Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland | City of Bialystok, Augustow, Lomza, Graevo | Drone 4k video | Poland

Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland. A 4k video shot from a drone tells about the Podlaskie Voivodeship. In this video review you will see the beauty of the territory from a bird's eye view.

general information
The Podlaskie Voivodeship is located in the northeast of Poland. It got its name from the Podlasie region, which was located on this territory. In the post-war period, the voivodship was called Bialystok, after the name of its administrative center. The region is located on the border with Belarus and Lithuania and is the coldest part of the country with high temperatures in summer and low temperatures in winter.

Capital
The administrative center is the city of Bialystok with a small population of 300 thousand inhabitants. It is located on the Byala River, from which it inherited its name: “the slope at the White River” (Byala from Polish - “White”).

Nature
The Podlaskie Voivodeship is rightly famous for its nature: 32% of the territory is protected, and various parks are responsible for the picturesque landscapes, of which there are many. Among the most famous are the Belovezhsky National Park, which, in addition to beautiful places of virgin nature - murmuring clear rivers, flowering meadows and endless oak forests, offers tourists to explore a variety of flora and fauna that feel great in their native land.

Main cities: Bialystok, Augustow, Lomza, Grajevo
Bialystok - the capital - is known as the "green lungs of Poland", because about a third of the land is occupied by squares, and forests stretch over 1,500 hectares. The architecture of the city is diverse: more than 200 buildings are considered historical monuments.
Augustow got its name from the Augustow Canal located on its territory. The city is framed by 9 lakes and the Augustow Forest. The town is known as the water capital of Poland. It is especially appreciated among lovers of outdoor activities, mainly water.
Lomza is a small old town located on the Narew River. Lomza is most suitable for lovers of history and sightseeing tours, because the city is saturated with history through and through.
Grajevo is a very small town, which is an important link in the railway communication between Poland and Belarus: the Bresto-Grajevo railway is located here, and an important transport of goods passes through the local customs.

What to watch?
The Augustow Canal stretches for 102 km across Poland and Belarus. It unites the Neman and Vistula rivers into one artery. In addition to its strategic importance in matters of ship traffic between Eastern and Central Europe, the canal is notable for its picturesque views, protected by UNESCO. After the end of the First World War, the canal gained great popularity in the field of tourism: since then, maritime holidays have been held on its colorful lands, which can still be seen today.
You can escape from the hustle and bustle in the provincial town of Suwalki. Now the city hosts guided tours suitable for history buffs, and for children there are exciting mythological walks, for example, “Gnomes exist”.
It is worth visiting Wigry Lake with the Vigry National Park around. This is the largest body of water in the region. The water in the lake is constantly updated due to the peculiarities of the location, so its fauna is magnificent. You can look at the inhabitants on a walk along the lake on a ship with a transparent bottom.

Attractions
The residence of the Crown Hetman Klementy Branicki is located in Bialystok and is known as the "Branicki Palace". The luxury of decoration and exquisite decoration attracts tourists. On its territory you can find a greenhouse, an arsenal, a guest pavilion and other buildings.
Among the sacred buildings, one of the most attractive from the point of view of history can be called St. Nicholas Cathedral. The building is decorated in the style of classicism, typical of Orthodox buildings of the 19th century.
In Bialystok, you can find the town hall, which is now the Museum of Podlasie. The building dates back to the 18th century, and on its territory there are art and archaeological exhibitions.
Open Air Museum in Jurowce - Podlaski Museum of Folk Culture. Wooden architecture from the 19th century tells the history of Białystok, Suwałka and Lomza.
Alfons Karny is an outstanding sculptor born in Bialystok. You can get acquainted with art directly related to the history of the voivodeship and Poland as a whole at the Museum of Sculpture of Alfon Karna, located in Bialystok. Exhibitions dedicated to contemporary art and lessons for young people are also held there.

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