KROSCIENKO

THE OLD CHURCH IN KROŚCIENKO N/DUNAJCEM
This beautiful church is located at the Dunajec river bank, on the east side of the market square. Its history dates back to the first half of the XIVth century. Only the church's nave has survived from that time, and this is used as a presbytery nowadays. The annexe to the main building is the only remnant of the old presbytery. The present nave was built in 1546. The distinctive steeple, with square base; dates back to the turn of the XVIth and XVIIth centuries. The steeple is covered with a spire that was rebuilt in 1925. After the fire in 1755, a two-bayed, cross-shaped vault was raised on the site of the old presbytery. Among many wall paintings, the most interesting ones are the oldest, dating back to the years 1370-1380, lying on the northern wall of the presbytery. Those paintings refer to the All Saints - patrons of the church. It is worth looking out for precious adornments, e.g. stone font in the shape of a chalice, founded by the King Jan Olbracht and dating to the year 1493; XVIIth century paintings on the wooden panel; paintings presenting the road to Calvary scenes; the main central part of the high altar which dates back to the XVIIIth century and contains figures of St Peter and St Paul. Distinctive sculptures made by local craftsmen can be seen in the immediate vicinity of the chuch.

MINERAL SPRINGS IN KROŚCIENKO N/DUNAJCEM
In the XIXth century the spas in Krościenko were adapted for large-scale exploitation. Until 1830, about 40 thousand bottles of mineral water had been distributed from here every year.
"Stefan" and "Michalina"- the main mineral spring in Krościenko, gushing at the foot of the Stajkowa mountain. The spring water comprises 8.2 grams of minerals per litre and is saturated with free carbon dioxide. This water contains bicarbonate, chloride, carbonate and iodide. Approach: follow the road from the market square to the bridge on the Dunajec river. Having left the bridge behind, turn left to Zdrojowa street and then go straight on. Walk along Zdrojowa Street and turn right at the camp site. Go straight on to Polna Street.
”Maria" - water contains bicarbonate, chloride, calcium and carbonate. Approach: follow the road from the market square to the bridge on the Dunajec river. Go straight on and at the high school building turn right. Carry on along Źródlana Street. Some sections of the trail are marked badly.

Gentle walks to the mineral water sources:

Stephen and Michelle gushing at the foot of the Stajkowa To get there: follow the road from the market square to the bridge on the Dunajec river. Having left the bridge behind, turn left to Zdrojowa street and then go straight on. Walk along Zdrojowa Street. When you see the camp site on your left -turn left!. Go straight on to Polna Street and up into the forest.

Mary To get there: follow the road from the market square to the bridge on the Dunajec river. Go straight on and at the high school building turn right. Carry on along Źródlana Street. Follow the stony track up in the forest. Some sections of the trail are marked badly, but try to follow the MARIA/ Źródło MARIA signs.

Kayaks on the Dunajec

Kayak rentals, on the riverside,

On the way to the Big Church

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