Bialowieza National ParkBialowieza National Park, located on the border between Poland
and Belarus, is a heavily protected area that guards the last
remnants of a primeval forest that used to cover most of Europe at
the time of the last ice age. This ancient woodland is a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, and an absolutely enthralling place to visit.
Visitors can take a guided tour of the forest, and feel as though
they are trespassing in a land that time has forgot - the towering
trees and the sweet, rich smell of the soil that has sustained life
for millennia will not easily be forgotten. An additional bonus is
that the Bialowieza National Park is also the last place on earth
that tourists can see European bison, huge beasts that once roamed
across the continent, living undisturbed in their natural habitats.
An ecotourism destination of international repute, the nearby city
of Bialowieza can already begun to cash in on the popularity of the
National Park, as numerous luxury spa resorts have opened up,
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Admission: Forest tours cost about EUR40 |
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