CHATA NATURA

A Cottage For Exclusive Use Muszyna

The project ‘The support of small and medium-sized enterprises which operate in tourism and increasing the recognisability of Lesser Poland as a tourist economic brand’ (no RPMP.03.03.01-12-0593/18) cofunded by the European Union as a part of the Regional Operational Programme of Lesser Poland for the years 2014 – 2020.

The Foundation for the Development of Regions www.f-rr.org

Realization: Digital Places Multimedia Publishing www.digitalplaces.pl

Kraszewskiego 1/406

33-380 Krynica-Zdrój

The Association of Polish Spa Communities www.sgurp.pl

Art Manager: Konrad Rogoziński

Text: Maria Kościelniak

Translation: Ewelina Natanek-Rogozińska

Proofreading: Agata Kościelniak

Design: Klaudia Stochmal

Typesetting: Klaudia Stochmal

Photographies: © Konrad Rogoziński / DigitalPlaces.pl

Apart from: P 2, 3, © Łukasz Świętach

P 9, photo no 1 © Melania Buliszak

P 9, photo no 2 © Arch. Chata Natura

Muszyna is a small town located in the Poprad Valley, at the foot of the Beskid Sądecki, right by the border with Slovakia. It used to serve as the capital of the Church State and today it is a readily visited resort. Its biggest advantage is its location in peaceful surroundings and mineral waters. The latter ones are the reason why numerous visitors decide to spend their holidays at the place. The beneficial climate of the Beskids is another reason. However, Muszyna is not only a resort – it is a town full of historic sites which date

In the Land of Gentleness

This charming town is surrounded by the mountains of the Beskid Sądecki which is crossed by the Poprad River Valley. It is so peaceful, so green, so quiet, not disturbed by mass tourism and described by poets as ‘the Land of Gentleness’. Small villages are scattered around Muszyna – in the past they were inhabited by Lemkos and now they are almost forgotten. When Lemko people were forced to leave this land, they left behind wooden Orthodox churches, roadside crosses, shrines and their cottages. They also left legends, stories, traditions which are gradually fading away, empty trails where angels and other legendary creatures revel. They left silence and tranquillity which create this unique Land of Gentleness. These areas are appreciated by hikers who do not enjoy crowded routes but are crazy about clearings full of cowberries, by cross-country skiers who seek unblazed trails, by cyclists and the enthusiasts of history. Let us not forget about the amateurs of architecture and good food.

back even to the Middle Ages, full of interesting stories and memorabilia which were left behind by people who used to inhabit this land. There are also remains of the Muszyna State and the Trade Route which ran through Muszyna. However, the town does not stand still and new attractions are added year after year. Muszyna is called the Town of Gardens not without a reason – there are the Sensory, Magical, Antique and Biblical ones in which you are sure to find your favourite corner.