Augustow Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Open - chapel in Studziennicza

Open - chapel in Studziennicza, Augustow

 Raimix Says:  Open air chapel is more or less looking more Buddhist than Catholic. I haven’t found any information about this place, but as there was chance to see, it is very popular for photos making, especially for important occasions (weddings, so on). 

Sanctuarium of Holy Mary

Sanctuarium of Holy Mary, Augustow

 Raimix Says:  Sanctuary of Holy Mary is known as here John Paul II was praying and telling sermon.There is miraculous well nearby sanctuary, consisting of deep well and St. Maria figure. 

John Paul II sculpture

John Paul II sculpture, Augustow

 Raimix Says:  The sculpture in Studziennicza site was built after 1999, when John Paul II visited Augustow. The sculpture is quite realistic, showing Pope entering the bank of this site.John Paul II was a Pope of Polish nationality. At his time of serving the Catholic Church there was... 

Augustow channel

Augustow channel, Augustow

 Raimix Says:  Augustow channel probably is the most popular spot in town and in whole region of Poland. It was dug at the first half of 19th century. It connected river-basins of Nemunas and Vistula. The length of Augustow channel is 101,2 kilometres, about 20 kilometres are in Belarusian... 

Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Augustow

 Raimix Says:  Eclectic style church of the Sacret Heart of Jesus was built in 1905 – 1911. Two spired church is beautifully visible from Augustow channel. Possibly it is the oldest remaining church in Augustow. 

Active Rest

Active Rest, Augustow

 karolinawach Says:  Kayaking at th north-east of Poland, Lithuania, Belarus. A lot of fun , adventurer trips. With proffesional team you can travel for 1-day, weekend or couple days. If you are beginner, professional, doesnt matter. You can discover the most beautiful kayaking trails this part... 

Bazylika Pnmiejsza Pod

Bazylika Pnmiejsza Pod, Augustow

 johnsakura Says:  Bazylika Mnmiejsza Pod Wezwaniem Najœwiêtszego Serca Jezusowego This is another shot of the front facede of the main church of Augustow. This strong white church looks nice. Please notice ho beautiful the contrast if simetry in this facede just gives it a wonderful touch.... 

Jazioro Biale in Augustow

Jazioro Biale in Augustow, Augustow

 johnsakura Says:  This is the lake where Augustow is located. This lake goes all the way northeast to the villages of Przewiez and Studzieniczna in the district of Augustowska. To go north you have to pass a bridge above the lake near to the town museum. 

Houses in centre square

Houses in centre square, Augustow

 johnsakura Says:  This is ho the west part of the centre square looks like. This for me, is te one that looks better. This center square is not all fancy due to the new consructions but still this houses you see there dont look that bad and just reveile that you are in fact in a small country... 

Augustowski canal

Augustowski canal, Augustow

 Pablo_krak Says:  THE AUGUSTÓW CANAL is a precious masterpiece of water construction, unique on the European scale, dating from the first half of the 19th century. Preserved wholly, it is a testimony to engineering art of Polish constructors.The Canal's combined length from Dêbowo Sluice on... 

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Hotels  

STAROZYN pension: Pension

STAROZYN pension: Pension, Augustow

 Pablo_krak Says:  Very beautiful private pension located on the Augustowski canal and between two beautiful lakes, in the heart of forrest Great place for wild nature, kayaking enthusist. 

Restaurants  

The Mysliwska Restaurant: Great Polish Food

The Mysliwska Restaurant: Great Polish Food, Augustow

 karolinawach Says:  RESTAURANTIn the winter time there is nothing like a glass of mulled wine and fire dancing at the fireplace. The "Mysliwska" Restaurant, with a fireplace, offers excellent dishes of regional, wild game and European cuisines. A variety of dishes will definitely satisfy even... 

Centre square: Centre square

Centre square: Centre square, Augustow

 johnsakura Says:  You can have a quick snack in one of the local patisseries on the south side of the square. there are a few places from which you can chose from. salad and vegetable soop. 

Transportation  

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Check out this wensite for more information on buses to/from Augustow.
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Written Jan 30, 2005

Website: http://augustow.pl.webpark.pl/komgb.htm

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Local Customs  

Children playground near the museum
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The Children playground near the museum is a place where you can see local people taking their children. This is not a childrens playground but in fact a small theme park with some other things to do.

This is located on the road heading out of town going nort to Suwalki.

Written Jan 30, 2005

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Tourist Traps  

Dog, waiting for some food
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Nnear the structure, where water – level is changed dog was hovering around to get some food. Actually here all touristic ferries had to stop and wait until water level changes, so dog that time was happy to get some food from ferries. The same happened when ferry was going back to Augustow town again.

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Off The Beaten Path  

Centre of Europe - Suchowola

Centre of Europe - Suchowola, Augustow

 Raimix Says:  Suchowola is one of places, called as centre of Europe. Actually there are a few such centers – in Lithuania, Ukraine, Slovakia... Possibly, every research method to fix centre is different, conception of Europe’s territory is considerable matter as well.The place was known... 

Augustow Canal sounds great!

Augustow Canal sounds great!, Augustow

 johnsakura Says:  This following information I took from a tourist website from poland. What is coming next is information I took from somewhere else. not my text not my personal info:"...The Augustow Canal takes us directly north from the Biebrza Marshes to the Great Augustow Forest and the... 

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Channels and lakes, explored by ferry

Channels and lakes, explored by ferry, Augustow

 Raimix Says:  When visiting Augustow we took a few hours trip by Augustow channel to Studziennicza and back. Actually this was a part of trip that was made by John Paul II.The ferry was not so big and new, bet quite cosy, with a bar inside. The music, when taking tour, was quite various –... 

Centre town garden

Centre town garden, Augustow

 johnsakura Says:  Centre town garden located on the center square of Augustow. there is nothing much going on during the day but Friday nights some youngsters come out to drink in the garden. 

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