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 town was changed to Loretto, referring to the Sanctuary in Loreto, Italy. In 1981, a statue of Our Lady of Loreto - a faithful replica of the figure from the Sanctuary in Loreto, Italy - was brought to the Polish Loretto.
Mass: Sunday at 8:00 and 10:00; weekdays at 6:30
Opening hours:
Mon.-Fri. 07:00-18:00
admission: free
PARK AND OBELISK OF KAROL FERDINAND VASA IN WYSZKÓW
In the second half of the 16th century, Bishop Piotr Dunin Wolski of Płock 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 remains, funded by Jan Kazimierz. The work was designed by the Italian Jan Baptysta Gisleni - the Vasas' court architect.
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 has about 1500 whistles and other exhibits.
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ARMORY MUSEUM IN LIW CASTLE
The castle was built in the 15th century as a border fortress. It is currently one of the largest weapon museums in Poland, showcasing in its main exhibition white, firearm, and polearm weapons from the 15th to the 20th century. The museum also hosts temporary exhibition galleries presenting collections from other museums as well as works by local artists. Each year, the castle hosts the International Taste Tournament on the Great Lithuanian Route and the International Knight Tournament at Liw Castle.
Opening hours:
Tue.-Fri. 10:00-16:00; Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00; Sundays and holidays 11:00-18:00 (from May to the end of September);
Tue.-Sat. 10:00-16:00; Sundays and holidays 11:00-16:00 (from October to the 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 local government of the Brańszczyk commune 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 known for unique costumes and customs, formed by settlers who arrived in the 18th century from the Green Kurpie region, located in northern Masovian Voivodeship. The museum includes: a wooden cottage, a log barn, a smithy, and a 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's caretaker became Prof. Marek Kwiatkowski, then director of the Royal Łazienki, who restored the building. On the grounds next to the restored manor, 20 buildings were relocated: wooden cottages, a Dutch-type windmill, a tavern, farm buildings, and another manor from Rudzienek.
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PRIVATE MUSEUM OF FOLK ART IN ZAMBRZYŃIEC
The gallery located in a barn not only presents local fine 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 creators and folk artists. They are highly 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 work and extermination camps operated between 1941-1944/1942-1943 in forested areas along the railway line Siedlce – Małkinia, near the village of Poniatowo. The name comes from the train station located 6 km from the camp. It includes the former Extermination Camp, Penal Work Camp, gravel mine, Execution Site, and the so-called “Black Road.”
Opening hours:
Mon.-Sun. 09:00-19:00
admission: 6 PLN
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 Baroque style by Carlo Ceroni. The basilica houses the famous Twardowski's mirror.
Sundays and Holidays - 7:30, 9:00 (for youth), 10:30, 12:00 (for children), 16:00 (not observed during summer holidays), 18:00;
Weekdays - 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
The history of Tłuszcz is strongly connected with the railway. The city’s particularly intense development began after the opening of the Petersburg–Warsaw Railway in 1862. New houses and railway workshops were gradually built. To ensure proper operation, the locomotive shed required a water supply. In the 19th century, two wooden water towers were built near the station and a third closer to the locomotive shed. The one considered the city’s landmark today was built in 1921. A true treat for railway enthusiasts are two rare locomotive specimens – the Ty2-220 steam engine 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 Commune Cultural Center in Łochów at 1 Maja Street 22. Tickets can be purchased at the box office directly before the screening or online at https://iframe161.biletyna.pl/
Opening hours:
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 Poland’s first network of eco-tourism farms. 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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EUROOSTRICH ANIMAL PARK
The Animal Park is part of “EUROOSTRICH Relaxation” - a picturesque spot in Borzychy, in the Węgrów district, inhabited by various very friendly animals, mostly those that lay eggs. African ostriches dominate the area, but you will also find chickens, ducks, geese, quails, guinea fowls, pheasants, turkeys, peacocks, and many other interesting creatures. Visits are conducted with a caretaker who guides and talks about the inhabitants of the Animal Park.
opening hours: daily in the season 10:00-18:00; 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 Masovian princes who had a hunting manor in nearby Kamieńczyk. This is where the forests got their name.
We invite you to explore the surrounding attractions during a virtual tour: http://badzmy.razem.przewodnikvr.pl/
