Kazimierz Dolny is a little town with big history, in eastern Poland, with 2,700 inhabitants (1998), situated in the Pulawy County of the Lublin Voivodship, on the banks of Vistula river. is a considerable tourist attraction as one of the most beautifully situated little towns in Poland. It enjoyed its greatest prosperity in the 16th century and the first half of the 17th century, due to the trade in grain conducted along the Vistula river.

From the 19th century it has become a popular holiday destination, attracting artists and summer residents. Kazimierz was 

created, in 1979, a “Landscape Park” which includes the whole area of the Kazimierz community. Some nine important parts have been designated as nature reserves. One of them is called “Krowia Wyspa” /Cows Island/ and harbours a large breeding ground for water fowl of all sorts. In the park there are many footpaths which encourage visitors to walk around and enjoy the lovely views and the surroundings.