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In an age of constant haste, overwhelming noise and the relentless barrage of information coming at us from every direction, we increasingly feel the need to escape the pressures of everyday life. We long for peace and quiet which, on the one hand, are a natural human need and, on the other, have become a luxury we can afford less and less often. Yet there is a place in Poland where this luxury comes as standard. It is the Podlaskie Voivodeship, where people, nature and tradition come together to create a unique mosaic, and where slow living is a way of life. It is well worth spending at least a few days here to recharge your inner batteries and experience what a true reset feels like.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Bug River Valley \u2013 Every Kind of Relaxation<\/strong><\/p>\n

We begin our journey in the Bug Valley, stretching across the southern reaches of the region. It is a true paradise for anyone looking to disconnect from the demands of everyday life. The gently flowing Bug River is particularly conducive to relaxation. Take a kayaking trip and, in the picturesque town of Mielnik, perched on a riverside escarpment, meet some of the friendliest animals in the world \u2013 alpacas. In the company of these charming creatures, you will feel like a child again.<\/p>\n

It is also worth visiting the local chalk mine, whose traditions date back to the 16th century and which is now the only active open-pit chalk mine in Poland. Drohiczyn is one of the oldest towns in the region and, for more than a decade, has been associated with the country\u2019s largest kayaking event, \u201c500 Kayaks\u201d. If you happen to be in Drohiczyn on the first weekend of August, you can try your hand at taking part in the event (advance registration is essential, as all available kayaks are often booked several days before the event). Despite the physical effort, a high level of endorphins is guaranteed!<\/p>\n

Beginners can first visit the Bug River Kayaking Tourism Centre and take a seat at the controls of a kayaking simulator. Fans of retro culture will undoubtedly be transported back to their youth when visiting Drohiczyn\u2019s exhibition of vintage motorcycles.<\/p>\n

The Zagubek Centre for the Promotion of Local Products \u00a0is a place that could be described as offering memories to take home \u2013 preserved in jars of delicacies you may have sampled while exploring the region. It also showcases handicrafts, tangible evidence of the centuries-old culture of these lands, and offers visitors the chance to learn how to make\u00a0zaguby<\/em>\u00a0(be sure to try them before you leave) or discover the secrets behind baking the traditional Mielnik\u00a0korowaj<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Mglistyn Drohiczyn; fot. Damian Kruk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Breathe in the Green Lungs of the Land of the European Bison<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Podlaskie Voivodeship is known as the \u201cGreen Lungs of Poland\u201d for good reason. Here, the country\u2019s green lungs \u2013 and perhaps those of this part of Europe \u2013 truly breathe. Four national parks and three landscape parks place Podlaskie among Poland\u2019s leading regions in terms of protected natural areas.<\/p>\n

The best known are the Bia\u0142owie\u017ca Forest and the Bia\u0142owie\u017ca National Park, which protects part of it. The gateway to the Bia\u0142owie\u017ca Forest is Hajn\u00f3wka<\/strong>, a small town that was once an important railway junction and centre of the timber industry and is now increasingly popular with tourists.<\/p>\n

Its landmark is the Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity,<\/strong> a church distinguished by its remarkable architecture and fascinating interior, featuring seven altars and stained-glass windows rarely found in Orthodox churches. Every May, amateur and professional choirs from Poland and abroad come to Hajn\u00f3wka to perform at the International Festival of Hajn\u00f3wka Days of Orthodox Church Music,<\/strong> held in the cathedral.<\/p>\n

At the Museum of Blacksmithing and Locksmithing, you can see more than 500 exhibits associated with the traditional craft of the rural blacksmith. Meanwhile, the Miniature Park of Podlaskie Monuments<\/strong> brings together the region\u2019s most important landmarks in miniature, at a scale of 1:25 \u2013 including churches, palaces and manor houses. One of the highlights is a miniature of the Imperial Palace in Bia\u0142owie\u017ca, which no longer exists.<\/p>\n

