MARY'S SANCTUARY IN LORETTO
The origins of the Marian Sanctuary in Loretto date back to 1928. On March 27, 1929, the official name of the town was changed to Loretto, referring to the Sanctuary in Loreto, Italy. In 1981, the figure of Our Lady of Loreto - an exact copy of the figure from the Sanctuary in Loreto, Italy - was brought to Polish Loretto.
Holy Mass: Sunday at 8:00 and 10:00; weekdays at 6:30
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PARK AND OBELISK OF KAROL FERDINAND WAWR IN WYSZKÓW
In the second half of the 16th century, the Bishop of Płock, Piotr Dunin Wolski, ordered the construction of a grand manor. Later, it became the favorite place of Karol Ferdinand Waza. Today, the obelisk dedicated to his memory, funded by Jan Kazimierz, still remains. The work was designed by the Italian Jan Baptysta Gisleni - the court architect of the Waza family.
WHISTLE MUSEUM IN GWIZDAŁY
The Whistle Museum was established in May 1999. The proposal to create it was made by Mr. Witold Tchórzewski, a radiologist and collector from Warsaw, who started the collection by donating 52 whistles. Today, the museum holds about 1500 whistles and other exhibits.
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ARMORY MUSEUM IN THE CASTLE IN LIW
The castle was built in the 15th century as a border fortress. Today, it is one of the largest arms museums in Poland, presenting in its main exhibition melee, firearms, and pole weapons from the 15th to 20th centuries. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions showcasing collections from other museums and works by local artists. Every year, the castle hosts the International Flavors Tournament on the Great Lithuanian Road and the International Knights' Tournament at the Liw Castle.
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Tue-Fri from 10:00 to 16:00; Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00; Sun and holidays from 11:00 to 18:00 (May to the end of September);
Tue-Sat from 10:00 to 16:00; Sun and holidays from 11:00 to 16:00 (October to the end of April)
admission: regular ticket 10 PLN, reduced 7 PLN
MARIA ŻYWIRSKA OPEN-AIR MUSEUM IN BRAŃSZCZYK
The open-air museum in Brańszczyk was established in 2015 by the local government of Brańszczyk as a tribute to "tradition and centuries-old rural culture." The museum gathers buildings and objects related to the history and culture of the White Kurpie, a group with unique costumes and customs, formed by settlers who came in the 18th century from the Green Kurpie, a region in northern Masovian Voivodeship. The museum complex includes: a Wooden Cottage, a log Barn, a Smithy, and a Well.
PALACE IN STARA WIEŚ
A neo-Gothic palace probably built at the end of the 16th century, later repeatedly rebuilt and modernized. Open for organized groups by prior booking.
MUSEUM OF WOODEN ARCHITECTURE OF THE SIEDLCE REGION IN NOWA SUCHA
In the village of Nowa Sucha, 25 km from Siedlce, stands a baroque manor with bay windows, built in 1743 by Ignacy Cieszkowski, castellan of Liw. In 1843, a classical portico was added. At the end of the 1980s, the manor's caretaker became Prof. Marek Kwiatkowski, then director of the Royal Łazienki, who renovated the building. Twenty structures were relocated next to the restored manor: wooden cottages, a Dutch-style windmill, an inn, farm buildings, and another manor from Rudzienek.
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PRIVATE FOLK ART MUSEUM IN ZAMBRZYŃIEC
The gallery located in a barn presents not only local visual arts and handicrafts but also literature, folk tradition, broadly understood regional culture, and the value of "forgotten" professions. Workshops held at the museum are conducted by recognized folk artists and craftsmen. They are highly regarded and increasingly popular. The museum is open from May to November.
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MUSEUM OF FIGHT AND MARTYRDOM IN TREBLINKA
Two German camps, labor and extermination, operating between 1941-1944 / 1942-1943 in the forests along the Bug river, near the railway line Siedlce – Małkinia, close to the village of Poniatowo. The name comes from the railway station located 6 km from the camp. It includes: the former Extermination Camp, the former Penal Labor Camp, a gravel mine, the Execution Site, and the so-called "Black Road."
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CHURCH OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY IN WĘGRÓW
Minor Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saints Peter, Paul, Andrew, and Catherine. Originally a Gothic parish church from the 16th century. Between 1703-1706, the church was rebuilt in the Baroque style by Carlo Ceroni. The basilica houses the famous Twardowski mirror.
Sundays and holidays - at 7:30, 9:00 (for youth), 10:30, 12:00 (for children), 16:00 (not observed during summer), 18:00;
Weekdays - at 6:30, 7:00 (on first Fridays at 8:00), 7:30 (on first Fridays at 16:00), 18:00
RAILWAY WATER TOWER AND LOCOMOTIVE MONUMENTS IN TŁUSZCZ
Tłuszcz's history is closely connected with railways. The city's particularly intensive development occurred after the opening in 1862 of the Petersburg-Warsaw Railway. New houses and railway workshops were gradually built. To ensure proper operation, the locomotive shed needed water supplies. In the 19th century, two wooden water towers were built near the station and a third closer to the locomotive shed. The one now considered the city's emblem was built in 1921. A true treat for railway enthusiasts are also two rare locomotives – the Ty2-220 steam locomotive from 1943 and the Hutnik 4010 locomotive from 1958.
opening hours: open 24 hours
admission: free
ŁOCHÓW CINEMA
Łochów Cinema is located in the building of the Municipal and Communal Cultural Center in Łochów at 1 Maja 22 street. Tickets can be purchased at the box office directly before the screening or on the website https://iframe161.biletyna.pl/
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opening hours: according to the cinema schedule
admission: 2D movies - 16 PLN (regular), 14 PLN (reduced), 3D movies - 18 PLN (regular), 16 PLN (reduced)
KALISKA STABLE
Kaliska Stable is located in the small village of Kaliska, in the Łochów municipality. It is an organic farm and agritourism facility. It belongs to the first network of eco-tourism farms in Poland. The stable is situated right on the riverbank, away from the hustle and bustle of civilization. It offers horse riding lessons at all levels of advancement.
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ANIMAL PARK "EUROSTRUŚ"
The Animal Park is part of "Rest at EUROSTRUŚ" – a picturesque corner in Borzychy, Węgrów county, inhabited by various, very friendly animals, mainly ones that lay eggs. The area is dominated by African ostriches, but you will also find chickens, ducks, geese, quails, guinea fowl, pheasants, turkeys, peacocks, and many other interesting species. The tour is conducted with a caretaker who guides visitors and tells stories about the inhabitants of the Animal Park.
opening hours: in season daily from 10:00 to 18:00; off season by prior arrangement with the owner
admission: regular – 12 PLN, reduced – 10 PLN, family 2+2 – 40 PLN
SOWIA GÓRA (VIEWPOINT)
Sowia Góra is located just beyond Jarnice on the right side. It is a fairly high hill, suspended above the Liwiec valley, above a large and regular bend of this river.
KAMIENIECKA FOREST
The forests of the Kamieniecka Forest stretch on both sides of the Liwiec River, on the right bank of the Bug. Centuries ago, this area belonged to the Mazovian princes, who had a hunting lodge in nearby Kamieńczyk. The forests take their name from this place.
We invite you to explore the nearby attractions during a virtual tour: http://badzmy.razem.przewodnikvr.pl/
