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 locality 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 and 10:00; weekdays at 6:30
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PARK AND OBELISK OF KAROL FERDYNAND WAZA IN WYSZKOW
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 Ferdynand Waza. To this day, an obelisk dedicated to his memory, funded by Jan Kazimierz, has been preserved. 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 donated 52 whistles to start the collection. Today, the museum houses 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 guard post. It is currently one of the largest weapons museums in Poland, displaying weapons from the 15th to 20th centuries including melee, firearm, and pole arms in its main exhibition. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions showcasing collections from other museums and works by local artists. Every year, the castle hosts the International Taste Tournament on the Great Lithuanian Road and the International Knight Tournament at 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 (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 municipality as a tribute to the "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 region in northern Masovia. The open-air museum 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 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, the castellan of Liw. In 1843, a classical portico was added. At the end of the 1980s, the manor’s guardian became Prof. Marek Kwiatkowski, then director of the Royal Łazienki, who renovated the building. Twenty buildings were relocated to the area 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 and handicraft art but also literature, folk tradition, 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 FIGHT AND MARTYRDOM IN TREBLINKA
Two German camps, labor and extermination, existing from 1941-1944 / 1942-1943 in the forests by the Bug River, along the Siedlce – Małkinia railway line, 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 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 - 7:30, 9:00 (for youth), 10:30, 12:00 (for children), 16:00 (not valid in 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 connected with the railway. The city's rapid development began after the opening of the St. Petersburg – Warsaw Railway in 1862. New houses and railway workshops gradually appeared. To ensure proper functioning, the locomotive depot needed water supplies. In the 19th century, two wooden water towers and a third closer to the locomotive shed were built in the station area. The one considered the city's landmark today was built in 1921. A real 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 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 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 commune. 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 by the riverbank, away from the hustle and bustle of civilization. The stable offers horse riding lessons at all levels of advancement.
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EUROSTRUŚ ANIMAL PARK
Animal Park is part of “EUROSTRUŚ Leisure” - a picturesque spot in Borzychy, Węgrów County, inhabited by various very friendly animals, mainly those that lay eggs. African ostriches tower above all, but you will also find chickens, ducks, geese, quails, guinea fowl, pheasants, turkeys, peacocks, and many other interesting animals. Visits are conducted with a guardian who guides and tells about the residents of the Animal Park.
opening hours: daily in 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 located just beyond Jarnice on the right side. It is a fairly high hill suspended over 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 River, on the right bank of the Bug River. Centuries ago, this area belonged to the Mazovian princes, who had a hunting manor in nearby Kamieńczyk. This is how the forests got their name.
We invite you to explore the local attractions during a virtual tour: http://badzmy.razem.przewodnikvr.pl/
