Travlang Travel Guide

Travlang's Guide to International Travel

Tatra Mountains – Acknowledge The Natural Beauty

The Tatra Mountains is the mountain range that forms the natural boundary between Slovakia and Poland. They take up an area of 750 sq. km. The main part of these

Tatra Mountains

mountains lies in Slovakia. The tallest mountain in this mountain range lies in Gerlach at 2655 meters, in Slovakia just north to Poprad. The north-western peak of the Rysy is the highest peak in the range of these Polish mountains. The Tatra Mountain Range comprises of:

  1. Western Tatras.
  2. Eastern Tatras.
  3. High Tatras.
  4. Belianske Tatras.

The Tatra Mountain Range is the highest mountain range in the entire group of the Carpathian Mountains. Apart from the fact that this mountain range is smaller than the Alps, yet they are cataloged as having the Alpine backdrop. The huge character of this mountain range is often pooled with its accessibility and this makes the place popular among the tourists as well as the scientists.

The Tatra Mountain Range, particularly the High Tatras are well – known for the Four Glaciations, which they underwent with! The highly far – reaching alterations which were caused by the glacier of 100 – 230 meters in thickness is the most remarkable and apparent feature of these mountain ranges. The mountain Range was formed by the glacial erosion which was responsible for the formation of ample of Alpine Cliffs. Some of the Alpine Cliffs which were formed by this factor are 1000 meters high.

Since the mountain range lies in the area of the Temperate Zone of Central Europe they act as the chief and most prominent obstruction in the movements of the winds. The topography of the region in which these mountain range lies is responsible for the diverse climate of this region. The effects of the Global Warming were noticed on this mountain range in the early 1980’s. The mean velocity of the winds that blow over this range was found quite near to six meters per second.

The temperatures of this mountain range lie in between – 40 C in the winter to 33 C in the warm season. The temperatures of this mountain range vary according to the elevation and the area of exposure to the sun rays. The area experiences the temperature below 0 C for nearly 190 days. Maximum thickness of the mountain range was calculated around 320 meters in the month of March. Peaks are often covered with the snow all over the year and the avalanches are frequently experienced by the peoples.

The visit to this place is really mesmerizing and rare. So try to taste the wild life of this place.

Malbork Castle – Feast For Eyes

The Malbork Castle at Malbork is one of the supreme historical attractions in the entire Poland. This gigantic edifice was erected by the Grand master of Teutonic Knights – Siegfried Von Feuchtwanger in the year 1309. Both the fortress and the town were named after the benefactor saint of this country- the Virgin Mary. This fortress became the seat

Castle Malbork

of the Teutonic Order and it is the largest Gothic fort in the whole continent of Europe. At t5he time of the Thirteen Year War this castle in Mareinburg served as the place of collateral by the Teutonic Order. The soldiers of the Bohemia vended this citadel to King Casmir 1457 in the lieu of their pay.

Under the safe construction for nearly 230 years this citadel was a complex formation of three other forts that were linked to each other. It is a classical paradigm of the forts in the medieval period. It is the largest brick castle in the world and also an impressive construction in the Europe. At the time when World War II broke out this castle was in the process of reconstruction. During the war it was half destroyed and since then it is being restored. The chief cathedral of the castle has been absolutely reinstated. The castle and the museum of this castle are enlisted in the UNESCO – World’s Heritage Sites.

The ticket booth is erected just on the outer fringe of the Castle. Adults can buy their tickets for 30 PLN – about 15 US dollar. You will need a photo or a video license if you are willing to take some snaps or video shoots of the castle. This may cost you some extra dollars, but it will not be a waste if you are a lover of History, photographer or a castle enthusiast.

If you aim at touring situate with the guides then you will face some extraordinary expenses. If you visit Malbork in the off – season, then you are benefited with the good English guides which are not available in the peak season. The tour at this castle may consume your complete three hours. But it also depends on your and the guide’s enthusiasm. You are advised to get inside the fort by 2 pm else you will not be facilitated with the tour of the interior part of the castle. Before entering the fort make sure that you are either accompanied by a guide or have a guidebook in your hand.

So if you are a history buff then this fortress will quench your thirst for the history of entire country. I hope that you have a great time in this spot.

Biskupin, Poland – A Visit In To The Timeless Beauty

If you have a rich historical taste and you feel great to see the preserved archeological monuments, Biskupin, Poland is the perfect choice for you to be in.  You may not be aware

Biskupin

of this stunning tourist attraction but we are here to take you along. Come with us to visit this enchanting tourist destination. So let us start with the introduction of this wonderful sight first.

Biskupin was actually a well prepared arrangement through which the inhabitants had planned to safeguard theirselves against the foreign tribes. This was precisely constructed under the late Bronze Age that was prolonged approximately from 750 – 600 BC. In early 1933 some wooden construction fragments were discovered and consequently the archaeological research took place. The structure of this site was laid out to be an eleven streets rectangular grid.

This incredible site gained immense popularity at the time of war because it was only 70km away from the belligerent German neighboring tribe. This Polish site was regarded to be of international acclamation which demonstrates that the Polish people are competent enough to watch against the foreign invaders. It is now an archaeological reserve site that engrosses 53 acres of area. It integrates a life- size model referring Iron Age settlements.

Life- size model of Biskupin comprises of a timber castle, the fortifications along with a broad way consisting of timer made houses. It is also regarded as the Polish Pompeii and stands out as one of the most dynamic archaeological site in Europe currently. You can simply call it a breath- taking village offering you the spectacular views and amazing scenic backdrops. I am quite sure that this magnificent site will give you more pleasure than you can experience after visiting a Greek or Roman excavation situate.

You can roam around the ancient streets and can witness the local village flavor while strolling through the local streets of Biskupin. In order to double up your joy you can enter in to the traditional houses that lure you and can touch all the objects placed inside. For the fun lovers there is an archaeological fest organized every year in which you can watch the live performances depicting about the glorious past of the Biskupins.

Some of you must be really curious about the life style of the Biskupins, so for them the shows has a lot more to offer. You can learn the cooking, hunting and sewing techniques of Biskupins. In a nutshell it is a short and easy trip to travel back in the glorious past.