Co kryje wschodnia granica Polski? Odkrywamy tajemnice! Odcinek #2

Zapraszamy na wyjątkową podróż wzdłuż wschodniej granicy Polski.
Przemierzymy wschodnie rubieże Polski, od trójstyku granic Polski-Ukrainy-Słowacji w Krzemieńcu, aż do morza Bałtyckiego, odkrywając po drodze ten najdzikszy i najrzadziej odwiedzany przez turystów skrawek Polski.

W tym odcinku przemierzymy wzdłuż wschodniej granicy Polski podkarpacki odcinek, od Przemyśla do granicy województwa podkarpackiego i lubelskiego w Prusiach. Po drodze odkryjemy kresowe miasteczka, tajemnicze miejsca kultu i ruiny oraz lokalne atrakcje turystyczne. Ten region Polski nie jest masowo odwiedzany przez turystów, więc możliwe że o większości z tych miejsc jeszcze nie słyszeliście!

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Rozdziały:
00:00 Wstęp
00:58 Podkarpacki szlak architektury drewnianej – podkarpackie cerkwie
01:17 Cerkiew Pw. Narodzenia Przenajświętszej Bogurodzicy w Chotyńcu
02:03 Wielkie Oczy – miejscowość trzech kultur
02:43 Cerkiew Zaśnięcia Matki Bożej w Żmijowiskach
03:11 Kontrola straży granicznej – czy nasza wschodnia granica jest dobrze chroniona?
04:32 Lubaczów – stolica przygranicznego powiatu
05:40 Muzeum Kresów w Lubaczowie
06:40 Basznia Dolna – wieża widokowa na Borowej Górze
06:55 Basznia Dolna – Kresowa Osada
09:15 Stacja Basznia – skansen kolejowy
10:21 Obserwatorium astronomiczne w Tymcach
11:00 Huta Kryształowa i dawny dwór Andruszewskich w Smolinie
12:39 Horyniec Zdrój
13:37 Cerkiew św. Paraskewy w Radrużu – jedyny obiekt UNESCO na Roztoczu
14:28 Cmentarz w Radrużu i groby członków UPA oraz ich ofiar
16:46 Wólka Horyniecka – tajna rampa kolejowa
18:55 Wodospad na Brusience
19:13 Brusno Stare – zapomniany cmentarz i kamieniarka Bruśnieńska
20:30 Cerkiew w Bruśnie Nowym
20:47 Łówcza – cerkiew i park dworski
22:07 Serce Roztocza w Łówczy
22:26 Cerkiew Narodzenia Najświętszej Marii Panny w Gorajcu
23:17 Cerkiew w Płazowie
24:23 Narol – rynek miejski i Pałac Łosiów
26:55 Rezerwat Bukowy Las
27:07 Bunkry Linii Mołotowa – punkt oporu Wielki Dział
30:28 Długi Goraj – najwyższa góra polskiego Roztocza
31:02 Monaster – ruiny klasztoru Bazylianów i zapomniany cmentarz
32:20 Werchrata – cerkiew, cmentarz z I wojny światowej i pomnik ofiar bombardowania z września 1939r.
