POLAND ~Ojców National Park ~

... Many nice views of Poland's smallest National Park... it’s a stunning mix of architecture, rock formations, caves, castles, and the picturesque Prądnik Valley... a characteristic element of the landscape are numerous limestone rock formations of fabulous shapes... the sunlit rocks are not only pretty, but also provide a home for many rare plants and animals... the underground world of Ojców and its vicinity is equally valuable and requires protection as well... there are about 700 caves which provide shelter for a  thriving bat population, with 17 out of Poland’s 25 bat species... the Jurassic landscape of Ojcow National Park is a haven for outdoor activities... it is an oasis for climbers, and a paradise for archaeologists exploring caves... Thanks Karolina!【ツ】

Photo: D. Kmiotek, M. Habinka, R.Cieślik
COjców National Park (ONP) was established in 1956. It covers the charming Prądnik Valley, one of the so-called Podkrakowskie Valleys, in the southern part of the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland.  It takes its name from the village of Ojców, where it also has its headquarters. 

Initially, it covered 14.40 km², but it has since been expanded to 21.46 km². Of the total area, 15.28 km² is forested, and 2.51 km² is designated as strictly protected.

Stamps:

The 200th Anniversary of the Botanical Garden of the University of Warsaw

(Issued 10-09-2018)

EUROPA Stamp

(Issued 21-04-2022)

Lighthouses 

(Issued 19-06-2015)