Hajn\u00f3wka is also the departure point for a narrow-gauge railway<\/strong> that takes you deep into the forest, with the woods literally within arm\u2019s reach. It is a truly slow-paced experience, taking around three hours, but\u2026 isn\u2019t that exactly what we have come here to experience? If you enjoy active recreation in nature, you will find Nordic walking trails winding through the paths of the Bia\u0142owie\u017ca Forest.<\/p>\n

Before leaving Hajn\u00f3wka, take some local flavours with you \u2013 tsar\u2019s cheese, Hajn\u00f3wka cottage cheese and, for dessert, the exquisite\u00a0marcinek<\/em>\u00a0cake.<\/p>\n

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Bia\u0142owie\u017ca Forest \u2013 where nature still follows its own rules; photo: Ma\u0142gorzata Pawelczyk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Just beyond Hajn\u00f3wka, a nearly 20-kilometre-long green tunnel opens before you. This is the Bia\u0142owie\u017ca Forest \u2013 the kingdom of the European bison, where nature takes centre stage, along with the forest\u2019s undisputed king: Europe\u2019s largest land mammal.<\/p>\n

About 4 km before Bia\u0142owie\u017ca, turn towards the European Bison Show Reserve<\/strong>. In summer, it is the best place to see the king of the forest, as well as other woodland inhabitants, in conditions resembling their natural environment. It is worth beginning your visit to the Reserve at the Bia\u0142owie\u017ca National Park\u2019s Educational Pavilion<\/strong>. This modern, multimedia educational space is an excellent place to learn about the European bison and its role in the ecosystem.<\/p>\n

After visiting the bison, continue on to Bia\u0142owie\u017ca.<\/strong> This small forest settlement, with a history stretching back several centuries, has hosted monarchs, diplomats and politicians from around the world. Traces of their presence can still be found in the area\u2019s architecture, culture and cuisine.<\/p>\n

Today, Bia\u0142owie\u017ca is home to a large community of scientists. Their daily work, passion and commitment to nature conservation help ensure that we can still experience the Forest much as it was centuries ago, with all its extraordinary richness and its most famous resident \u2013 the European bison \u2013 at its heart.<\/p>\n

The \u201cReserve\u201d Protected Area is the oldest and most valuable part of the Bia\u0142owie\u017ca Forest protected by Bia\u0142owie\u017ca National Park<\/strong>. Its south-eastern section (the former Strict Reserve) is open to visitors exclusively with a guide licensed by the Bia\u0142owie\u017ca National Park. Here, you can encounter plant and animal species that have long since disappeared elsewhere or are now on the brink of extinction.<\/p>\n

The park headquarters are also home to the Grodno multimedia Museum of Nature and Forest<\/strong>, which presents the natural environment and history of the Bia\u0142owie\u017ca Forest, as well as the centuries-old human presence in the area. It is also worth climbing the observation tower, which offers a panoramic view of Bia\u0142owie\u017ca and the surrounding forest.<\/p>\n

In Palace Park<\/strong>, be sure to see the Grodno Governor\u2019s manor house, built in 1845. Its intricate woodcarving decorations give it an almost fairytale-like appearance. Also visit St Nicholas\u2019 Orthodox Church, built of distinctive red brick and featuring a unique porcelain iconostasis.<\/p>\n

St Teresa\u2019s Church<\/strong> is notable, among other things, for the Chapel of St Hubert<\/strong>, whose interior features an unusual decoration made from tree trunks, roots and animal antlers.<\/p>\n

The Trail of the Royal Oaks and Lithuanian Dukes is a forest path lined with centuries-old oak trees that have witnessed the times of Polish and Russian rulers who came here to hunt. Another unusual way to explore the area around Bia\u0142owie\u017ca is by riding handcars along the former railway tracks to the old railway stations once used by dignitaries arriving in the region.<\/p>\n

No visit to the Forest would be complete without discovering its flavours. These are largely the gifts of the woodland \u2013 mushrooms and wild berries \u2013 as well as game dishes, exquisite honey, cheeses, cured meats and bread.<\/p>\n

You could easily spend many more days in the Bia\u0142owie\u017ca Forest region, savouring the tranquillity of nature and its culinary specialities. But let us move on, because there are no less fascinating places and people waiting to be discovered.<\/p>\n

