Jaszczurówka, Residential quarter in Zakopane, Poland.
Jaszczurówka is a residential quarter in Zakopane that stretches along the road toward Łysa Polana and Morskie Oko. The area sits at roughly 886 meters above sea level, approximately 4 kilometers from downtown Zakopane.
Thermal springs were discovered here in 1839, which led to the construction of three swimming pools between 1861 and 1891. These facilities attracted visitors until operations ceased during World War II.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel displays the wooden construction and gabled roof typical of Zakopane's local building style. You can see how this architectural approach shapes the character of the area.
Regular buses run from central Zakopane to this quarter between 5:45 and 22:45, offering a convenient option for visitors without cars. The drive takes about 10 minutes if you prefer to travel by vehicle.
The quarter's name comes from the spotted salamanders that live in this area, which local highlanders called jaszczury. These creatures were so typical of the place that they inspired the district's name.
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