MARY'S SANCTUARY IN LORETTO
The beginnings 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, a figure of Our Lady of Loreto was brought to the Polish Loretto – a faithful copy of the figure from the Sanctuary in Loreto, Italy.
Holy Mass: Sunday at 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM; weekdays at 6:30 AM
Opening hours:
Mon.-Fri. 07:00-18:00
entrance: free
PARK AND OBELISK OF KAROL FERDYNAND WAZA IN WYSZKÓW
In the second half of the 16th century, the bishop of Płock, Piotr Dunin Wolski, ordered the construction of a magnificent manor. Later, it became the favorite place of Karol Ferdynand Waza. The obelisk dedicated to his memory, funded by Jan Kazimierz, has survived to this day. 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 idea was proposed by Mr. Witold Tchórzewski, a radiologist and collector from Warsaw, who donated 52 whistles as a good start. Today, the museum holds about 1500 whistles and other exhibits.
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ARMORY MUSEUM IN THE CASTLE IN LIW
The castle was built in the 15th century as a border guard post. It is currently one of the largest weapon museums in Poland, showcasing in its main exhibition melee, firearms, and pole weapons from the 15th to 20th centuries. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions showing collections from other museums and works by local artists. Every year, the castle hosts the International Tournament of Flavors on the Great Lithuanian Route and the International Knight Tournament at the Castle in Liw.
Opening hours:
Tue.-Fri. 10:00-16:00; Saturday: 10:00-18:00; Sunday and holidays 11:00-18:00 (from May to the end of September);
Tue.-Sat. 10:00-16:00; Sun. and holidays 11:00-16:00 (from October to the end of April)
entrance: 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 municipality 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 characterized by unique costumes and customs, formed by settlers who arrived in the 18th century from the Green Kurpie, a region in the northern part of the Mazovian Voivodeship. The open-air museum includes: Wooden Cottage, Log Barn, Forge, and Well.
PALACE IN STARA WIEŚ
The neo-Gothic palace was most likely built at the end of the 16th century, later repeatedly rebuilt and modernized. It is 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 caretaker became Prof. Marek Kwiatkowski, the then director of the Royal Łazienki Museum, who renovated the building. On the grounds next 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
The gallery located in a barn presents not only local visual arts and handicrafts but also literature, folk tradition, broadly understood regional culture, and the value of "forgotten" professions. Workshops organized at the museum are conducted by recognized creators and folk artists. They are appreciated and increasingly popular. The museum is open from May to November.
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MUSEUM OF STRUGGLE AND MARTYRDOM IN TREBLINKA
Two German labor and extermination camps operated between 1941-1944 / 1942-1943 in the forests along the Bug River near the railway line Siedlce – Małkinia, near the village of Poniatowo. The name comes from the railway station 6 km from the camp. It includes: the former Extermination Camp, the former Penal Labor Camp, a gravel pit, the Place of Execution, and the so-called "Black Road."
Opening hours:
Mon.-Sun. 09:00-19:00
entrance: 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 famous Twardowski mirror is kept in the basilica.
Sundays and Holidays - 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM (for youth), 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM (for children), 4:00 PM (not during summer holidays), 6:00 PM;
Weekdays - 6:30 AM, 7:00 AM (on first Fridays at 8:00 AM), 7:30 AM (on first Fridays at 4:00 PM), 6:00 PM
RAILWAY WATER TOWER AND LOCOMOTIVE MONUMENTS IN TŁUSZCZ
The history of Tłuszcz is strongly connected with railways. The city's development accelerated after the opening in 1862 of the St. Petersburg–Warsaw Railway. New houses and railway workshops were gradually built. To ensure proper operation, the steam locomotive depot needed water supply. In the 19th century, two wooden water towers were built near the station and a third closer to the locomotive depot. The tower considered the city's emblem was built in 1921. A real treat for railway enthusiasts are the two rare locomotive specimens – the Ty2-220 steam locomotive from 1943 and the Hutnik 4010 locomotive from 1958.
opening hours: open 24 hours
entrance: free
KINO ŁOCHÓW
Kino Łochów is located in the building of the Municipal and Commune 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/
Opening hours:
opening hours: according to the cinema schedule
entry fees: 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, within the Łochów municipality. It is an ecological and agrotourism 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. It offers horse riding lessons for all levels of advancement.
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EUROSTRUŚ ZOO
The zoo is part of the “EUROSTRUŚ Leisure” – a picturesque spot in Borzychy, Węgrów county, inhabited by various very friendly animals, mainly those that lay eggs. Dominating the area are African ostriches, but you will also find chickens, ducks, geese, quails, guinea fowl, pheasants, turkeys, peacocks, and many other interesting animals. Visits take place with a caretaker who guides and tells about the zoo's inhabitants.
opening hours: in the season daily from 10:00 to 18:00; off-season by prior arrangement with the owner
entry fees: 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, over 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 Mazovian princes, who had a hunting manor in nearby Kamieńczyk. Hence the forests got their name.
We invite you to explore the local attractions during a virtual tour: http://badzmy.razem.przewodnikvr.pl/