33:14 Nowiny Horynieckie – kapliczka Matki Boskiej Horynieckiej
33:47 Kamienie Kultu Słońca
34:40 Dziewięcierz Moczary – cerkwisko i wieś podzielona granicą
36:23 Prusie – ostania wioska na Podkarpaciu
36:53 W następnym odcinku

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Hello. We invite you to watch another film about Poland’s eastern border. In the previous episode, you saw the most interesting points and attractions from the tripoint of the borders of Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine in Krzemieniec, through the wildest and most inaccessible Bieszczady region of Poland, all the way to Przemyśl. In this film, we’ll travel along the Subcarpathian section of our eastern border, from Przemyśl to the border of the Subcarpathian and Lublin Voivodeships. [Music] Along the way, we’ll discover incredible stories, wildlife, and mysterious places rarely visited by tourists. First of all, we’d like to thank all the channel’s patrons, because it’s thanks to you that films like this one can be made. [Music] Orthodox churches, both wooden and brick, are an integral part of the eastern borderland landscape . Each of them holds an interesting story and often a very tangled fate. These churches could be the subject of a multi-episode series. We’re now heading from Przemyśl to one of the oldest and most beautiful Orthodox churches in Poland, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The church in Hotyniec was built in 1600. According to local legend, the church originally stood a few kilometers away. However, the Virgin Mary herself chose a new location, and the oxen were drawn to the church. Inside, we can also admire a 400-year-old carved iconostasis, which has five stories. The church is still open, so if we arrive on Sunday and catch a service, we can also see it inside. Continuing north, we reach a village with a very interesting name. Big eyes. This area is generally full of rather interesting names for these villages. Some may even seem ridiculous, but Big Eyes is an extraordinary place worth stopping in for a moment, because right next to each other are a synagogue, which now houses a municipal library, a church, and an Orthodox church. The former church was in a state of permanent ruin but is slowly being restored to its former glory. This town is a perfect example of the coexistence of three religions in this area: Christianity, Greek Catholics, and Jews. Three kilometers away, in Żmijowiska, we can see an old cemetery and a wooden Greek Catholic church. This one is relatively well-preserved but hasn’t been renovated yet, hence its unique, original charm. This place is truly extraordinary. You can feel a mystical atmosphere here. It would make a good horror film. And the church itself is located right on the border. We barely managed to walk around the church when a Border Guard patrol appeared. Traveling along the border, expect frequent checks, but they always take place in a very pleasant atmosphere. While I have many complaints about the various Polish uniformed and three-letter services, I’ve never had any problems with the Border Guard. They do their job and never forget good manners and etiquette. Obtaining permission to take off with a drone was never a problem either. Another Orthodox church is a few kilometers away in Wulka Żmijowska. It’s also wooden, nestled in a beautiful forest. Traveling along Poland’s eastern border, you should be aware that you won’t always be driving on asphalt. Navigation here is also somewhat limited and can only lead you to this type of road. I hope this one doesn’t end and we’ll soon be back in civilization, as darkness is already falling. We spend the night somewhere in the dense forest, and in the morning we set off for the capital of another border district, Lubaczów. Founded as a fortified town in the 10th century, Lubaczów received its town charter in 1376 and quickly became an important commercial and administrative center on the Polish-Russian border. For centuries, the city has developed under the influence of a multicultural community, playing a significant role in the region’s history. However, in recent centuries, the city has been the scene of numerous battles and clashes, resulting in the irretrievable loss of many historic buildings. It’s worth strolling through the town square or visiting the local temples. And if you don’t like concrete, you can head to the local restaurant for a longer break. The Podworski Park, located on the site of the former castle complex from the time of Casimir the Great, was completely destroyed by Tatar raids. The park now belongs to the local Kresy Museum, housed in the old manor granary building just across the street. It’s an ideal place to learn more about the culture and history of this region. The Kresy Museum encompasses not only rural culture and ethnography, but also the heritage of the Kresy region. Three cultures that have taken place in our area: the Roman Catholic Church, the Jewish Church, and the Greek Catholic Church. Most of the Roman Catholic Church was evacuated from Lviv here . We can admire various tools used for everyday life, work, and the rural community, as