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European bison \u2013 the pride of Podlaskie; photo: Jaros\u0142aw Jak\u00f3bczak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As Guests of the Tatars<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are in\u00a0Kruszyniany<\/strong>, one of the villages located along the so-called\u00a0Tatar Trail<\/strong>. The Podlaskie Voivodeship is home to the largest concentration of Tatars in Poland, and the 17th-century\u00a0mosque in Kruszyniany<\/strong>\u00a0is one of the oldest in the country. Listen to your guide\u2019s stories about the history and present-day life of the Tatars of Podlaskie and take a moment for quiet reflection at the nearby\u00a0mizar<\/em>\u00a0(cemetery).<\/p>\n

If you stay at\u00a0Tatarska Jurta<\/strong>, you will have the opportunity not only to step inside a genuine yurt and spend the night there, as the Tatars of old once did, but also to sample some true culinary delicacies. The signature\u00a0pierekaczewnik<\/strong>,\u00a0ko\u0142duny<\/em>,\u00a0chebureki<\/em>\u00a0or\u00a0pieremiacze<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 whatever you find on your plate, you are sure to enjoy it! The remarkable thing about this cuisine is that, despite the blissful feeling you experience after a meal, you will not feel the slightest bit weighed down. Instead, you will have the energy and enthusiasm to continue discovering the beauty of this extraordinary region.<\/p>\n

And that beauty can be seen at every turn, including along the winding road from Kruszyniany to\u00a0Krynki<\/strong>, which snakes through hills and forests. From Krynki, we take the more direct route to August\u00f3w.<\/p>\n

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Tykocin Castle \u2013 photo: Maciej Korsan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

August\u00f3w \u2013 A City Always Riding a Good Wave<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fans of active leisure and water sports need no special introduction to August\u00f3w. It is undoubtedly the summer capital of the region. But August\u00f3w will certainly not disappoint those looking for less strenuous forms of relaxation either. The natural surroundings are ideal for unwinding, with numerous lakes, rivers and the\u00a0August\u00f3w Canal<\/strong>. Completing the picture are the resin-scented forests of the August\u00f3w Forest, one of the reasons why the town was granted\u00a0spa status<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The best way to begin your visit to August\u00f3w is with a stroll along the riverside boulevards. If you happen to be here at the end of July, do not be surprised to see a parade of the strangest watercraft imaginable on the Netta River, taking part in the Polish Championships in Swimming on Anything. With a history spanning almost 30 years, this event has made the town famous far beyond its borders.<\/p>\n

Thrill-seekers can get their adrenaline rush at the water-ski lift, while cycling enthusiasts can explore one of the many well-known bicycle routes. These include the Podlaskie Stork Trail, the Green Velo Eastern Cycling Trail and even the\u00a0international EuroVelo cycling route \u2013 EV11<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

However, August\u00f3w\u2019s main attraction and most recognisable landmark is the magnificent feat of hydraulic engineering that is the August\u00f3w Canal. It is well worth taking a trip by kayak, catamaran or one of the vessels operated by the August\u00f3w Shipping Company and experiencing a lock passage at least once.<\/p>\n

We particularly recommend a cruise along the\u00a0Papal Trail<\/strong>, the route taken by Pope John Paul II in 1999 during his visit to the August\u00f3w region. It leads to Studzieniczna, where, on a peninsula, you will find the\u00a0Sanctuary of Our Lady of Studzieniczna<\/strong>. On the lakeshore, at the spot where the Pope disembarked from the\u00a0Serwy<\/em>, stands a monument. Beside the figure of Karol Wojty\u0142a are his famous words: \u201cI have been here many times, but as Pope for the first time and probably the last.\u201d<\/p>\n

On your way back from the cruise, it is worth visiting the\u00a0August\u00f3w Canal Museum<\/strong>, where you can learn, among other things, how the canal was constructed, what plans were drawn up for its construction and what tools were used.<\/p>\n

