Among the settlements of the Silesian Voivodeship, Bystra stands out for its setting at the foot of the Silesian Beskids. The village follows the Biała River, with the wooded slopes of the range rising close behind its homes. Klimczok, one of the best-known peaks in this part of the Beskids, lies to the south and helps define Bystra’s mountain-oriented character. The Polish painter Julian Fałat spent his final years here; his former house, Fałatówka, recalls the village’s connection with his work. Bystra also sits between Bielsko-Biała and the resort town of Szczyrk, making it part of a well-travelled Beskid corridor. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Bystra and the Silesian Beskids.
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