well as aspects of spiritual culture, such as mock jerites, Rózsina stonework , and the mass-produced dowry chests in Jaworów for all communities living in this area. We cordially invite you to visit our museum, where you’ll see many interesting artifacts and rediscover the heritage of the Borderlands. From Lubaczów, we head towards the bastion, which boasts several interesting attractions. We can admire the surroundings from the observation tower on Borowa Góra, and in the Borderlands settlement, we’ll sample local cuisine and learn about folk crafts. [Music] It’s like an open-air museum of folk culture, hosting various events and workshops. Here, you can try pottery making for yourself , and there are weaving demonstrations. And above all, you can also sample delicacies of the local cuisine, such as proziaki. Proziaki is our regional dish here. You can add an egg, baking soda, a pinch of salt, and sugar, mix, combine with flour, and then bake it on a cast-iron baking sheet, preferably wood-fired. And the accompaniments, as you can see for yourselves, include cheese with cream and chives, multi-fruit jam, and garlic butter. Polish, especially country, cheese is probably the most popular, as it was readily available in the countryside. When the housewife came home from the fields and quickly fed her family, she had it all at her fingertips. In the settlement itself, there’s also a small museum, which recounts the history of the king’s expedition through this region, and we can admire exhibits from the nearby crystal factory, where some of the finest crystal in Europe was produced. Today, the factory no longer exists. We can also see several old Polish cottages, each containing original furnishings, and even try on an original bed, which has likely been used by more than one child. It was made from cut-up , redundant, so to speak, clothes that could no longer be patched. They used to patch it, meaning they sewed various other materials on or darned it, but then it was no longer fit for anything, so it was all cut into narrow strips of cloth, and from those strips, colorful rugs were created. I prepared these poles with the material , because that was my job, so that I could put it in the workshop. And here are the so-called skis at the bottom. This was the entire weave that was weaving, and here the material had to be moved. Of course, the choice of materials depended on what colors people brought. And there will be another weave. And so on. In the village of Basznia Dolna, there is the only open-air railway museum in the Roztocze region. Here, in the former railway station building, a small museum presenting the history of the Jarosław Sokal railway line has been established. Sokal is now within the borders of Ukraine, so this line has lost its significance, but today you can take a ride here, for example, on a handcar along the tracks, or on a small railway across the historic bridge. In the 1920s-style waiting room, you’ll find old timetables and historical maps. In the cinema, we’ll take you on a journey back in time. Lovers of the world in miniature are invited to visit our model railway. In the garden, right next to the track, stands an authentic steam locomotive manufactured in 1944 by a German company. We invite you to visit our station. Everyone is sure to find something interesting here. Learn about the fascinating history of this place. Take a ride on a super train. Near the Basznia station, in the Old Railway Tower, lies the only astronomical observatory in the Roztocze region, considered one of the best- equipped in Poland. Weather permitting, visitors can admire celestial objects here or enjoy the mini astronomical experiment park. The tower now houses a viewing platform, offering panoramic views of the surrounding area. And even higher up in the dome, there’s a telescope. Huta Kryształowa (Crystal Glassworks) is a town located right on the border with Ukraine. It owes its name to the crystal glassworks that once stood here, and its products were sold in manors and palaces across Europe. Today, some of the goblets and chandeliers produced here can be seen in a museum in the borderland settlement. No trace of the glassworks remains in the town itself , but there is an old, historic distillery building and a linden tree alley that once led to the manor. Nearby, in Smolin, stood the Andruszewski family manor house, which was unfortunately burned down in 1944 by UPA bandits. The manor is gone, but the monumental trees and earth-covered brick remnants speak of its rich past. A chestnut avenue and a vast, wild park also remain . This once-vibrant larch manor, known as Smolin, was burned down by Ukrainian nationalists in 1944. Its residents miraculously escaped death thanks to the help of a Choryniec resident. Ludwik Burek warned them at the last minute of a planned UPA attack and helped them escape, saving part of their heritage in the process . Although the manor is gone, you can view its digital reconstruction. A virtual tour was created based on preserved photos and images . A link to this material is in the video description. The next town on the Roztocze trail is Choryniec Zdrój. It