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Morskie Oko

A picturesque glacial lake nestled in the Tatra Mountains, known as the largest and fourth-deepest in the region, and a popular hiking destination.

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Morskie Oko – the Eye of the Sea – is a hidden pearl in the bowels of the Carpathians. Gleaming with crystal-clear H20 under the mighty pinnacle of Rysy (the highest mountain in Poland), it’s a surprisingly hard-to-reach favorite with the wedding photography crowd. Dodge those, wipe away your sweat, and just take in the views. During the colder months of the year, the whole alpine lake can freeze, giving a glassy surface that’s as transparent as air.

jrfrancis 4 years ago

Morskie Oko Articles

  • 41 of the Best Things to Do in Poland

    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 […]

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