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Poland: Natural and Cultural Gems of the Dutchy of Lesser Poland
heading (paragraph): Places Of Interest
No. of pictures: 24 pictures
Published: 7.11.2019

One of the most visited areas in Poland - Lesser Poland offers a total of five UNESCO World Heritage Sites and six national parks. Today we visit the beautiful Tatra valleys, panoramic hills, pilgrimage sites, sports facilities and folk and sacral buildings through photographs.

 

Text: Oskár Mažgút

Photos: HIK, o.z.

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