is the largest tourist center in Eastern Roztocze and one of the most renowned Polish spas. The healing properties of these waters have long been known . However, it wasn’t until the turn of the 20th century that Prince Aleksander Poniński established a health resort here. In Choreniec, the spa park, home to a pump room, is particularly worth visiting . The town also boasts a newly built spa district, which, in addition to sanatoriums treating various ailments, features a long promenade, graduation towers, and a very tall observation tower, from which one can even see Ukraine. In 1969, the first sanatorium, Metalowiec, was established in the former Poniński Palace , now called Bajka. It’s worth visiting the Poniński Palace, strolling along the former park paths, and petting the local cats. From Choreniec, a visit to Radróż is a must , as it boasts the only UNESCO-listed site in Roztocze. The Orthodox church in Radróż was built in 1583 and serves as a defensive structure. Once a refuge from Tatar raids, the local population sought refuge there , and today, its unique atmosphere attracts tourists from all over Poland. [Music] Nearby, there’s a tall bell tower and a white mortuary building. Thanks to its incredible features, the church also served as the backdrop for the noble assembly in the popular Polish TV series 1670. Once inside this white mortuary building, there was only one path to the nearby cemetery, located just behind the church. Two cemeteries are located next to the church. This is a typical Roztocze cemetery with limestone crosses. Tombstones of this type were produced from the 15th century until 1947 , the time of Operation Vistula, when most of the stonemasons were expelled from the area. However, many such cemeteries can still be found in Roztocze today . This cemetery in Radróż has been beautifully restored, but the forests of Roztocze still contain many overgrown and forgotten cemeteries. So, while in this region of Poland, you absolutely must visit at least one such place and read the inscriptions on the graves. Many are written in Cyrillic, as this area was once inhabited by a large number of Ukrainians. People of various faiths and nationalities are buried in these cemeteries . If you want to learn more about the Roztocze cemeteries, I invite you to watch the video on this channel. There’s also a small museum and tourist information center. I recommend reading the inscriptions on the graves, as these areas were often stained with blood. Many Roztocze cemeteries feature graves like this one, those of people murdered by UPA gangs. It’s ironic that in the cemetery next to the church, victims and their executioners lie side by side. Besides Poles murdered by the UPA gang, members of these Ukrainian units are also buried here. At the entrance to the cemetery, behind the church, stands an inconspicuous monument with a Ukrainian tryzub, erected illegally in the 1990s . Until recently, it carried a plaque reading: “Here lie UPA soldiers who died for Ukraine. Is anyone actually buried here? Or is it just a memorial grave?” It’s unknown, as no one seems willing to investigate. But if we take a closer look at the surrounding cemeteries, it turns out that there are many more similar graves or symbolic tombs of heroes who died for a free Ukraine in this region . [Music] In the forests near Vulka Chorynetskaya lies another mysterious place. Today, seemingly nothing remains here, but in these bushes, until the end of the Polish People’s Republic, a secret railway ramp was located. During the Cold War, when the Soviets were constantly preparing to attack Western Europe, they had to quickly redeploy their troops. And here a problem arose, because the track gauge in Russia is still slightly wider than that in Europe, so it was impossible to quickly redeploy tank troops to Western Europe. Apart from one LHS line, which will run from present-day Russia into our Silesia, the broad gauge ended at the Polish-Soviet border, so these troops had to be reloaded somehow. Of course, there were large railway junctions, such as Chełm and Przemyśl, but they would be bombed in the first days of World War II. So, something had to be prepared. Several such locations were established in Poland. Secret railway ramps hidden in the forests near the border with the then-Soviet Union. And this is where the broad gauge ended . In the event of war, trains would arrive here, and this is where all the equipment and soldiers would be transferred to the European tracks. This place is completely hidden in the forest. Until recently, there were tracks here, infrastructure, and loading ramps. Unfortunately, a few years ago, all of this was dismantled. All that remains is a clearing in the forest, which will probably soon be overgrown, a railway embankment, the remains of a bridge behind it, and a paved road that led to this spot in case any military trucks needed to get there. [Music] The Brusieńka River boasts the highest waterfall in the southern Roztocze region, but it’s not a natural waterfall, but the remains of a former mill, one of many in the area. In many places in the southern Roztocze region, we can also encounter