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, a statue 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 KAROL 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, this became the favorite place of Karol Ferdinand Vasa. To this day, the 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 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 for a good start. Today, the museum houses about 1500 whistles and other exhibits.
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ARMORY MUSEUM IN THE 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, presenting in its main exhibition white arms, firearms, and polearms from the 15th to the 20th century. The museum also hosts temporary exhibition galleries showcasing collections from other museums and works of local artists. Every year, the castle hosts the International Tournament of Flavors along the Great Lithuanian Route and the International Knights Tournament at the Liw Castle.
Opening hours:
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; Sun and holidays from 11:00 to 16:00 (from October to the end of April)
entry: regular ticket 10 PLN, reduced ticket 7 PLN
MUSEUM OF MARIA ŻYWIRSKA OPEN-AIR MUSEUM IN BRAŃSZCZYK
The open-air museum in Brańszczyk was established in 2015 by the Brańszczyk commune as a tribute to the «tradition and centuries-old rural culture». The museum collects buildings and objects related to the history and culture of the White Kurpie, a group with unique costumes and customs, created by settlers who came in the 18th century from the Green Kurpie region located in the north of the Masovian Voivodeship. The museum includes: Wooden Cottage, Log Barn, Forge, and Well.
PALACE IN STARA WIEŚ
A neo-Gothic palace probably built at the end of the 16th century, later repeatedly rebuilt and modernized. Open to organized groups upon 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 house with alcoves, built in 1743 by Ignacy Cieszkowski, castellan of Liw. In 1843, a classicist 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 ZAMBRZYŃEC
The gallery located in a barn showcases not only local art and handicrafts but also literature, folk tradition, broadly understood regional culture, and the value of «forgotten» professions. Workshops organized at the museum are led by recognized folk artists. They are appreciated and growing in popularity. The museum is open from May to November.
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MUSEUM OF STRUGGLE AND MARTYRDOM IN TREBLINKA
Two German camps, labor and extermination, existing during 1941-1944/1942-1943 in forests by the Bug River, along the railway line Siedlce – Małkinia, 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, 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 - at 7:30, 9:00 (for youth), 10:30, 12:00 (for children), 16:00 (not observed in summer), 18:00;
Weekdays - at 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 related to railways. The city's intensive development began after the opening of the Petersburg–Warsaw Railway in 1862. Gradually, new houses and railway workshops were built. To ensure proper functioning, the locomotive depot needed water resources. In the 19th century, two wooden water towers were built in the station area and a third closer to the locomotive shed. The one considered the city’s symbol today was built in 1921. A real treat for railway enthusiasts are two rare locomotive specimens – steam locomotive Ty2-220 from 1943 and locomotive Hutnik 4010 from 1958.
opening hours: open 24 hours
entry: 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
entry: 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 and agritourism farm. It belongs to the first network of eco-tourism farms in Poland. The stable is situated right by the river bank, away from the hustle and bustle of civilization. The stable offers horse riding lessons at all skill levels.
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EUROSTRUŚ ANIMAL PARK
The animal park is part of “EUROSTRUŚ Recreation” – a picturesque spot in Borzychy, in the Węgrów County, inhabited by various very friendly animals, mainly those that lay eggs. Dominating over all are African ostriches, but here you will also find chickens, ducks, geese, quails, guinea fowls, pheasants, turkeys, peacocks, and many other interesting species. Tours are conducted with a guardian who guides and talks about the residents of the park.
opening hours: daily in the season from 10:00 to 18:00; off-season by prior arrangement with the owner
entry: 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, hanging 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. Centuries ago, this area belonged to the Masovian princes, who had a hunting manor in nearby Kamieńczyk. Hence the forests got their name.
We invite you to explore the nearby attractions during a virtual tour: http://badzmy.razem.przewodnikvr.pl/
