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Zakopane is the highest-altitude city in Poland, located in a valley at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, at an altitude ranging from 750 to 1126 meters above sea level. This town serves as the country’s main tourist center, attracting millions of visitors during both the summer and winter seasons. The city is famous for its distinctive wooden architecture in the Zakopane style and the rich traditions of the local highlanders, which are preserved by the residents.
The highest city
Zakopane officially holds the title of the highest-altitude city in Poland, which directly affects its unique microclimate and the long-lasting snow cover.
Krupówki
The main pedestrian street in the city is over a kilometer long and is one of the most famous and busiest tourist streets in the entire country.
Wielka Krokiew
Zakopane is home to Poland’s oldest and largest ski jumping hill, which regularly hosts World Cup ski jumping competitions.
The funicular railway to Gubałówka
The funicular railway to Gubałówka, which has been in operation since 1938, was the first of its kind in Poland and remains one of the region’s most popular attractions.
