MARY SHRINE IN LORETTO
The origins of the Mary Shrine in Loretto date back to 1928. On March 27, 1929, the official name of the locality was changed to Loretto, referring to the Shrine in Loreto, Italy. In 1981, the figure of Our Lady of Loreto - a faithful copy of the figure from the Shrine in Loreto, Italy - was brought to the Polish Loretto.
Holy Mass: Sunday at 8:00 and 10:00; weekdays at 6:30
Open:
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, the Bishop of Płock, Piotr Dunin Wolski, commissioned the construction of an impressive manor. Later, it became the favorite place of Karol Ferdinand Vasa. The obelisk dedicated to his memory, founded by Jan Kazimierz, still survives today. The work was designed by the Italian Jan Baptysta Gisleni - court architect of the Vasas.
opening hours: open 24/7
admission: free
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 to start the collection. Today, the museum has about 1,500 whistles and other exhibits.
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ARMORY MUSEUM AT THE CASTLE IN LIW
The castle was erected in the 15th century as a border fortress. It is currently one of the largest weapon museums in Poland, exhibiting melee, firearm, and pole weapons from the 15th to the 20th century. The museum also features temporary exhibition galleries showcasing collections from other museums and works by local artists. Every year, the International Taste Tournament on the Great Lithuanian Route and the International Knights' Tournament are held at the Liw Castle.
Open:
Tue.-Fri. 10:00-16:00; Saturday: 10:00-18:00; Sun. and holidays 11:00-18:00 (from May to end of September);
Tue.-Sat. 10:00-16:00; Sun. and holidays 11:00-16:00 (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 local government of Brańszczyk as a tribute to "tradition and centuries-old rural culture." The museum collects buildings and items 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, a region in northern Mazovia. The museum includes: Wooden Cottage, Log Barn, Forge, and Well.
PALACE IN STARA WIEŚ
The neo-Gothic palace, probably built at the end of the 16th century, was later rebuilt and modernized multiple times. It is open for organized groups by prior reservation.
WOODEN ARCHITECTURE MUSEUM 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 was restored by Prof. Marek Kwiatkowski, then director of the Royal Łazienki, who renovated the building. 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 FOLK ART MUSEUM IN ZAMBRZYŃIEC
The gallery located in a barn showcases 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 led by recognized creators and folk artists. They are well received 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, operated 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 mine, the Execution Site and the so-called "Black Road."
Open:
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 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 applicable during summer), 18:00;
Weekdays - 6:30, 7:00 (on 1st Fridays at 8:00), 7:30 (on 1st Fridays at 16:00), 18:00
RAILWAY WATER TOWER AND LOCOMOTIVE MONUMENTS IN TŁUSZCZ
The history of Tłuszcz is closely tied to railways. The town saw rapid development after the opening of the Petersburg-Warsaw Railway in 1862. New houses and railway workshops gradually appeared. To ensure proper operation, the locomotive depot required water supplies. In the 19th century, two wooden water towers were built near the station and a third closer to the locomotive shed. The tower considered the city’s emblem was built in 1921. A real treat for railway enthusiasts are two rare locomotives – the Ty2-220 steam locomotive from 1943 and the Hutnik 4010 locomotive from 1958.
opening hours: open 24/7
admission: free
ŁOCHÓW CINEMA
The Łochów Cinema is located in the building of the Municipal and Community Center of Culture in Łochów at 1 Maja Street 22. Tickets can be purchased at the box office just before the screening or online at https://iframe161.biletyna.pl/
Open:
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 eco-tourism farms in Poland. The stable is located right on the riverbank, away from the noise of civilization. The stable offers horse riding lessons at all levels of advancement.
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EUROSTRUTHIO ZOO
The zoo is part of “EUROSTRUTHIO Leisure” – a picturesque corner in Borzychy, Węgrów County, inhabited by various very friendly animals, mostly egg-layers. Dominated by African ostriches, it also hosts chickens, ducks, geese, quail, guinea fowl, pheasants, turkeys, peacocks, and many other interesting species. Visiting is done with a guide who leads tours and talks about the zoo’s inhabitants.
opening hours: daily during 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 Kamieniecka Forest stretches on both sides of the Liwiec River, on the right bank of the Bug River. Centuries ago, this area belonged to the Mazovian princes who had a hunting lodge in nearby Kamieńczyk. Hence, the forests took their name.
We invite you to explore the nearby attractions during a virtual tour: http://badzmy.razem.przewodnikvr.pl/
