Kłodzko County

Kłodzko County, located in southwestern Poland, stands out for its architectural and cultural richness, being a place with a long and diverse history. The region is known for its numerous historical monuments, including castles, palaces, and ruins of medieval strongholds, which attract tourists. The most famous structures include the fortress in Kłodzko and the castles in Bystrzyca Kłodzka and Kudowa-Zdrój. Kłodzko County is also renowned for its health resorts, such as Polanica-Zdrój, Kudowa-Zdrój, Lądek-Zdrój, and Duszniki-Zdrój, which offer health and wellness treatments in a beautiful mountainous setting. The Kłodzko Land was once a transit route, which influenced its cultural and economic development. The county is home to many museums, including the Museum of Papermaking in Duszniki-Zdrój and the Museum of the Kłodzko Land, which showcase the region's rich history. The county is also an important center for winter sports, attracting enthusiasts of active recreation. Interestingly, until the mid-1990s, the population of this area was around 184,000, but due to economic transformation and a declining birth rate, the region faces the problem of depopulation. The area abounds in national and landscape parks, which promote tourism and the development of agritourism, and its diverse climate encourages various forms of recreation throughout the year.