I-Magzz Part 2, Issue 2 Volume IV | Page 28

The Białowieski National Park The National Park is situated in the north-east part of Poland, in podlaskievoivodeship. The Park covers the central part of Białowieża Forest. Its beginnings can be traced back to 1921, when the “Reserve” forestry was created at the place currently occupied by the Park. In 1932, the „Reserve” forestry was transformed into „National Park in Białowieża”. In 1947 the unit was reinstated as Białowieża National Park, and under the same name functions until today. The Park covers the area of 10 517,27 ha, which constitutes 1/6 of the Polish part of Białowieża Forest.–Paulina Obara P O L I S H G A L L E R Y SoliNskie Lake The salt mine in Wieliczka If you want to have some rest nearby the lake, experience beauty of nature barely even touched by mankind, you should visitSolina Lake in the south-eastern part of Subcarpathia, Poland.Even though the lake itself was created as a result of dam built in 1960 on the San River, The Bieszczady Mountains around it make that place look like a piece of Elysium.There are several majorly touristic towns around Solina so even in the middle of season finding a comfy bed wouldn’t be a problem.Anyone could find something for himself there – the view of mist going down the mountains to cover the lake in the morning, many mountain trails a man could follow to find serenity in a secluded spot among the trees and of course the lake itself which is a great place for sailing, kayaking or swimming. It is very close to Slovakian and Ukrainian border so having a quick trip to the neighbour would be possible. I, personally, have been there once and to be honest, I look forward to visiting that amazing piece of Poland again. – Wojtek Skoczek The “Wieliczka” Salt Mine is one of the most valuable monuments of material and spiritual culture in Poland. Each year it is visited by more than one million tourists from all over the world. PAGE 24 It is also a world class monument, featuring among twelve objects on the UNESCO’s World Cultural and Natural Heritage List. Today, the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine combines many centuries of tradition and modernity, the history of several hundred years and an underground metropolis with extensive infrastructure. The mine is a product of work of tens of generations of miners, a monument to the history of Poland and to the Polish nation – a brand, present in Polish consciousness for centuries.-Paulina Obara