries and living heritage sites where the past becomes tangible. Soak in the rustic charm of Sanok and step back in time at the Museum of Folk Architecture, explore the mysterious monastery ruins in Zagórz, and gaze out on the beguiling silhouette of the Bieszczady Mountains from forest observation towers. Marvel at the grandeur of Łańcut Castle and the charming townhouses of Przeworsk and Jarosław, before embracing the allure of Przemyśl with its remarkable fortification system.
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Sędziszów Małopolski Klęczany
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Skrzyszów Paszczyna
Giedlarowa
Rakszawa
Nowe Sioło
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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South Roztocze Landscape Park
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Ocieka
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Leżajsk
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Brzóza Królewska
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Maleniska
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Wola Mielecka
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Puszcza Solska Landscape Park
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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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Haczów Parish Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
First built in the 1450s or '60s, this is the oldest and largest wooden Gothic church in Europe. The nave and chancel walls are stunningly decorated with polychrome paintings dating from 1494 - probably the oldest in Europe. Inside visitors will also see many original church furnishings, including a late Gothic sculpture of the Holy Mother and Child, a 16thcentury stone baptismal font, a 17th-century altar, and a copy of a Gothic Pietà from 1400 (the original is in the brick church next door). Outside lies a small wooden granary, and make sure you see the barn mural by Arkadiusz Andrejkow only 100m away at Haczów 601; additional murals can also be seen nearby at Haczów 540 and Haczów 443.
Orthodox church in Turzańsk, photo: © Adelina Krupski
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Turzańsk Greek Catholic Church of St. Michael the Archangel
The history of this Greek Catholic church is directly tied to the Lemko community that built it in 1801-03. The architecture is typical of Lemko houses of worship, and Lemko iconography is evident in the interior polychromes, 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 building was adopted by a Roman Catholic parish. When Lemkos returned to Turzańsk in 1963, they reclaimed it and it is still an active Lemko place of worship today. Outside you'll find a 3-storey wooden belltower from 1817, and a small cemetery nearby. 6
Smolnik Greek Catholic Church of St. Michael the Archangel
Built in 1791, the church in Smolnik displays an archaic style of construction used by the Boyko ethnic group, and is one of only four such buildings surviving today. In 1951 the local Boyko community was forcibly relocated, their houses dismantled and the abandoned tserkva used as hay storage. The church interiors were whitewashed, sadly destroying the original wall paintings, and many furnishings were also lost. Restoration works took place in 1969-73 using only traditional, manual methods, meaning no mechanical tools. Upon completion, religious functions returned to the building and are ongoing, presently under Roman Catholicism. Nearby to the tserkva lies a cemetery.