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  Once a single city with a history dating back to the 9th century, today it is divided in half between two countries. Český Těšín is the left-bank part of the Olza River, belonging to the Czech Republic. Initially, it was a suburban district of the city of Cieszyn called Saska Kępa, founded by Duke Albert of Saxe-Teschen in 1794. After the construction of the railway and the railway station in 1869, the district developed significantly, and after July 28, 1920, a border was established through the middle of the city along the Olza River, dividing the city into two parts: the Czechoslovak, left-bank part, and the Polish, right-bank part. This division occurred as a result of an agreement to divide the disputed territories of Cieszyn Silesia between Poland and Czechoslovakia. The division of the city significantly hampered its development and decreased its importance. After Poland and the Czech Republic joined the European Union and later, on December 21, 2007, the Schengen Area, the b

The capital of winter recreation and the oldest recreational settlement in the Tatras, known for its picturesque mountain scenery and architecture. Starý Smokovec, founded in 1793, is one of the main Tatra settlements that make up the town of Vysoké Tatry, located in the central part of the region, making it an excellent base for hiking trips. Situated at the foot of the High Tatras in Slovakia at an elevation of 1010 meters above sea level, it boasts a population of only 89 people. The settlement is dominated by peaks such as Slavkovský štít, which stands at 2453 meters above sea level and is one of the possible hiking destinations from this location. This mountain village can truly enchant tourists with its somewhat old-fashioned character, numerous villa-style buildings, and green areas amidst the mountain scenery. One of the most recognizable buildings in the settlement is the Grand Hotel Starý Smokovec , built in 1904. Besides the stunning views, the town is also home to a mine