MARY SANCTUARY IN LORETTO
The origins of the Mary 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, the figure of Our Lady of Loreto - an exact copy of the figure from the Sanctuary in Loreto, Italy - was brought to 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 WYSZKÓW
In the second half of the 16th century, the Bishop of Płock, Piotr Dunin Wolski, ordered the construction of a grand manor. Later, it was the favorite place of Karol Ferdynand Waza. To this day, an obelisk dedicated to his memory, founded by Jan Kazimierz, has survived. 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. Its establishment was proposed by Mr. Witold Tchórzewski, a radiologist and collector from Warsaw, who donated 52 whistles as a good start. Today, the museum has 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 arms museums in Poland, presenting in its main exhibition white arms, firearms, and polearms from the 15th to the 20th century. The museum also features temporary exhibition galleries showcasing collections from other museums and works of local artists. Every year, the International Taste Tournament on the Great Lithuanian Route and the International Knight Tournament are held at the castle in Liw.
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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, located in the northern part of the Masovian Voivodeship. 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. Opened 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, the castellan of Liw. In 1843, a classical portico was added. At the end of the 1980s, the manor was taken care of by Prof. Marek Kwiatkowski, then director of the Royal Łazienki, who renovated the building. Twenty structures were moved to the area next to the renovated 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 ZAMBRZYŃEC
The gallery located in a barn presents not only local plastic arts and crafts but also literature, folk tradition, broadly understood regional culture, and the value of “forgotten” professions. Workshops organized in the museum are conducted by recognized creators and folk artists. They enjoy recognition and increasing popularity. The museum is open from May to November.
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MUSEUM OF FIGHT AND MARTYRDOM IN TREBLINKA
Two German labor and extermination camps existed from 1941-1944/1942-1943 in the forests near Bug, along the Siedlce – Małkinia railway line, close to the village of Poniatowo. The name comes from the name of the railway station located 6 km from the camp. It includes: former extermination camp, former penal labor camp, gravel mine, 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
Tłuszcz’s history is strongly connected with the railway. The city’s particularly intensive development took place after the opening of the Petersburg-Warsaw Railway in 1862. Gradually, new houses and railway workshops were built. To ensure proper functioning, the roundhouse needed water supplies. In the 19th century, two wooden water towers were built near the station, and a third one closer to the locomotive depot. The one considered the city’s landmark was built in 1921. A real treat for railway enthusiasts are two rare locomotive specimens – 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 Commune Cultural Center 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 commune. It is an organic and agritourism farm. It belongs to the first network of ecotourism farms in Poland. The stable is located right on the riverbank, away from the hustle and bustle of civilization. The stable offers riding lessons at every level of advancement.
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EUROSTRUŚ ZOO
The zoo is part of “Holiday at EUROSTRUŚ” - a picturesque spot in Borzychy, Węgrów County, inhabited by various very friendly animals, mainly those that lay eggs. Above them all tower African ostriches, but you will also find chickens, ducks, geese, quails, guinea fowl, pheasants, turkeys, peacocks, and many other interesting animals. Visits are guided by a caretaker who shows around and tells about the residents of the zoo.
opening hours: daily during the 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 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 Mazovian princes, who had a hunting manor in nearby Kamieńczyk. This is where the forests got their name.
We invite you to explore local attractions during the virtual tour: http://badzmy.razem.przewodnikvr.pl/
