Jurajskie Centrum Dziedzictwa Przyrodniczego i Kulturowego

The Center for Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Jura, located in Podlesice in the Silesian Voivodeship, is a modern tourist center that harmoniously combines educational and cultural elements. Situated on the Mirowsko-Olsztyńska Upland, which is part of the Częstochowa Upland, the facility is fully accessible for people with disabilities and offers a range of amenities, including parking, educational facilities, a tourist information point, and a ticket office for the Góra Zborów Nature Reserve and Głęboka Cave. The center features a multimedia conference hall where workshops and presentations related to local nature and culture are held. Special attention should be paid to the educational farmstead, which showcases traditional farming equipment and depicts the landscape of Góra Zborów as it appeared several decades ago. Additionally, the center grounds include a lapidarium with various limestone rocks and educational boards that enrich visitors' knowledge about the region. Adjacent to the center, Góra Zborów is a unique rocky hill popular among climbers, featuring dozens of rock formations. Exhibitions within the center’s buildings highlight entomological, paleontological, and archaeological research conducted in the area, reflecting the region’s rich history. The center serves educational, scientific, exhibition, and publishing functions, promoting local cultural and natural heritage. This place not only offers learning opportunities but also allows visitors to connect with the history and traditions of the Kraków-Częstochowa Jura.