Baligród - Baligród

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Baligród
VoivodeshipSubcarpathian
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Baligród

Baligród is a mountain town in the voivodeship Subcarpathian in the southeast Poland in the Bieszczady in the Forest Carpathians at the edge of the Bieszczady National Park, west of Solina reservoir.

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The place was first mentioned in 1615 and received city rights before 1634. The city developed thanks to the Hungarian trade, a large part of the population were Jewish settlers. With the First Partition of Poland, it came to the Habsburgs. It became Polish again after the First and Second World Wars. During the Carpathian Battle of 1915, the city was largely destroyed and lost its city rights.

getting there

By plane

The international John Paul II Airport Krakow-BaliceWebsite of this institutionJohn Paul II Airport Kraków-Balice in the Wikipedia encyclopediaJohn Paul II Airport Kraków-Balice in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsJohn Paul II Airport Krakow-Balice (Q581545) in the Wikidata database(IATA: CRC) located northwest and the international Rzeszów-Jasionka AirportWebsite of this institutionRzeszów-Jasionka Airport in the Wikipedia encyclopediaRzeszów-Jasionka Airport in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryRzeszów-Jasionka Airport (Q1432651) in the Wikidata database(IATA: RZE) north of Baligród.

By train

Baligród is by train from Krakow reachable. The place is south of the railway line Nowy Sącz-Sanok. In Zagórz you have to change to the bus.

By bus

Regional buses go to Rzeszów and the surrounding towns.

In the street

The connecting road leads up to the river Bieszczady National Park. The country road DK 28 leads north past the place.

mobility

Map of Baligród
Żernica Wyżna

The place is easy to explore on foot or by bike. Since it is quite hilly, you need a certain level of fitness. It is best to have your own set of wheels to explore the area.

Tourist Attractions

  • Marienkirche
  • modern Church of Mercy
  • Greek Catholic Church
  • Michalskirche Roztoki Dolne
  • Greek Catholic basil church Żernica Wyżna
  • Jewish Cemetery
  • War memorial

  • Church of Mercy

  • Marienkirche

  • Greek Catholic Church

  • Michalskirche Roztoki Dolne

  • Basil Church Żernica Wyżna

  • Jewish Cemetery

  • War memorial

activities

The place invites to hiking and cycling in the nearby mountains, in the cold season for winter sports. At the nearby Solina reservoir water sports can be practiced.

shop

Souvenirs and everyday items can be purchased on site. For shopping you should go to Krosno.

kitchen

There are several restaurants. For Polish cuisine, see the relevant section in the article Poland.

nightlife

The best way to celebrate is to go to Krosno.

accommodation

Guest rooms and pensions are available.

security

It's pretty safe.

health

The nearby health resort Polańczyk has medical practices, pharmacies and health facilities.

Practical advice

trips

literature

See article too Poland.

Web links

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