Josef Oak, Ancient oak tree in Gmina Wiśniowa, Poland.
The Josef Oak stands 650 years old near the Mycielski family mansion, reaching high into the sky with its extensive branches and thick trunk.
During World War II, the hollowed trunk of Josef Oak provided shelter to a Jewish family escaping persecution in the Subcarpathian region.
The Josef Oak appears on Polish currency, specifically the 100 złoty banknote, representing natural heritage in national monetary design.
Visitors can locate the Josef Oak at coordinates 49.8687 latitude and 21.644082 longitude, with access through marked paths in Gmina Wiśniowa.
The oak received 17,597 votes to become European Tree of the Year in 2017, marking the first Polish tree to receive this recognition.
Location: Subcarpathian Voivodeship
GPS coordinates: 49.86870,21.64408
Latest update: March 11, 2025 04:10
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