In the elaboration a special attention has been paid to the preserved envi-ronmental, landscape, cultural values in the former, small Lower Silesian village of Sokołowsko, the place located nearby Wałbrzych in Suche Mountains. It is a typical tourist village. Sokołowsko has a peculiar climate, thanks to which it was a famous resort, a thriving spa before the Second World War (German name - Görbersdorf). While discussing the place one it is impossible not to pay attention to its natural, topographic, landscape and climatic values. Although, especially recently, they are not used to a sufficient degree, still it is worth mentioning the growth of consciousness, that they should be preserved, and as a way of marketing strongly exposed in the context of village development. They constitute the foun-dation of contemporary existence of the place, improvement of its image, popularity.
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In the elaboration special attention has been paid to the spa function that in a little different way forms the rural environment. The above issues have been discussed on the example of the Opole village Kamień Śląski. Besides the typically agricultural function it significantly plays the tourist function. A special attention should be paid to the spa function that is the component of generally comprehended tourism. Although this place does not have the status of spa, one must admit that ultimately it may possibly try to get it. Thoroughly carried out "village renovation", cultural heritage preserved in its area additionally foster the growth of tourist sector.
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