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Dukla is an old trading town on the river Jasiołka in the voivodeship Subcarpathian in the southeast Poland at the foot of the Lower Beskids, not far from the pass Duklapass.
background
The place was first mentioned in a document in 1355. In 1414 the Saint John of Dukla born whose relics are in Dukla, which makes the place a pilgrimage center in south-eastern Poland. Strategically located at the Duklapass, an easy transition through the Carpathian Arch to Hungary, trade developed in the place. In 1540 Dukla received further trading privileges. In the course of the First Partition of Poland, it came to the Habsburgs. It became Polish again after the First and Second World Wars. During the First and Second World Wars, battles between Russian and Austro-Hungarian or German units took place on the Duklapass. There are numerous military cemeteries around the city. The Jewish shtetl was also destroyed during World War II.
getting there
By plane
The international Krakow Airport located northwest and the international Rzeszów Airport north of Dukla.
By train
Biecz is by train from Krakow reachable. The place is south of the railway line Nowy Sącz-Sanok, but does not have a train station itself, so the last part of the way has to be covered by bus.
By bus
Regional buses go to Rzeszów and the surrounding towns.
In the street
The connecting road leads to Krosno or to Slovakia. The country road DK 28 leads north past the place.
On foot
The European long-distance footpath E8 leads through the place.
mobility
The place is easy to explore on foot or by bike.
Tourist Attractions
- Marketplace
- Renaissance town hall
- Baroque palace from 1540 with palace gardens and mausoleum
- romantic castle park
- Rococo St. John's Church
- Rococo Maria Magdalena Church
- Ruins of the baroque synagogue and two Jewish graveyards
- Ruins of the baroque brewery
- Ruin of the Renaissance customs post
- Wine cellars that testify to the wine trade with Hungary
- Military cemeteries from the First World War
Marketplace
town hall
Palace, now a museum
Johanneskirch
Maria Magdalena Church
Amalia Brühl-Mniszech tomb
Military cemetery
activities
Dukla invites you to go hiking and cycling in the nearby mountains.
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 nightlife takes place more in Krosno.
accommodation
Hotels, guest rooms and pensions are available.
security
It's pretty safe.
health
The nearby health resorts in the mountains have many medical practices, doctors and health facilities.
Practical advice
trips
literature
See article too Poland.
Web links
- http://www.dukla.pl - Dukla official website
