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Żywiec, Poland
Żywiec
called the capital of the Beskidy Mountains is more than 700 years old. It
is situated at the centre of the Żywiecka Valley where the Rivers Sola and
Koszarawa converge at a height of 345-355 metres.
One
on the most interesting towns in the Bielsko-Biala region Żywiec is an excellent
base for exploring the mountains and has good rail and road connections.
It
is one of the most magnificent tourist areas of Poland and an ideal place
for sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and swimming as well as hiking in the
Beskidy Mountains. Its close proximity to winter games centres with numerous
ski-lifts appeals to skiers.
The town is also a bustling centre of cultural life. Ever year in July / August the amphitheatre holds the Beskidian Culture Week, Polish Mountaineers Festival and International Folk Sessions together with accompanying shows.
In
the autumn you can listen to Baroque and Renaissance music as well as the
Municipal Chamber Orchestra, various choirs, brass bands and folkgroups in
the Old Castle courtyard.
Żywiec is also interesting for its historic architecture, of which the most important is the Old Castle with its arcaded courtyard (15th century).
The
Habsburg's Palace was built in the second half of the 19th century The garden
of the Palace was redesigned and landscaped to an English Park that is unique
in Poland.
As one of the most important industrial centres in Bielsko-Biala Region Żywiec attracts a growing number of foreign investors and partners interested in business co-operatives.
Żywiec is the most dynamic town in the region with enormous economic potential conducive to business and investment.
You will always be welcome in Żywiec.
A unique natural environment, interesting history, friendly people and a superb beer brewed in Żywiec.
