Poland Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship Poland

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A town in northeastern Poland, in the region of Masuria, known for its surrounding lakes and as a local tourist and cultural center.

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With a lake on one side, and another lake on the other side, there’s ample scope to crank up the R&R in lovely little Elk. Sleepy and chilled, it languishes by the water’s edge with its grand 1800s court buildings, its vintage water towers, and gilded tenements. By the banks, you’ll discover dashes of parks with reeds and walkways. Head to John Paul II Square to enjoy those under a huge statue of Poland’s own onetime pope.

jrfrancis 4 years ago

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