MARY'S SANCTUARY IN LORETTO
The origins of Mary's 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 - an exact 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
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PARK AND OBELISK OF CHARLES FERDINAND VASA 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 Charles Ferdinand Vasa. To this day, an obelisk dedicated to his memory remains, funded by Jan Kazimierz. The work was designed by the Italian Jan Baptista Gisleni - the court architect of the Vasas.
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 AT THE CASTLE IN LIW
The castle was built in the 15th century as a border guard tower. Currently, it is one of the largest weapons museums in Poland, presenting in its main exhibition melee, firearms, and pole weapons from the 15th to the 20th century. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions showcasing collections from other museums and works by local artists. Each year, the Castle hosts the International Taste Tournament on the Great Lithuanian Tract and the International Knight Tournament at the Castle in Liw.
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Tue-Fri from 10:00 to 16:00; Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00; Sunday and holidays from 11:00 to 18:00 (from May to the end of September);
Tue-Sat from 10:00 to 16:00; Sunday 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 created 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 came in the 18th century from the Green Kurpie region in northern Masovian Voivodeship. The skansen includes: a Wooden Cottage, a Log Barn, a Blacksmith's Forge, 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 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. By the late 1980s, the manor was under the care of Prof. Marek Kwiatkowski, then director of the Royal Łazienki, who renovated the building. Next to the restored manor, 20 structures were moved: 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 showcases not only local visual arts and crafts but also literature, folk traditions, broadly understood regional culture, and the value of "forgotten" professions. The workshops organized at the museum are conducted by recognized folk artists and artisans. They are well-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 camps, a labor camp and an extermination camp, existed 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 applicable during 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 railways. The town developed especially intensely after the opening in 1862 of the Petersburg-Warsaw railway. New houses and railway workshops gradually appeared. To ensure proper functioning, a steam engine shed needed water resources. Therefore, in the 19th century, two wooden water towers were built near the station and a third closer to the locomotive depot. The one considered the town's landmark today was built in 1921. A real treat for railway enthusiasts are also two rare locomotives – the Ty2-220 steam locomotive from 1943 and the Hutnik 4010 locomotive from 1958.
opening hours: open 24 hours
admission: free
ŁOCHÓW CINEMA
Łochów cinema is located in the Municipal and Communal Cultural Center building in Łochów at 1 Maja 22 street. Tickets can be purchased at the box office just before the screening or online at 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, within the Łochów municipality. It is an organic and agritourism farm. It belongs to the first network of ecotourism farms in Poland. The stable is situated right on the riverbank, away from the hustle and 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 the "EUROSTRUŚ Vacation" - a picturesque spot in Borzychy, in Węgrów county, inhabited by various, very friendly animals, mainly those that lay eggs. The park is dominated by African ostriches, but you will also find chickens, ducks, geese, quails, guinea fowls, pheasants, turkeys, peacocks, and many other interesting animals. Tours are conducted with a guide who shows and talks about the park's inhabitants.
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 right behind 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 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 Masovian princes, who had a hunting manor in nearby Kamieńczyk. This is where the forests got their name.
We invite you to explore nearby attractions during the virtual tour: http://badzmy.razem.przewodnikvr.pl/
