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Czchów
The round tower on the hill above the Dunajec has become the symbol of Czchów, although for centuries it was above all a customs post. The royal castle guarded the trade route to Hungary and collected duties on goods shipped along the rive…
Lakes
Czchów
Beyond Czchów the Dunajec widens into a long, narrow lake between steep wooded slopes. On a rock above the water stands the rebuilt Tropsztyn Castle, and at the end of the lake the concrete Czchów Dam, with a power station hidden in its bo…
Churches & monasteries
Czchów
From the market square in Czchów you see a stepped brick gable above a stone church – one of the oldest churches along the Dunajec river. Its chancel was built before 1360, probably funded by King Casimir the Great, and its east wall conta…
Other
Czchów
The Lesser Poland Wine Route links vineyards scattered across the region and shows that wine from Małopolska is no longer a curiosity. According to the organiser, the route now brings together 65 vineyards, while the region as a whole has…