Tatra Mountains, Poland

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The Tatra Mountains form the highest range of the Carpathians and straddle the border between southern Poland and northern Slovakia, with the Polish side centred around the resort town of Zakopane. The range is protected as Tatra National Park and is home to dramatic granite peaks, glacial lakes such as Morskie Oko, and alpine meadows rich in wildlife including chamois and brown bear. The area is a major destination for hikers and mountaineers in summer, while winter draws skiers and snowboarders to slopes around Zakopane. The region also has a strong highland culture — the Górale people — with distinctive folk architecture, cuisine, and music that adds a rich cultural layer to any visit.