Abstract
In this paper, Liassic and Triassic sandstone quarries of the Kunów surroundings were described as future geotourist attractions within the planned Kamienna Valley Geopark. The history of sandstone excavation from medieval ages to the contemporary period and their usage in regional/local, sacral, monumental, defense as well as industrial architecture were included. Representative, geological, geomorphological and tourist attractions of the quarries and their surroundings were described, marked out and connected in order to create valuable educational and landscape geotourist trail. After implementation of the proper tourist infrastructure, especially accommodation, as well as undertaking marketing efforts in order to promote the centuries-old quarrying centre, Kunów has a chance to become another, besides Jura Park Bałtów and Krzemionki flint mine, very important geoeducational and recreational centre within the north-eastern margin of the Holy Cross Mts.
Highlights
Introduction on, on ships, to Warsaw (Bastrzykowski, 1939)
After WWII, the quarries in Kunów were disused and the old approach roads are hidden among afforested blocks of sandstone
Blue trail for walkers starts at The Holy Cross (Świętokrzyski National Park), runs through Nowa Słupia, Grzegorzewice, the sanctuary of Our Lady and water reservoir in Kałków, Witulin, Nietulisko, Kunów, Archeological Museum and Reserve at Krzemionki flint mine, Jura Park Bałtów and finishes in Pętkowice
Summary
The area under investigation is situated on the northern margin of the Holy Cross Mts, in the northern part of the Opatów – Sandomierz loess cover, and in the marginal zone of the Kamienna valley (Jersak, 1977). In the 19th century, in Kunów and Doły Biskupie, sandstone excavation was connected with the Old Polish Industrial District development along the Kamienna river valley. Centuries-old sculpting tradition left behind many traces in Kunów and its surroundings and occurs in various forms; locks on the Kamienna river, beautiful figures, sculptures, monuments on the graveyards in Kunów, Ćmielów and Wszechświęte, in parks, and other places within the whole area. In 1896, the famous Polish painter and architect, professor Wojciech Gerson designed a bell tower, which was built next to the Kunów church and graveyard (Fig. 3) His daughter, Gersonówna, became the most famous woman who carved sculptures in sandstone in Kunów at the turn of the 20th century. To the graveyard there is a gothic church,where Witold Gombrowicz was baptized
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