The Carpathians are more than a mountain range of forests, valleys, and scenic landscapes. They are also a region shaped by centuries of history, where the stories of people and nations have left visible traces across the land. Hidden among the hills and mountain passes, are reminders of past events that played a significant role in European history.
This landscape preserves the memory of those who lived through turbulent times, particularly during World War I. Throughout the region, visitors can find former battlefields, military fortifications, and war cemeteries that bear witness to the conflict and its lasting impact on local communities.
Carpathia Memory brings these dispersed heritage sites together into a shared historical narrative. By connecting places, stories, and memories across the Polish–Slovak border, it encourages visitors to explore the region’s past in a thoughtful and respectful way. The initiative invites people to discover how history continues to be reflected in the Carpathian landscape, local traditions, and cultural heritage.
Learn more about the places of World War I along the Polish-Slovak border, the Eastern Front!
Route No. 1 ‒ The First Siege, September‒October 1914
Route No. 2 ‒ The Hell of the Winter of 1914‒1915
Route No. 3 ‒ The Gorlice Offensive of 1915
Route No. 4 ‒ War Cemeteries 1914‒1918
Information:
Euroregion Karpacki
Plac Jana Kilińskiego 2
35-005 Rzeszów
Poland
+48 17 852 52 05
sekretariat@karpacki.pl
karpacki.pl
