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  Welcome to Szydlow , a charming town in Poland , where we begin our walking tour through its historic corners. This walk will take you on a journey through centuries, showcasing the remarkable architecture and rich history of one of Poland's best-preserved medieval towns. Often called the " Polish Carcassonne " due to its impressive defensive walls, Szydlow boasts a history dating back to the 12th century, having obtained its town charter in 1329. This small town, with only about 1,000 residents today, is a true gem of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, preserving its unique character and numerous historical monuments. We start our tour at the picturesque All Saints' Church on a small hill, from where we'll head to the mighty Krakow Gate, one of three preserved town gates. We'll pass through it, entering the heart of the medieval town. Next, we'll arrive at the charming Market Square, which has buzzed with life for centuries. Here, we'll admire the Pl...

Welcome to Pinczow , a historic town in Poland , where we begin our walking tour through its picturesque corners. On this walk, we'll explore the heart of this charming place, showcasing its incredibly interesting architecture and rich history dating back to the 12th century. Located in the Swietokrzyskie Voivodeship, Pinczow has for centuries been an important cultural, economic, and religious center, known as the Pearl of Ponidzie. Today, the town has about 10,000 residents, and though smaller than in ancient times, it has retained its unique character and numerous historical monuments. We started our tour by the Pinczow Reservoir, an excellent starting point for exploring the town. From there, we headed to the town center, where we admired the charming Market Square – the vibrant heart of the town. Nearby stands the monumental Church of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, which fascinates with its architecture and history. Close to the church, you'll also find the Region...

  Welcome to another exceptional spot on the map of Poland , the spa town of Busko-Zdroj , where we will take a walk among beautifully blooming flowers, the soothing sounds of nature, and expansive parks. This charming corner of the Swietokrzyskie Voivodeship is considered the warmest and sunniest Polish spa town, enjoying approximately 1,600 hours of sunshine each year. The town is famous for its rich sources of therapeutic sulfur waters, brine springs, and deposits of therapeutic peat. For over 190 years, these natural resources have been successfully used in the treatment of various health conditions. But Busko-Zdroj is not just about healing waters – it's also home to the atmospheric Spa Park, featuring the historic Marconi building and the new Spa House, both forming the heart of the resort. The town’s main attraction is the impressive brine graduation tower, offering not only health-enhancing inhalations but also a peaceful place to relax. Be sure to stroll down the Avenue o...

  A spring walking tour in 2025 through one of the oldest and most beautiful spa resorts in Slovakia , named Bardejovske Kupele , located approximately 6 km from the town of Bardejov at an altitude of about 325 meters above sea level. It lies in a beautiful, quiet, and peaceful setting surrounded by coniferous and deciduous forests, near the Magura mountain range, which also protects the town from northern winds and weather changes. It is also part of the town of Bardejov and attracts a large number of visitors. The true and most valuable treasure of the spa is its rare sources of natural healing mineral waters, which, due to their unique properties, are among the most important in Europe. They are mainly used for drinking cures, inhalations, mineral baths, and oral cavity irrigations. The cultural and social life of the spa is rich and diverse – every year it hosts the International Summer of Music. Other pleasant attractions include a cinema, various exhibitions of sculptures, ...

  Walking tour of the small but globally famous town of Medjugorje (Bosnian: Međugorje ) in the south of Bosnia and Herzegovina , specifically in the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, due to the alleged Marian apparitions that began in 1981. The town is situated at an altitude of 158–165 meters above sea level, nestled between mountains, with a permanent population of approximately 2,300 residents. Medjugorje continues to develop dynamically, and over the past thirty years, it has transformed from a sleepy village into a vibrant religious pilgrimage site, attracting tens of thousands of pilgrims from around the world. The climate here is Mediterranean, with mild winters, warm summers, and abundant rainfall during winter. Medjugorje is surrounded by mountains, which help retain Mediterranean air currents, allowing for the growth of olives, mandarins, oleanders, and figs. Our walking tour begins on the main street, John Paul II Street (Pape Ivana Pavla II), and we will walk toward the ...

  A walking tour of another extraordinary place in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Blagaj . This location attracts hundreds of tourists every year, mainly because of the Dervish Monastery, known as "tekija," built in the 16th century on solid, rocky ground, and the source of the Buna River. This site is located about 10 km southeast of Mostar , and above the monastery, a massive 240-meter-high rock wall rises. On this rock, the ruins of the medieval town of Stjepan Vukčić Kosača can still be seen today. Archaeological research has confirmed that the area also contains remnants of a late-antique structure, and the current monastery was built on the site of an older Bogomil sanctuary, about which history has not preserved precise details. Over the centuries, the complex of buildings around the tekija has been repeatedly renovated and rebuilt, primarily due to damage caused by falling rocks. The last renovation took place in 2013, and a year earlier, in 2012, the completely destroyed...