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POLAND POLAND

THE CARPATHIAN REGION THE CARPATHIAN REGION

NIENOWICENIENOWICE

PODKARPACIE COAT OF ARMS

Podkarpacie coat of arms is shield which is divided in two. On the right there is a silver griffon, on the left there is a gold lion. Above them there is a silver beam cross. The shield`s elements refer to belonging these lands to two provinces:Lwów and Bełsk. As far as the cross, which is placed in Lubomirscy`s shield, it refers to the Rzeszów former owners.

The Podkarpacie flag is divided into the tree parted pillar. The side narrower parts are blue and on the white part in the middle the Podkarpacie shield is placed.

THE PODKARPACIE FLAG

The Podkarpackie province is an agricultural and industrial region with great social and economic potential. Its attributes include favorable geographical and geo-political location, and well-developed technical and economic infrastructure.

PROVINCE PODKARPACKIE

In addition, tourists will find a lot of attractions here, such as captivating landscapes, opportunities for recreation and sightseeing, hotels, and camping sites.The lovers of old architecture will find many historic castles and palaces, churches and open-air museums located along "The Route of Wooden Architecture".

PROVINCE PODKARPACKIE

RZESZÓWPAST AND TODAY

The capital of Podkarpackie province

RZESZOW TODAY

The city of Rzeszów is an economic, educational, scientific, cultural and recreational sports center of south-eastern Poland.City is an important academic center. On local universities educates ab. 50 thousands of students.International Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport functions 3 km from the city.

RZESZOW TODAY

The Theatre named after Wanda Siemaszkowa in Rzeszów is one of the most important institutions of that kind in the region. The theatre was established during the years of the Second World War. It is situated in two monumental buildings

Rzeszów Philharmonicim. Artur Malawski,powstała w 1967 roku.

RZESZOW TODAY

The modern Sports-Exhibition Hall at Podpromie Street was opened in 2002.

RZESZOW TODAY

The District Museum in Rzeszów – a regional museum set up in 1935. Its collection consists of more than 240 000 historic exhibits. The parts of the museum are also the Ethnographic Museum and the Museum of the History of Rzeszów with the Underground Tourist Route as its major tourist attraction.

The Underground Touristic Route crosses under apartment-houses and plate of Rzeszow market, it includes 15 corridors and 25 cellars, which names refer to the function and history of the city.

The Rzeszow Castle – it is one of the main monuments of art in the city. It was built between 1902 and 1906.

RZESZOW TODAY

Summer Palace of the Lubomirki Family was built in about 1690 in the late-baroque style.

The Town Hall is one of the best - known buildings in the city of Rzeszów. Similarly to the castle it was erected, supposedly before the end of the 16th century

RZESZOW TODAY

The Bernardine Monks Church

was built in the years 1624-1629

Catholic church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Zalesie is a former Orthodox Church which was transformed by the catholic parish in 1946. It was erectedin 1889 and consecrated in 1894.

Fara ChurchAccording to old records, the parish church already existed in 1363. The first church was probably destroyed in a big fire (c. 1427)

NATIONAL COSTUMES

Lasowiacy i Rzeszowiacy

The Castle in Odrzykoń, also known as Zamczysko Kamieniec. The ruins of the Castle are on a rocky hill. It is one of the oldest strongholds in the area of Podkarpacie provinceIts purpose was to protect the southern Polish lands which suffered invasions from Russia and Hungary.

THE CASTLE IN ODRZYKOŃ

THE CASTLE OF ŁAŃCUT

In 1629 the Łańcut estate was bought by Stanisław Lubomirski In 1629 –1641 he built the castle with towers in corners, surrounded with the system of the outpost fortification and with the double line of defensive shafts with the dry moat on the frameworks of the former owner`s seat. The castle received the new elevation in the style of French neobaroque which we can admire up to today.

SOLINA LAKE

Solina Lake is sometimes called the Bieszczady Sea. It is the largest artificial lake in Poland. It covers an area of 22 km2, and the coast line is almost 150 km long. Solina Lake is a large centre of leisure water activities.

SOLINA LAKE AND BIESZCZADY MOUNTAINS

NATIONAL RESERVATION OF BIESZCZADY

International Biosphere Reserve „Karpaty Wschodnie” was created and it was included in the List of World Cultural and Natural Heritage by UNESCO. The National Park is one of the largest in Poland, its flora and fauna are unique and rich.

The Museum of Folk Building in Sanok is the biggest open- air museum in Poland.

THE ETNOGRAPHIC PARK IN SANOK

The Etnographic Park in Sanok is one of the most beautiful and unique parks of Europe.Polish- Ukrainian culture of cross- boarder is presented on the area of 38 hectares.

THE MAGURSKI NATIONAL PARK

Valuable nature of Beskid Niski has been protected, through creation of National Park. Beskid Niski is an ideal place for tourists and for riding horses or cycling.

PRZĄDKI RESERVATION

The park of still nature. It’s a group of rockies, which have adopted original forms. There are many legends connected with it.

THE WOODEN ARCHITECTURE ROUTE

. The Wooden Architecture Route of Podkarpacie it is 1202 kilometres long. It is divided into 9 routes.

The most common objects are Ortodox churches.

THE BASILICA IN LEŻAJSK

The Basilica in Leżajsk is one of the most valuable European monuments of that type.

The organs which are located in the Basilica comes from IInd half of 17 century.

THE CASTLE IN KRASICZYN

The Castle in Krasiczyn belongs to the most beautiful monuments of the Polish renaissance from the 16 century.One of the most valuable architectonic elements of the castle is oratory, which is located in a tower. Unique wall decorations are attraction for tourists.

THE BARANÓW SANDOMIERSKI CASTLE

On the central section of the River Vistula lies a shining pearl of Polish 16th century - the Castle in Baranów Sandomierski. The Castle is surrounded by fourteen hectares of parkland.

HEALTH RESORT

Iwonicz Zdrój is a well-known and respected health resort in Poland. It is one of the oldest health resorts in Poland.

Horyniec ZdrójTradition treatment starts in 1928.

Rymanów ZdrójUncover in 1876 natural and mineral virtues create health resort.

JAROSŁAW

PRZEMYŚL

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The Primary school and Gymnasium

named after Alexander Fredro

in Nienowice

November 2011November 2011