MARY 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 - a faithful copy of the figure from the Sanctuary in Loreto, Italy - was brought to the Polish Loretto.
Holy Mass: Sunday at 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM; weekdays at 6:30 AM
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PARK AND OBELISK OF KAROL FERDINAND VASA IN WYSZKÓW
In the second half of the 16th century, the Bishop of Płock, Piotr Dunin Wolski, ordered the construction of an impressive manor. Later it became the favorite place of Karol Ferdinand Vasa. To this day, an obelisk dedicated to his memory, funded by Jan Kazimierz, remains. The work was designed by the Italian Jan Baptysta Gisleni - court architect of the Vasas.
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 donated 52 whistles as a good start. Today, the museum holds around 1500 whistles and other exhibits.
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ARMORY MUSEUM AT THE CASTLE IN LIW
The castle was built in the 15th century as a border guard post. Currently, it is one of the largest arms museums in Poland, showcasing in its main exhibition melee, firearm, and pole weapons from the 15th to the 20th century. The museum also hosts temporary exhibition galleries presenting collections from other museums and works of local artists. Every year, the castle hosts the International Tastes Tournament on the Great Lithuanian Route and the International Knight 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 11:00 to 18:00 (from May to the end of September);
Tue-Sat from 10:00 to 16:00; Sun and holidays from 11:00 to 16:00 (from 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 Brańszczyk municipal government as a tribute to the "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 region in northern Masovian Voivodeship. The open-air museum includes: a Wooden Cottage, Log Barn, Forge, and Well.
PALACE IN STARA WIEŚ
A neo-Gothic palace most likely built at the end of the 16th century, later repeatedly rebuilt and modernized. Open for organized groups upon prior reservation.
WOODEN ARCHITECTURE MUSEUM OF THE SIEDLCE REGION IN NOWA SUCHA
In the village of Nowa Sucha, 25 km from Siedlce, there is a Baroque manor with alcoves, built in 1743 by Ignacy Cieszkowski, castellan of Liw. In 1843, a neoclassical portico was added. At the end of the 1980s, the manor’s caretaker became Professor Marek Kwiatkowski, then director of the Royal Łazienki, who renovated the building. Adjacent to the restored manor, 20 structures were relocated: wooden cottages, a Dutch-type windmill, an inn, farm buildings, and another manor from Rudzienek.
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PRIVATE FOLK ART MUSEUM IN ZAMBRZYŃIEC
Located in a barn, the gallery 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 creators. They are well regarded and increasingly popular. The museum is open from May to November.
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MUSEUM OF STRUGGLE AND MARTYRDOM IN TREBLINKA
Two German camps, forced labor and extermination, existing from 1941-1944/1942-1943 in the forests along the Bug River, along the railway line Siedlce – Małkinia, near 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 Punitive Labor Camp, a gravel mine, the Execution Site, and the so-called "Black Road."
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CHURCH OF THE MOST HOLY 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 - 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM (for youth), 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM (for children), 4:00 PM (not applicable during holidays), 6:00 PM;
Weekdays - 6:30 AM, 7:00 AM (on first Fridays at 8), 7:30 AM (on first Fridays at 16), 6:00 PM
RAILWAY WATER TOWER AND LOCOMOTIVE MONUMENTS IN TŁUSZCZ
The history of Tłuszcz is strongly linked to the railways. The city’s intensive development started after the opening of the Petersburg-Warsaw Railway in 1862. New houses and railway workshops gradually emerged. For proper functioning, the engine shed needed water supply. Therefore, in the 19th century, two wooden water towers were built near the station and a third closer to the locomotive depot. The one considered the city's emblem was built in 1921. A real treat for railway enthusiasts are two rare locomotive specimens – 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 Municipal and Commune Cultural Center building at 1 Maja 22 Street in Łochów. 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 films - 16 PLN (regular), 14 PLN (reduced), 3D films - 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 ecotourism farms in Poland. The stable is situated on the riverbank, away from the hustle and bustle of civilization. It offers horse riding lessons for all skill levels.
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"EUROSTRUŚ" ANIMAL PARK
The animal park is part of the “EUROSTRUŚ Holiday” - a picturesque corner in Borzychy, Węgrów county, inhabited by various very friendly animals, mainly those that lay eggs. Dominated by African ostriches, but also home to chickens, ducks, geese, quails, guinea fowl, pheasants, turkeys, peacocks, and many other interesting species. Visits are guided by a caretaker who shows and tells about the residents of the park.
opening hours: daily in the season 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 situated 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 Kamieniecka Forest stretch on both sides of the Liwiec, on the right bank of the Bug. Centuries ago, this area belonged to the Masovian princes, who had a hunting lodge in nearby Kamieńczyk. This is where the forests got their name.
We invite you to explore the local attractions during a virtual tour: http://badzmy.razem.przewodnikvr.pl/
