One of the moste attractive in Poland and valuable for biologists is the Bialowieza Forest (Puszcza Bialowieska). This is Europe's largest natural forest, the last patch of primeval woods with a wealth of flora and fauna unparalleled in any other European forest. The Bialowieza National Park has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and a Biosphere Reserve. The average age of its trees is 126 years. The wildlife includes the European bisons, Europe's biggest mammals. You can admire the treasures of this magnificent forest by following numerous marked trails. At the outskirts of the forest are two pretty villages, Bialowieza and Hajnowka. Their residents are largely Orthodox Christians and you can visit their lovely old churches.
