Giby
Distance: 11 km
Travel time: 20 min
Inhabitants: 1.000
The small village, despite its small size, occupies a position that should not be underestimated.
As a parish seat there are administrative facilities. The border transit traffic to Lithuania provided for an expansion of the infrastructure.
Touristic attractions:
The settlement hidden in the jungle was founded at the end of the 16th century.
Many beautifully decorated farmhouses are hidden in the forest settlements waiting for their discovery. The Church of St. Anna and St. Hubertus is a former Russian Orthodox church, which was moved in 1913 from the neighboring village Pogorzelec to Giby, as the last emigration of the post-war period, the number of believers greatly reduced.
Shopping / Hints:
Giby is an alternative in the local area to make purchases for everyday use. Small grocery stores and a 24-hour petrol station complete the offer.