After a day of active sightseeing, stop at one of August\u00f3w\u2019s restaurants serving what the town is best known for \u2013 fish. Caught in the local lakes and prepared in a variety of ways, they are a genuine delicacy and a delicious addition to your journey. And for dessert, there is no better choice than an\u00a0August\u00f3w blueberry bun<\/strong>\u00a0from a bakery near the Market Square. In the evening, relaxing spa treatments are the perfect way to unwind.<\/p>\n

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Kayaking along the August\u00f3w Canal; photo: archives of the Marshal\u2019s Office of the Podlaskie Voivodeship<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tales of Wigry<\/strong><\/p>\n

We leave August\u00f3w and head north towards\u00a0Lake Wigry<\/strong>. On a peninsula here stands a\u00a0former Camaldolese monastery<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 one of the most valuable and beautiful historic monuments in the Suwa\u0142ki region.<\/p>\n

The complex comprises a church with crypts open to visitors, former monastic hermitages where you can spend the night, a gatekeeper\u2019s cottage, a clock tower and gardens. At the foot of the monastery hill, you can rent water sports equipment at the marina or book a cruise on the lake. Hungry travellers are welcomed in the monastery refectory, which serves dishes inspired by papal, Camaldolese and regional cuisine, as well as healthy herbal teas.<\/p>\n

Refreshed and re-energised, we set off to discover\u00a0Wigry National Park<\/strong>. It is worth beginning your visit at the\u00a0Museum of Wigry in Stary Folwark<\/strong>, which offers a genuine journey through time.<\/p>\n

We begin at the pre-war hydrobiological station, whose building now houses the Museum, and visit the laboratory where Professor Alfred Lity\u0144ski and his team once worked. We then travel back to earlier geological eras and the Ice Age, which shaped the present-day landscape of Wigry. We enter the interior of a glacier containing an authentic mammoth tusk and light a fire at a reindeer hunters\u2019 camp.<\/p>\n

Back in the warmer times of the present day, we travel to P\u0142ociczno-Tartak, where the\u00a0Wigry Narrow-Gauge Railway<\/strong>\u00a0begins its journey. However, the tempting aroma of an unfamiliar delicacy first draws us to the inn located right beside the station. The delicacy turns out to be freshly baked\u00a0soczewiaki<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 dumplings filled with lentils and topped with crispy bacon and onions. Love at first bite\u2026<\/p>\n

A journey on the narrow-gauge railway is an extraordinary way to discover the natural richness of Wigry National Park. Along the route, the train stops at several stations where you can get off and admire the Wigry landscape.<\/p>\n

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Camaldolese monastery in Wigry; photo: P. Malczewski<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Is It a Fairy Tale or Not? \u2013 In Search of the Dwarfs<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the Park, it is not far to\u00a0Suwa\u0142ki<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 the city of dwarfs and blues. This year\u2019s\u00a0Suwa\u0142ki Blues Festival<\/strong>, held in early July, has already come to an end, so for now you will have to make do with a photograph on the\u00a0bluesman\u2019s bench<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If you would like to return for a moment to the carefree days of childhood, set out in search of the dwarfs. They can be found at some of the city\u2019s most attractive tourist locations. To find them all, follow the\u00a0\u201cDwarfs Are Everywhere\u201d trail<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

And if you are looking for an idea for a regional meal, the choice is enormous. Potato lovers will certainly enjoy\u00a0kartacze<\/em>, known here as\u00a0cepeliny<\/strong>. This is a simple and filling dish and, most importantly, absolutely delicious.<\/p>\n

S\u0119kacz and mrowisko<\/strong>\u00a0are culinary ambassadors of the northern part of the region, and we recommend taking these sweet treats home as delightful souvenirs of your visit. Perhaps they will inspire your loved ones to plan their own holiday in the beautiful Podlaskie Voivodeship?<\/p>\n

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Kartacze; photo: \u0141ukasz Prokopowicz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lords of the River Skies<\/strong><\/p>\n

We bid farewell to the fairy-tale landscapes of the Suwa\u0142ki region. Travelling south-westwards, we reach the no less mysterious valleys of the Biebrza and Narew rivers.<\/p>\n