extraordinary forest cemeteries with distinctive stone crosses, often the only remaining trace of vanished villages that were relocated as part of Operation Vistula. One such village once housed a famous stonemasonry center. Brusno stonemasonry is a unique tradition of folk stonemasonry that developed near the village of Stare Brusno. It was one of the oldest and most important stonemasonry centers in Poland, dating back to at least the 15th century. The stone crosses and figures scattered throughout the Roztocze forests are not only works of art but also a testament to the region’s history, religiosity, and traditions. They constitute a tangible record of the community’s fate, from major events like the abolition of serfdom to the individual stories of their founders. A new educational trail created by the Lubaczów Forest District also begins at the cemetery . And thanks to numerous information boards, we’ll also learn about the history of the area and the local flora and fauna. And if we’re lucky, we might even see a lynx in person. Near the cemetery in Brusno Nowe, there’s also a beautifully restored Orthodox church from 1828, which served the local community until the early 20th century. In the southern Roztocze region, there are several Wooden churches. It’s certainly worth visiting Łówcza. The wooden circus church, which is located here, is normally closed. But if we’re lucky and happen to catch an event, we’ll be able to go inside. Near the church are several graves, including that of Ignacy, one of the heirs of the hunting estate. His wife erected this impressive tombstone for him. There’s also a magnificent wooden bell tower nearby. Łówcza also had a manor house. Today, only a few stones, a cellar, and a beautiful manor park remain. Although the manor house survived the war , it was demolished after the war, and the bricks from the manor house were used to build the local State Agricultural Farm (PGR), which was located on the former manor estate. Today, the remains of the State Agricultural Farm (PGR) are empty, decaying hangars and two unfinished apartment blocks. These could certainly be converted into housing for refugees, but for now, they’ve been standing for decades. Unfortunately, other buildings in the village weren’t so lucky either. In 1944, UPA gangs attacked the local police station, murdering police officers. Today, a monument commemorating that tragedy stands there . Where is the heart of Roztocze? It’s difficult to answer this question literally, but the symbolic heart of Roztocze is located near Łówcze. Two chestnut trees create a tiny tunnel above a dirt road. If you look closely, you can see a heart in the shape of these trees. Another beautiful wooden Orthodox church is located in the village of Gorajec. Next to the church is a wooden bell tower and a small village mini-museum. The church in Gorajec was built in 1586 and served the local population until its deportation in 1947. It then became a branch chapel of the Roman Catholic parish in Cieszanów, and in recent years, after a thorough renovation, its original character was restored. The village itself is famous for its rather controversial Folkowisko festival, held annually on the anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the genocide committed against Poles by Ukrainians in Volhynia. Pro-Ukrainian groups gather for this festival. A few kilometers away in Płazów, there’s an Orthodox church that has had less luck. It’s one of the youngest churches in the region. Built only in 1936, it operated for only 10 years. Then, the communist authorities converted it into a fertilizer warehouse. Today, it’s stripped of its furnishings and no longer serves any purpose. The church is locked, and you can’t actually enter it , but if you’re somewhat able-bodied and relatively thin, you can squeeze through a crack in one of the windows. This is the view inside . The church has been renovated in recent years to prevent further deterioration. I remember a dozen or so years ago, the remains of a fertilizer warehouse were still there. There was an old scale here, some information boards about fertilizers. You can also go out into the choir loft. There are remnants of an organ here. Basically, just some casing , and there was also a tower entrance, but the ladder is in such poor condition that I’m not going to risk it. From Płazów, we head to another charming borderland town. One with a very rich history and several interesting attractions that are a must-see. [Music] [Music] Narol was originally called Florianowo, and to commemorate this, a column with Saint Florian, the patron saint of firefighters, was erected in the town square. However, in 1648 , when Chmielnicki’s troops sacked and destroyed the town, Florianów never recovered. But the surviving population founded a new town a little further out on the land, and that’s where the name Narol comes from. Besides the intimate market square with the centrally located town hall, Narol is home to the most beautiful and only palace in Roztocze open to the public. The palace was built with the 10th century’s pomp by Count Feliks Antoni Łoś himself. The Count himself wished