Poland - The Dunajec River Gorge in the Pieniny Mountains

"Property encompasses valley located within the Pieniny National Park in the south of Poland. During the selection of representative sites defined location represents a unique and extremely interesting geological and geomorphological features and which is characterized by poor anthropogenic influence with preservation of specific natural ecosystems. Evaluation of high level of ecological stability and high biodiversity of flora and fauna, preservation of relict phytocenoses and zoocenoses as well as high representation of rare and endangered species of flora and fauna on the small territory served as the secondary criterion for the selection of sites..." Source: UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List

Przelom Dunajca, Pieniny, Poland. Two nice rock crystal stamps used. Thanks to Sylwia of Poland.


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