Zakopane is a city in the southernmost point of Poland, near the Slovakian border. In the Middle Ages, Zakopane was nothing more than a very small mountain village. In the 17th century there were only about 40 residents in the area. In the 19th century the area was discovered by tourists, artists and entrepreneurs who recognized the beauty of the surrounding area. Today
Zakopane is a city in the southernmost point of Poland, near the Slovakian border. In the Middle Ages, Zakopane was nothing more than a very small mountain village. In the 17th century there were only about 40 residents in the area. In the 19th century the area was discovered by tourists, artists and entrepreneurs who recognized the beauty of the surrounding area. Today it is a popular place for lovers of outdoor recreation as well as cultural museum visitors. Thanks to the many carved houses you can still see the village character in Zakopane.