Lesko - Lesko

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Lesko
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Lesko

Lesko is an old trading town on the river San in the voivodeship Subcarpathian in the southeast Poland at the foot of the Bieszczady in the Forest Carpathians. It is in the historical region Red Rus.

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Panorama from the San
San Bridge

The place was first mentioned in a document in 1436. In 1470 the place received city rights, but was privately owned by changing magnate families. In the 16th century a Renaissance castle, a parish church and a synagogue were built over the San. In 1657 the city was sacked by the Swedes. 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.

getting there

By plane

The international Krakow Airport located northwest and the international Rzeszów Airport north of Lesko.

By train

Lesko 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 from Sanok has to be covered by bus.

By bus

Regional buses go to Rzeszów and the surrounding towns.

In the street

The connecting road leads down to the river Sanok or up to the river Solina. The country road DK 28 leads north past the place.

mobility

Map of Lesko

The place is easy to explore on foot or by bike. It is best to have your own set of wheels to explore the area.

Tourist Attractions

  • Marketplace
  • town hall
  • Renaissance castle
  • Renaissance St. Mary's Church
  • Renaissance synagogue
  • Jewish Cemetery
  • Military cemetery

  • Marketplace

  • Marketplace

  • town hall

  • lock

  • Marienkirche

  • synagogue

  • Jewish Cemetery

activities

Lesko invites you to go hiking and cycling in the nearby mountains, and in the cold season for winter sports. At the also 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 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.

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