What is Krzemionki Opatowskie?

What is Krzemionki Opatowskie?

Krzemionki Opatowskie on the UNESCO World Heritage List Krzemionki Opatowskie has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is a region of prehistoric flint mine, there are also two mines “Borownia” and “Korycizna” and a village called “Gawroniec”.

What is so special about Opatowskie?

Krzemionki Opatowskie has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is a region of prehistoric flint mine, there are also two mines “Borownia” and “Korycizna” and a village called “Gawroniec”. Krzemionki was considered a special place because it is said to be the oldest evidence of industrial human activity.

Why is Krzemionki Opatowskie on the UNESCO World Heritage List?

This year, there were 36 nominations from around the world, but only one from Poland. A well-deserved place on the UNESCO list is a great advertisement for Krzemionki Opatowskie, which will certainly attract tourists not only from Poland, but from whole world.

What is so special about the mines of Krzemionki?

Krzemionki was considered a special place because it is said to be the oldest evidence of industrial human activity. Mines were discovered only in 1922, and since 1994 they are a historical monument. A year later they were also recognized as a nature reserve. This year, there were 36 nominations from around the world, but only one from Poland.