Education and tourist attractions

The Land of Extinct Volcanoes is not only a beautiful sight, but also a place of great educational importance. It offers a wide range of geological workshops and thematic tours to explore the secrets of earth science. There are as many as 136 geopoints in the region – places of particular scientific interest. The rich nature of the Kaczawskie Mountains and Foothills is an additional asset. Thanks to diverse geological and climatic conditions, unique plant and animal species can be found here, such as the spotted salamander, black stork and mouflon.

Monuments of the Land of Extinct Volcanoes

The Land of Extinct Volcanoes offers not only geology and nature but also an incredibly rich history and monuments. Among its most valuable sites is the Church of Peace in Jawor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Another remarkable site is Wleń Castle (Lenno), dating back to the 12th century and considered one of the oldest fortresses in Silesia. Also worth visiting is the Prince’s Tower in Siedlęcin, home to unique medieval paintings depicting the legend of Lancelot of the Lake. The Sudetes Educational Farm, offering interactive exhibitions and workshops related to the region’s geology, is also worth a visit.

UNESCO World Geopark – Land of Extinct Volcanoes

The creation of a Geopark in the Land of Extinct Volcanoes is a grassroots, partnership initiative, which for many years has been actively engaged by the municipalities of the Kaczawski Partnership, forest inspectorates, local government institutions, NGOs, businesses and residents. Their goal is for the region to develop dynamically based on its heritage, landscape, tradition and the potential of its residents. There are 213 geoparks in 48 countries of the World belonging to the UNESCO World Geoparks Network. There are currently three UNESCO Geoparks in Poland – the cross-border Muskau Arc Geopark, the Świętokrzyski Geopark and the Land of Extinguished Volcanoes Geopark. Membership in the Geoparks Network enables regions to further sustainable development, supports the protection of geological heritage, enables the exchange of experience and contacts with other geoparks around the world, and contributes to promotion among domestic and foreign tourists.

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