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Babia Gór – Queen of the Beskids, practical information
Babia Góra, the highest peak of the Western Beskids, is one of the most picturesque and mysterious places in Poland. The mountain located on the Polish-Slovak border reaches a height of 1,725 m above sea level. (Diablak) and is one of the most famous points in the Beskids. In 1977, it was included on the UNESCO list as a biosphere reserve. Babia Góra is sometimes called the “Mother of Bad Weather” due to extremely changeable weather conditions. This is one of the windiest places in Poland, where you can experience the full weather spectrum in one day – from sun to thick fog or rain. Its massif attracts both mountain…
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Rabati Castle in Akhaltsikhe – Georgia
Rabati Castle in Akhaltsikhe is one of the most unique attractions in Georgia, combining history, culture and extraordinary architecture. The complex, a mixture of styles and eras, is a testimony to the turbulent history of the region and one of the most beautiful examples of renovation of historical buildings in the country. History – Rabati Castle The first mention of the fortress in Akhaltsikhe dates back to the 9th century. For centuries, Rabati was an important political and military center, and its importance increased especially during the rule of the Jakela dynasty in the 13th century. The location at the crossroads of trade routes made the fortress a meeting place…
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Keret’s house in Warsaw – the narrowest house in the world
The Keret’s House, located in the Wola district of Warsaw, is one of the most original architectural attractions in Poland. Known as the narrowest house in the world, it is a unique combination of functionality, art and historical symbolism. The building is so small that you can pass by and not notice it 🙂 Keret’s House – Architecture and locationDesigned by Jakub Szczęsny, the Keret House was built in 2012. The building is located in a narrow gap between a pre-war tenement house at ul. Żelazna 74 and the post-war block at ul. Chłodna 22. It is only 92 cm wide at its narrowest point and 152 cm wide at…