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Wyzyna Malopolska

Lysogory

Swietokrzyskie Mountains are the oldest mountain range in Poland. The most important and unique features of this area are boulder fields, called "goloborza" and a fir forest growing on the mountains slopes. Swietokrzyski National Park and numerous landscape parks have been established in order to protect the nature of this region. more »

The oldest mountains in Poland are one of the touristic highlights of Kielecko-Sandomierska Upland. more »

Wyzyna Malopolska (Lesser Poland upland) is located on the area of 16,7 thousand km2 (that is 5,3% of Polish territory). It stretches from the valley of... more»

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Swietokrzyski National Park

Swietokrzyski National Park was established in 1950 over the area of 6,054 ha. Currently its area amounts to 7,626 ha, out of which 7,212 ha are covered by forests. There are 5 strict nature reserves in the Park.

The region near the city of Kielce is considered as territory with the greatest number of protected areas. There is one National Park, 9 landscape parks, 65 nature reserves and 355 nature monuments located in this region.