Poland Lesser Poland Voivodeship Poland
Sękowa
A village and seat of a rural municipality in southern Poland, located in the Malopolska region, known for its UNESCO-listed wooden church.
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There are a total of six chapels and churches that meet UNESCO’s requirements for unique and intriguing cultural feats of Roman Catholic shrine building from the Middle Ages. They speckle the valleys of the Beskids and South Poland, offering something for lovers of architecture and Slavic heritage. One of the best awaits in the small town of Sekowa, sporting timber towers and slanting, slatted roofs. Another sits in Binarowa, opening into glorious interiors with frescos and dangling chandeliers.
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41 of the Best Things to Do in Poland
Read more...In a whirlwind of potato-packed pierogi dumplings, Slavic churches, cobbled old towns, and smoky sheep’s cheese, Poland unfolds from the icy waves of the Baltic Sea to the rock-topped crags of the Tatras. From north to south, it packs in all sorts to entertain travelers. You’ll come face to face with grunting bison in old-growth […]