Zakopane
Sign in to saveZakopane (Podhale Goral: Zokopane) is a town in the south of Poland, in the southern part of the Podhale region at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. From 1975 to 1998, it was part of Nowy Sącz Voivodeship; since 1999, it has been part of Lesser Poland Voivodeship. its population was 27,266. Zakopane is a centre of Goral culture and is often referred to as "the winter capital of Poland". It is a popular tourist destination for many types of mountain and winter activities such as skiing, trekking, mountaineering and various forms of climbing.
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Zakopane is a town in southern Poland located at the foot of the Tatra Mountains that serves as a center of Goral culture and is known as "the winter capital of Poland." It is a popular tourist destination for winter sports and mountain activities including skiing, trekking, mountaineering, and climbing.
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- History
- World War II
- Climate
- Architecture
- Culture
- Sports
- Mountaineering
- Skiing
- Football
- Tourism
- International relations
- Notable structures
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- Sport
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Zakopane (Podhale Goral: Zokopane) is a town in the south of Poland, in the southern part of the Podhale region at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. From 1975 to 1998, it was part of Nowy Sącz Voivodeship; since 1999, it has been part of Lesser Poland Voivodeship. its population was 27,266. Zakopane is a centre of Goral culture and is often referred to as "the winter capital of Poland". It is a popular tourist destination for many types of mountain and winter activities such as skiing, trekking, mountaineering and various forms of climbing.
Zakopane lies near Poland's border with Slovakia, in a valley between the Tatra Mountains and Gubałówka Hill. It is connected by rail and road to the provincial capital, Kraków. Zakopane lies above sea level and centres on the intersection of its Krupówki and Kościuszko Streets.