MARY SANCTUARY IN LORETTO
The origins of the Mary Sanctuary in Loretto date back to 1928. On March 27, 1929, the official name of the locality was changed to Loretto, referring to the Sanctuary in Loreto, Italy. In 1981, a 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 and 10:00; weekdays at 6:30
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PARK AND OBELISK OF KAROL FERDYNAND WAZA IN WYSZKÓW
In the second half of the 16th century, Piotr Dunin Wolski, Bishop of Płock, ordered the construction of an impressive manor. Later, it became the favorite place of Karol Ferdynand Waza. To this day, an obelisk dedicated to his memory, funded by Jan Kazimierz, has survived. 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 generously donated 52 whistles to start the collection. Today, the museum houses around 1500 whistles and other exhibits.
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ARMORY MUSEUM IN THE LIW CASTLE
The castle was built in the 15th century as a border fortress. It is currently one of the largest weapons museums in Poland, showcasing a main exhibit of melee, firearms, and pole arms from the 15th to the 20th century. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions featuring collections from other museums as well as works by local artists. Every year, the castle hosts the International Taste 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; Sundays and holidays from 11:00 to 18:00 (from May to end of September);
Tue-Sat from 10:00 to 16:00; Sundays and holidays from 11:00 to 16:00 (from October to end of April)
admission: regular ticket 10 PLN, reduced ticket 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 "tradition and centuries-old rural culture." The museum collects buildings and objects related to the history and culture of the White Kurpie, a group with unique costumes and customs, formed by settlers who arrived 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 to organized groups by prior reservation.
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 alcoves, built in 1743 by Ignacy Cieszkowski, castellan of Liw. In 1843 a classical portico was added. At the end of the 1980s, the manor 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-type 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 traditions, broadly understood regional culture, and the value of "forgotten" professions. Workshops held in 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 FIGHTING AND MARTYRDOM IN TREBLINKA
Two German camps, a labor camp and an extermination camp, that existed 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 name of the railway station located 6 km from the camp. It includes: the former Extermination Camp, the former Penal Labor Camp, a gravel quarry, 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. From 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, 9:00 (for youth), 10:30, 12:00 (for children), 16:00 (not observed during summer), 18:00;
Weekdays - 6:30, 7:00 (on First Fridays at 8), 7:30 (on First Fridays at 16), 18:00
RAILWAY WATER TOWER AND LOCOMOTIVE MONUMENTS IN TŁUSZCZ
The history of Tłuszcz is closely linked to the railway. A particularly intensive development of the town occurred after the opening in 1862 of the Petersburg-Warsaw Railway. Gradually, new houses and railway workshops were built. To ensure proper operation, the locomotive depot required water supplies. Therefore, in the 19th century, two wooden water towers were built near the station area and a third closer to the locomotive depot. The one considered today the city's hallmark was built in 1921. A real treat for railway enthusiasts are also two rare locomotive specimens – steam locomotive Ty2-220 from 1943 and locomotive Hutnik 4010 from 1958.
opening hours: open 24 hours
admission: free
ŁOCHÓW CINEMA
Łochów Cinema is located in the building of the Municipal and Communal Culture Center in Łochów at 1 Maja Street 22. Tickets can be purchased at the box office immediately 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 and agritourism farm. It belongs to the first network of eco-tourism farms in Poland. The stable is situated right on the riverbank, away from the bustle of civilization. The stable offers horse riding lessons at every level of advancement.
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“EUROSTRUŚ” ANIMAL PARK
The Animal Park is part of “EUROSTRUŚ Recreation” – a picturesque corner in Borzychy, Węgrów County, inhabited by various, very friendly animals, mainly those that lay eggs. Dominating all are African ostriches, but you will also find chickens, ducks, geese, quails, guinea fowls, pheasants, turkeys, peacocks, and many other interesting animals. Visits are guided by a caretaker who shows around and talks 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 the large and regular bend of this river.
KAMIENIECKA FOREST
The forests of Kamieniecka Forest stretch on both sides of the Liwiec River, on the right bank of the Bug. Centuries ago, this area belonged to the Masovian princes, who had a hunting manor in the nearby Kamieńczyk. This is where the forests got their name.
We invite you to view the surrounding attractions during a virtual tour: http://badzmy.razem.przewodnikvr.pl/
