Supraśl
Historical Towns and Villages
The modern history of this town, located near Białystok, in the very heart of the Knyszyn Forest dates back to the 15th century. The town is considered a health resort.
Among the places worth seeing in Supraśl, there are the Orthodox Monastery with the exceptional Museum of Icons, Buchholz Palace, which currently houses the Fine Arts High School, and the wooden Weavers’ Houses, which are what remains from weavers’ workshops. It is also worth to see a play in the Wierszalin Theatre, take a walk on the shores of the Supraśl River and taste some of the dishes of the tasty local cuisine. The Supraśl River, flowing through the town, and the adjacent Sokołda River make an interesting kayaking trail. The town also houses the offices of the Knyszyn Forest Landscape Park Administration.
