The town located at the highest elevation in Poland: its municipal region extends from 750 to 1000 m above sea level. The town area includes part of the Polish part Tatra Mountains, with the highest peak called Mt. Swinica (2301 m). The central point of the town - the cross-road of Krupowki and Kosciuszki Streets is located at the elevation of 838 m. Such a high altitude causes that Zakopane is situated in the mountain climate zone.
The very first documents mentioning Zakopane are from the 17th century and described a glade named Zakopisko. Its further history was connected with the development of mining and metallurgy industries in the region and then with the progress of tourism. It went a long way from a little village to a climatic health-resort, often named the winter capital of Poland.
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