The Saltwater Fountain in Dębowiec

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The distinctive "mushroom" in the center of Dębowiec is a saltwater fountain. The brine flows down the steel mushroom and evaporates, enriching the closest surroundings in iodine and other elements. The fountain allows for natural respiratory inhalation. The local brine has a unique, extremely rich mineral composition. The concentration of such elements as iodine, calcium and magnesium, places the fountain in the forefront of the kind of waters in the world.

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The Kaplicówka Hill in Skoczów

Skoczów

How, in brief, to describe Kaplicówka? Firstly, Kaplicówka is not a high hill (about 400 meters), from which there is a panoramic view on Skoczów and the Silesian Beskids. Secondly, it is a place of worship of Saint Jan Sarkander, with a chapel dedicated to the martyr. Thirdly, it is a memorial of John Paul II, who celebrated here the Mass for 250,000 believers on the twenty second May 1995.

The Culture and Art Center “Dwór Kossaków”

Górki Wielkie

The Culture and Art Center "Dwór Kossaków”, managed by the Zofia Kossak Foundation, was officially opened in Górki Wielkie in 2010. In this village, Zofia Kossak, a known writer and social activist, spent much of his life. Therefore, the Centre aims at presenting the life and work of Zofia Kossak and her family, as well as at conducting related educational and cultural activities. The Centre is especially known for a series of cultural events called "Artystyczne Lato u Kossaków (Artistic Summer with the Kossaks)."

The Florian Kohut Gallery of Scarecrows in Rudzica

Rudzica

While in the area of Bielsko-Biala, we can visit, among others, the village of Rudzica, located several miles from the city center. In the village, there is a gallery of Florian Kohut, a local artist painter. The main theme of his works is nature in his surrounding and scarecrows. Apart from the gallery, which attracts visitors from home and abroad, there is an exhibition of scarecrows, and every year, at the end of May, the Day of the Scarecrow is held, accompanied by a parade and a competition.

The Chapel of St Wendelin in the Wendelin Valley in Rudzica

Rudzica

In Rudzica, in the Cieszyn Foothills, Saint Wendelin, whose name bears a small valley in the forest and a small chapel built near the springs of miraculous properties. The cult of the medieval monk, popular in distant German countries, reached Cieszyn Silesia in the nineteenth century. In 1876, a chapel was erected in Rudzica, which is now a destination of the pilgrims coming even from remote places.

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The Museum of Marine Fauna and Flora in Jaworze Średnie

Jaworze

The Museum of Marine Fauna and Flora in Jaworze Średnie is unique in the country. The museum operates at the Junior School No. 1 thanks to the efforts of its students and teachers. It was established through the generosity of one of the residents - boatswain Erwin Pasterny. He donated his collections of the fauna and flora of the South Seas to his former school. In 2011, an idea was launched erect a modern museum building.

Jaworze

The Spa Park in Jaworze

Jaworze

Jaworze prides itself on the tradition of being a fashionable resort. Its origins date back to around the mid-nineteenth century. At that time, beautiful views, fresh air and delicious Žinčica, a drink made of sheep milk whey similar to kefir, attracted visitors from Bielsko, Cieszyn and further lying areas. They also appreciated the beautiful park, which is still the pride of the village as the Józef Piłsudski Spa Park. Old trees, bubbling water, playgrounds, an amphitheater and interesting sights make the visit to Jaworze a real pleasure.

The Church of Divine Providence in Jaworze

Jaworze

The Roman Catholic Church dedicated to Divine Providence in Jaworze was founded by Arnold Saint Baron d'Anneaucourt Genoise in 1802. He was the first member of this family who was the owner of Jaworze. The church was erected in the Classicist style. From the outside, a centrally located, elegant dome merits attention. There is a parish cemetery next to the church. One section of the cemetery houses the tombs of the spa owners from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

The Evangelical Church in Jaworze

Jaworze

The Evangelical Church located in Jaworze in Cieszyn Silesia, was built as one of the first after the Edict of Tolerance of Emperor Joseph II. Building The House of Prayer was successfully erected between 1782 and 1786. It was founded by the counts of Laschowski, who were the owners of Jaworze. The church lacks any definite style. In the churchyard Zygmunt and Jerzy Czop, the known restorers of the spa, are buried.

The Palace in Jaworze

Jaworze

The palace in Jaworze lies in a beautiful spa park, which now bears the name of Marshal Józef Piłsudski. The Classicist buildings were erected in the late eighteenth century, when the owners of the whole village were members of the Laszowski family. Soon, the local estate passed into the hands of the family of de Saint Genois d'Anneaucourt, who became famous for the establishment of a fashionable spa in Jaworze. Today, the palace houses the youth care centre.

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