Ślichowice Reserve in Kielce, Nature reserve in northwestern Kielce, Poland.
Ślichowice Reserve is a protected area in northwestern Kielce that centers on a rock ledge dividing two former quarries. These exposures reveal thin-layered Devonian limestone with visible calcite veins running through the stone.
The site was established as Poland's first geological reserve in 1952. The quarries that shaped the landscape continued operating until 1970.
The reserve's name honors Jan Czarnocki, a geologist who focused on studying rock formations in the Świętokrzyskie Mountains. Visitors can observe how this scientific legacy shaped our understanding of local geology.
The reserve is accessible by public transit to the Ślichowice district terminal or by car with free parking near the entrance. Walking paths allow you to move around and view the different rock exposures.
The western quarry wall displays a rare overturned fold structure that demonstrates how tectonic forces can flip rock layers. This formation has become a textbook example used in geology courses worldwide.
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