ALL SAINTS AND ALL SOULS

All Souls echoes an ancient Slavic tradition that was once practised at this time of year -'Dziady' (Forefathers). It was a communion with departed souls, later enshrined by national bard Adam Mickiewicz in his Romantic play of the same name. Graveyards across the country will flicker with thousands of candles and travellers driving through the countryside will be confronted by seas of light. Here in Zakopane, the most beautiful place to head for is the folkloric Cmentarz na Peksowym Brzyzku (Cemetery by Peksa's Brook). Find it by the old wooden church of St. Clements at ul. Koscieliska.