ATTRACTIONS IN THE AREA:
MARIAN 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 statue 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 CHARLES FERDINAND VASA IN WYSZKÓW
In the second half of the 16th century the Bishop of Płock, Piotr Dunin Wolski, ordered the construction of an impressive manor. Later it became the favorite place of Charles Ferdinand Vasa. To this day an obelisk dedicated to his memory, funded by Jan Kazimierz, has been preserved. The work was designed by the Italian Jan Baptista Gisleni — the court architect of the Vasa 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 get it started. Today the museum holds about 1,500 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. Today it is one of the largest arms museums in Poland, presenting in its main exhibition edged weapons, firearms and polearms from the 15th to the 20th century. The museum also has galleries for temporary exhibitions showcasing collections from other museums and works by local artists. Every year the Castle hosts the International Tournament of Flavors on the Great Lithuanian Tract and the International Knights' 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 municipal government as a tribute to "tradition and centuries-old rural culture." The museum gathers buildings and objects connected with the history and culture of the Kurpie Białe, a group with unique costumes and customs formed by settlers who arrived in the 18th century from Kurpie Zielone, a region in the north of the Masovian Voivodeship. The skansen includes: a Wooden Cottage, a Log Barn, a 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 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 under the care of Prof. Marek Kwiatkowski, then director of the Royal Łazienki, who renovated the building. Twenty structures were moved to the grounds 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 MUSEUM OF FOLK ART 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" trades. Workshops held at the museum are led by recognized folk artists and craftsmen. They enjoy appreciation and growing popularity. 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, operated in 1941–1944 / 1942–1943 in the forests along 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 pit, the Place of Executions and the so-called "Black Road".
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CHURCH OF THE MOST HOLY VIRGIN MARY IN WĘGRÓW
The Minor Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and of Saints Peter, Paul, Andrew and Catherine. Originally a Gothic parish church from the 16th century. Between 1703 and 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 observed during summer), 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 closely linked with the railway. The town developed particularly rapidly after the opening of the Petersburg–Warsaw Railway in 1862. New houses and railway workshops were gradually built. To ensure proper operation, the locomotive depot required water resources. In the 19th century two wooden water towers were therefore built near the station and a third closer to the locomotive depot. The tower considered the town’s landmark today was built in 1921. A real treat for railway enthusiasts are also two rare locomotives on display – 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 building of the Municipal and Communal Cultural Centre in Łochów at 1 Maja 22. 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 ecotourism farms in Poland. The stable is situated on the riverbank, away from the bustle of civilization. The stable offers riding lessons at every level of advancement.
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ANIMAL PARK "EUROSTRUŚ"
The Animal Park is part of "EUROSTRUŚ Recreation" — a picturesque corner in Borzychy, Węgrów County, inhabited by various charming animals, mainly those that lay eggs. Dominating the park are African ostriches, but you will also find chickens, ducks, geese, quails, guineafowl, pheasants, turkeys, peacocks and many other interesting species. Tours are conducted with a guide who shows around 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 zł, reduced – 10 zł, family 2+2 – 40 zł
SOWIA GÓRA (VIEWPOINT)
Sowia Góra is located just past Jarnice on the right. It is a fairly high hill perched above the Liwiec valley, above a large and regular bend of this river.