For centuries, this vast, marshy area was not only a natural barrier to the migration of plants and animals, but also to human settlement. This explains the influences of different cultures, religions and culinary traditions that can still be observed today.<\/p>\n

The unique ecosystem of the Biebrza is protected by Poland\u2019s largest national park \u2013\u00a0Biebrza National Park<\/strong>. Its most valuable features include the broad river valley with Poland\u2019s largest complex of peat bogs, known as the\u00a0Biebrza Marshes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Rare, endangered and disappearing species of plants, birds and other animals have survived here. The park\u2019s symbol is a bird \u2013 the\u00a0ruff<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 but it is the\u00a0moose<\/strong>\u00a0that is the undisputed ruler of the marshy meadows. It can most often be spotted along the so-called\u00a0Tsar\u2019s Road<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The road was built on the orders of Tsar Nicholas II at the end of the 19th century as a military route. Today, the term \u201cTsar\u2019s Road\u201d generally refers to the most interesting section of the route in terms of its natural and scenic value, where other animals and birds can also be observed.<\/p>\n

At the\u00a0\u0141awki Marshes<\/strong>, a spectacular panorama of seemingly endless open peatlands unfolds before you. This is one of the Park\u2019s characteristic landscapes, showcasing its most valuable natural habitats. Some of Europe\u2019s rarest bird species can be found here. You may even be lucky enough to spot an\u00a0aquatic warbler<\/strong>, a greater spotted eagle or a great snipe\u2026<\/p>\n

It is a good idea to begin your visit to the Park at its headquarters in\u00a0Osowiec-Twierdza<\/strong>. There you can obtain all the necessary information and maps and guidebooks, while some of the hiking trails and educational paths also begin there.<\/p>\n

The best time to visit is early spring, during the bird migration season, when the entire Biebrza Valley comes alive with the joyful commotion and chirping of thousands of feathered visitors.<\/p>\n

Nature enthusiasts seeking a closer encounter with the wild will certainly be tempted by more demanding excursions in search of moose or wolves. Or perhaps, while enjoying your holiday, you would like to lend nature a helping hand and take part in the\u00a0Biebrza Haymaking Competition<\/strong>? This unusual event involves mowing the Biebrza meadows by hand with a scythe, helping to preserve the extraordinary biodiversity of the wetlands. Only this traditional method of mowing provides favourable conditions for rare species of plants and animals.<\/p>\n

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Biebrza National Park; photo: Pawe\u0142 Tadejko<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bia\u0142ys at the King\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just beyond the southern boundary of Biebrza National Park lies the small but charming town of Tykocin. Known as the\u00a0\u201cPearl of the Baroque\u201d<\/strong>, it owes much of its splendour to Hetman Jan Klemens Branicki.<\/p>\n

It was he who helped rebuild the town after an 18th-century fire and commissioned the magnificent\u00a0Church of the Holy Trinity<\/strong>\u00a0and the market square, where a monument to Stefan Czarniecki stands \u2013 one of only two monuments in Poland dedicated to a secular figure.<\/p>\n

Tykocin is also renowned for its beautifully restored\u00a0synagogue dating from 1642<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 one of the oldest and best-preserved synagogues in Poland. Today, it is a branch of the Museum of Podlaskie in Bia\u0142ystok.<\/p>\n

It is worth taking a stroll through Tykocin\u2019s streets and looking for traces of the communities that once lived here. Visit the\u00a0Talmudic House<\/strong>\u00a0and the restaurants where you can discover the rich flavours of Jewish cuisine.<\/p>\n

And, of course, do not forget the castle, where the story of Tykocin essentially began \u2013 but that is a story you will have to discover for yourselves\u2026<\/p>\n

Find out what\u00a0bia\u0142ys<\/em>\u00a0is and how it came to be associated with the castle. Then, after the exertions of sightseeing, board the charmingly named water tram\u00a0Malinka<\/em>\u00a0and relax while admiring the Narew\u2019s natural beauty up close.<\/p>\n