for his residence to be, so to speak, the seat of all mouths. And so it was during his lifetime. The palace burned down twice, the first time during the January Uprising, and the destruction was completed by a fire in 1945, when the buildings burned down entirely. The subsequent period is similar to that of most monuments in Poland, meaning a local farm moved in, creating a warehouse for fertilizers and grains in the main building. In 1995, the facility was purchased and became private property again. A few months ago, we established the Narul Enterprise Foundation, whose main task will be to restore the building to its former glory and establish a training center for seniors and youth, in line with Count Łoś’s idea . The palace is a venue for numerous artistic meetings. We host interesting exhibitions by local artists. We cordially invite you to visit. Behind the palace stretches a several-kilometer-long chestnut avenue, which is beautiful both in spring and autumn. Narol is also an excellent base for exploring the entire southern Roztocze region. Many hiking and cycling trails begin here, and the Green Vellao trail also runs through here. In the forests near Narol, it’s also worth visiting the Beech Forest reserve, which is especially beautiful in spring when the wild garlic blooms, creating a truly fairytale landscape. A massive strip of bunkers known as the Molotov Line also runs through the southern Roztocze region . This is a line of fortifications designed to protect the Soviet Union from German attack. Construction of this line began shortly after the Soviet Union occupied these areas in 1939, but it didn’t fully fulfill its purpose. The Germans stormed through. Currently, one of the most interesting strongholds of the Molotov Line is located on Wielki Dział Hill. If you look carefully, you can find open bunkers, like this one. Also, be careful of emergency exits, which were often located in front of the bunker entrance. Someone has covered this one up. This exit allowed the lower- level crew to evacuate if the bunker was hit from the front. There used to be a gas-tight door here. Of course, all of this has been stolen. Bats and wasp nests can often be found inside . The Popielice also like to make their winter nests here. Some of these bunkers had several rooms. This was the room for an anti-tank gun. Of course, it’s gone now. The only such cannon can be seen at Fort Sadyba in Warsaw, which was removed from one of these bunkers in the 1990s . Here, the entire cannon has been preserved in many of these embrasures. We can still see nameplates. Here are some numbers. An inscription in Russian. No one has removed this one yet. We won’t find anything interesting in these bunkers. Over the years, local residents and treasure hunters have recovered everything of any value, but some of the bunkers defended themselves. They fought back quite fiercely and were destroyed, blown up along with their crews, so we would likely still find some human remains in the rubble. And that’s all that was in this bunker at the time. This is what the lower level of the bunker looks like. It was a technical level. Here were various life-support devices and quarters for the bunker crew. It was designed to survive independently in confinement for several dozen hours. This is probably where the oil tank was, and this may have been the generator that powered the bunker in the event of a power outage, if there was any at the time. This is the entrance to the escape tunnel, which is located right in front of the bunker’s entrance. Here is a well or some kind of wastewater tank. It’s several meters deep, so if we fell in there, there’s probably no escape, as there’s no signal here. But at that time, it had to be built very quickly, and if this line had been completed and manned by a trained crew, it could have fulfilled its role and held the Germans off longer. As it was, it only played a marginal, symbolic role. Access to the bunkers was guarded by an anti-tank artillery line several meters deep, and local residents were forced to dig it. Today, this ditch is very visible; of course, it has been moved by the forest, but we can still see its rather distinct outline. We continue on to Werrata, where, in the forest nearby, lies the highest peak in the Polish part of Roztocze. Długi Goraj is 391.5 meters above sea level. However, this mountain is not developed in any way. Tourist attractions. However, with good air clarity during the leafless months, you can see the highest peak in the Roztocze region, the tall castle in Lviv, from here. Not far from the highest peak in the Polish Roztocze region, we find another very mysterious place: the Monastery Hill, which once housed a Basilian monastery, of which today only remnants of walls, cellars, and a large well remain. At the beginning of the 19th century, the monastery was dissolved, and the area fell into ruin. Then, during World War II , Austrian, German, and Russian soldiers who died fighting in the surrounding forests were buried here side by side. The hill also contains a controversial grave of members of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), which has