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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Zakopane, Poland

Updated January 23, 2017
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Old Zakopane Cemetery

Zakopane, Poland

Old Zakopane Cemetery

Polish luminaries and masterful folk art find sanctuary in this unique cemetery.
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Zakopane, Poland

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The new tower, just like the old one

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Zabytkowa Dzwonnica (Cloud Demon Repelling Tower)

This tower in a small Polish village uses the power of a sacred bell to ward off mischievous weather spirits.
8 miles from Zakopane

Tatra County, Poland

Rysy

The majority of the highest mountain in Poland is actually located in a different country.
10 miles from Zakopane
Memorials at the symbolic cemetery

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Symbolic Cemetery at Popradské Pleso

A serene memorial that honors the adventurous spirits of climbers who lost their lives in the High Tatras.
11 miles from Zakopane
Niedzica Castle

Niedzica-Zamek, Poland

Niedzica Castle

This picturesque castle in Poland has a rich history, including a legend that ties it to lost Incan treasures.
18 miles from Zakopane

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Oblazy Mills

Scenic hike to a restored watermill.
19 miles from Zakopane
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