A small but charming museum dedicated to one of the most famous lace-makers of the Silesian Beskids. This is where Koniaków lace - now listed on Poland's national UNESCO cultural heritage list - tells the story of the region's people and traditions.

The Memorial Room is located in the Szańce hamlet, amid the atmospheric highland scenery of Koniaków. It's a perfect stop for hikers wanting to dip into local culture after a day on the trails and see how delicate threads become genuine works of art. The interior has a cozy, homely character - you can feel the spirit of past times and the passion of women who spent hours crafting intricate patterns.

How to get there

• Koniaków, Szańce hamlet - accessible by car or on foot as part of a walk around the area, easy access
• Combine your museum visit with a stroll along the scenic trails of Koniaków and the surrounding hills of the Silesian Beskids

Practical information

• The museum has no fixed opening hours - visits must be arranged in advance by phone
• The exhibition includes bonnets, shawls, ruffs, collars, curtains, doilies and other lace items
• Among the exhibits is an unfinished doily made from surgical thread, which Maria Gwarek was making for Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

It's one of the few places where you can see with your own eyes lace that - according to local legend - was meant to reach the British royal court.