been a bone of contention between Poland and Ukraine for years. At the foot of Monasterz Hill, in the late 19th century, there was also the hermitage of Saint Brother Albert. Today, a shelter and a cross stand in its place. The southern part of Roztocze is marked by a tragic history. In the forests, you can find many remnants of old villages and forgotten stone crosses. Several underground cellars are located throughout the monastery grounds. Unfortunately, most are locked, but if you’re lucky, you might be able to enter some . There’s Werkhrata. This is a former Ukrainian village, and it’s worth stopping here for a while to see, for example, the former Orthodox church from 1910, which now serves as a church. Its majestic dome towers over the entire area. Opposite the church is a cemetery for soldiers from the First World War who fought in the Imperial-Royal Army, or Austro-Hungarian Army. You can also turn to the railway terminal, where there’s a monument dedicated to the victims of the September 1939 air raid. This is where the Germans bombed a Polish military train, killing 130 soldiers and civilian railway workers. There’s also a railway border crossing in Werkhrata. The important Jarosław Sokal railway line runs through here. Unfortunately, it was divided by the border, and today only freight trains pass through here. In the Chornoniec news, there’s a beautiful wooden chapel nestled in a picturesque gorge. It was built here to commemorate the apparitions of 1636. It was here that Mary appeared to the children and a spring burst forth. Today, people from all over Poland come here to drink the water, which is said to have miraculous properties. The Stations of the Cross run through the ravines surrounding the chapel . There are also numerous walking paths, offering a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. A few kilometers beyond the chapel lies a very mysterious site. These are likely sun worship stones, once used in pagan ceremonies. It may have been a type of astronomical clock. The exact purpose of this site is unknown, but if you’re in the area, you can stop by and experience its mystical power. Several scattered stones dot the small area , the largest of which has a hole in the center. Next, we head to the village of Dziewięciarz. This village was divided in half by the border, and an absurd situation arose here when the new border between Poland and the USSR was drawn in 1944. One of the villagers’ farms was divided by the border. The house remained on the Polish side, while the barn was already in the Soviet Union. A similar situation occurred with this cemetery. The cemetery ended up on the Soviet side, forcing the villagers to bury their dead behind the cemetery wall in Poland. Fortunately, in 1948, a small border adjustment was made. It was moved 250 meters in that direction, thanks to which this cemetery, along with the ruins of the Orthodox church, was returned to Poland, allowing the local population to use it as before. Less than 100 meters from the main cemetery, there is a tiny mini-cemetery. People were buried here between 1944 and 1948, when the main cemetery was within the USSR. Fortunately, this situation did not last long, and there are not many graves left here. Mostly Ukrainians are buried in this cemetery, and these aren’t old graves at all. Well, from what I can see, it’s 2017. Today, only the stone wall that surrounded the church remains. All that remains of the church is a basement and a basement. This was demolished in 1951, and the material was used as building material for some nearby projects. The cemetery has largely been cleared, but a large portion is still overgrown, hiding various traces of history. This film ends in the town of Prusie. A few hundred meters beyond this marker is the border between the Podkarpackie and Lublin Voivodeships. In Prusie, besides the end of the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, there’s also a wooden Orthodox church with a bell tower. Interestingly, you can climb to the very top of the bell tower and admire the surrounding area from there. Thank you for watching this film until the end, and we invite you to the next episodes, in which we will show you what Poland’s eastern border has to offer. In the next episode, we will drive along the Lublin land section of the border from the village of Siedliska. Famous for its petrified trees, it continues all the way to Gołęby, where the Boga River enters Polish territory and from there becomes the border river between the two countries. Almost the entire section of this route runs through Grzęda Sokalska, probably the least visited corner of Poland by tourists, and one about which we’ll find virtually no material on YouTube . Along the way, of course, extraordinary stories await us. Beautiful Orthodox churches and forgotten ruins. We’ll also visit the site of the Ukrainian missile strike in Vydov and state-owned farms, which were bustling with life until the early 1990s. Be sure to subscribe to the channel so you don’t miss the next episode, and let us know in the comments if you’re planning a trip to this part of Poland. See you in the next videos. Bye. Ah.