Soon, you will be heading out onto truly wide waters\u2026<\/p>\n

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Mosque in Kruszyniany; photo: PROT archives<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the Labyrinth of Poland\u2019s Amazon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although the Narew is much smaller than its South American sister, the Amazon, it is remarkably similar in character. It is an anastomosing river, meaning that it flows through numerous channels which repeatedly merge and then divide into many smaller ones.<\/p>\n

Seen from above, it resembles a vast, irregular network stretched across an endless expanse of meadows, fields and forests. The marshes, peatlands and the river itself are home to an extraordinary diversity of plants and animals, particularly aquatic species.<\/p>\n

All this natural wealth has been protected by\u00a0Narew National Park<\/strong>\u00a0since 1996. One of its greatest attractions is the Waniewo\u2013\u015aliwno footbridge. This one-kilometre trail leads along a wooden walkway deep into the Park, providing excellent opportunities for observing wildlife.<\/p>\n

A particularly interesting feature is the series of floating platforms, which allow visitors to cross the watery sections of the trail themselves. You will need a little strength in your arms to pull yourself along the ropes, but the fun is guaranteed!<\/p>\n

And if you visit at the end of August, you can reward yourself for the effort at the annual Honey Feast, held at the headquarters of Narew National Park. It is an excellent opportunity to sample local delicacies and stock up on supplies for the autumn and winter evenings ahead.<\/p>\n

A visit to the modern\u00a0M\u0142ynarz\u00f3wka Nature Education Centre<\/strong>\u00a0is recommended not only for children. The first stop is a short film about the formation of the Narew Valley. The presentation \u201cMorning on the Narew\u201d reveals what fascinating sights can be seen along the river at dawn.<\/p>\n

Children can enjoy specially prepared games and activities at kiosks equipped with three-dimensional photographs and virtual binoculars.<\/p>\n

No visit to the Park would be complete without a trip in a\u00a0pych\u00f3wka<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 a traditional flat-bottomed boat once used on a daily basis by farms along the Narew, and today primarily serving tourists.<\/p>\n

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Waniewo\u2013\u015aliwno footbridge; photo: Krzysztof \u0141api\u0144ski<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u0141om\u017ca \u2013 A Gothic City of Artists<\/strong><\/p>\n

Remaining in the valley of the beautiful Narew, we reach the western edge of the region and the largest city in this part of the Podlaskie Voivodeship \u2013 \u0141om\u017ca.<\/p>\n

Architecture enthusiasts will be pleased to learn that this is the only city in the region where buildings of Gothic origin can still be found. The best example is the\u00a015th-century Cathedral of St Michael the Archangel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It is worth taking a stroll around the\u00a0Old Market Square<\/strong>, where one particular bench has a special story:\u00a0Hanka Bielicka<\/strong>\u00a0is seated there. Famous for her love of hats, the actress and cabaret artist spent her youth in \u0141om\u017ca. After the First World War, she completed her secondary education here, and after the Second World War she remained connected with the region for some time through the Dramatic Theatre in Bia\u0142ystok.<\/p>\n

Take a moment to relax in the company of this remarkable figure of the Polish performing arts.<\/p>\n

\u0141om\u017ca is also home to the thriving\u00a0Puppet and Actor Theatre<\/strong>, which, among other events, organises the\u00a0WALIZKA International Theatre Festival<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a unique showcase and meeting point for some of the most interesting developments in contemporary theatre of form.<\/p>\n

To visit \u0141om\u017ca without tasting its fish delicacies would be to miss out on an essential part of the city. Smoked, fried or preserved in jars to take home \u2013 you will find all these specialities in one place, which the hospitable people of \u0141om\u017ca will be happy to point you towards.<\/p>\n

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Fried vendace; photo: \u0141ukasz Prokopowicz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is where we conclude our journey through the Podlaskie Voivodeship. There are still so many places we would love to invite you to discover, so we hope there will be an opportunity for a second part of our journey together.<\/p>\n

Come, see for yourselves, taste and experience the luxury that comes as standard here\u2026<\/p>\n

Anna Androsiuk<\/p>\n

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