What's worth seeing in Sandomierz? What attractions does this picturesque city by the Vistula River offer? In this charming place, everyone will find something for themselves: you will discover extraordinary stories and dark legends, play as a herbalist and a policeman, and get to know Sandomierz from every angle: from above and 'inside out'.
- Sandomierz - attractions you must visit!
- 1. Underground Tourist Route - an adventure with the history of Sandomierz
- 2. The World of Father Matthew - wax figure exhibition
- 3. Magic Brews - interactive museum of herbs and herbalism
- 4. DÅ‚ugosz's House - Diocesan Museum in Sandomierz full of surprises
- 5. Opatowska Gate - viewpoint of the Old Town in Sandomierz
- What else is worth seeing in Sandomierz?
- Royal Castle in Sandomierz
- Basilica Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Dominican Gate - Needle's Eye
- Natural Treasures in Sandomierz and its surroundings
- Souvenirs from Sandomierz
Sandomierz - attractions you must visit!
Sandomierz is full of interesting places, charming alleys that you will surely discover on your own. Which museums in Sandomierz are worth visiting during a walk around the Old Town? Here is our subjective choice of 5 most interesting places that you will find in the immediate vicinity of the Sandomierz Market Square.
1. Underground Tourist Route - an adventure with the history of Sandomierz
The undergrounds of Sandomierz, hidden under the Market Square, are the best place to start exploring the city. Walking through the underground corridors, you will learn urban legends and everything that every tourist should know about Sandomierz!
Undergrounds in Sandomierz: Underground Tourist Route
The Undergrounds in Sandomierz and the Underground Tourist Route are one of the biggest attractions of this picturesque town by the Vistula River. Is it worth visiting and what will we see during the tour? ...
2. The World of Father Matthew - wax figure exhibition
There would be no increased tourist traffic in Sandomierz today if the city had not appeared as a picturesque backdrop to the adventures of a priest-detective a dozen years ago. This place is an opportunity to take pictures with famous actors, and also to play as a policeman!
World of Father Matthew: museum, wax figure cabinet
The wax figure museum "World of Father Matthew" is a response to the high interest of tourists who come to Sandomierz following their favorite characters from the TV show. For those who are not fans of the "Father Matthew" series, it is also an interesting place where we can see carefully made figures of Polish actors. ...
3. Magic Brews - interactive museum of herbs and herbalism
One of the former inhabitants of Sandomierz, botanist Marcin from Urzędów, created a great work: 'Polish Herbarium'. This place, which we can visit on the Sandomierz Market Square, refers to the herbal passion of master Marcin, and there you can learn all the secrets of plants!
Czary Napary - a museum of herbs and herbalism in Sandomierz
Czary Napary is a unique, interactive museum of herbs, herbalism, and herbal medicine. Its patron is the famous resident of Sandomierz: Marcin from Urzędów - a priest, doctor, botanist, and herbalist. The museum's exhibition can be seen as an expansion of his passion and research. ...
4. DÅ‚ugosz's House - Diocesan Museum in Sandomierz full of surprises
Do you think that a church museum will be boring? Let yourself be surprised by the collection of treasures gathered in the Sandomierz House of Jan DÅ‚ugosz. Surely everyone will find something for themselves here!
DÅ‚ugosz House - Diocesan Museum in Sandomierz
DÅ‚ugosz House, also known as the Sandomierz Diocesan Museum, is a place where you can encounter the city's history in its various forms. Several museum halls house true treasures, as well as many surprising curiosities. ...
5. Opatowska Gate - viewpoint of the Old Town in Sandomierz
The medieval city gate is now a place from where we can look at the monuments of Sandomierz from above. Have we visited all of them?
Opatowska Gate - a viewpoint on the Old Town in Sandomierz
Opatowska Gate is one of the main attractions of the Old Town in Sandomierz. It is the only preserved city gate, with a history dating back to the 14th century. Today, it is one of the most popular viewpoints in the city. ...
What else is worth seeing in Sandomierz?
Of course, the picturesque town by the Vistula River offers you many more attractions than the five places mentioned above. When going on a trip to Sandomierz, don't forget to visit other important and no less interesting places!
Royal Castle in Sandomierz
Picturesquely located on the high bank of the Vistula River. Today there is a museum, where you will find, among others, the oldest Polish chess set!
Basilica Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
It's worth looking into the baroque interior of the cathedral. Attention! The side walls of the cathedral's nave are 'decorated' with large paintings with very drastic scenes of hundreds of different scenes of death and martyrdom (supposedly everyone, according to the date of their birth can see here how they will die...). Not recommended for the sensitive.
Dominican Gate - Needle's Eye
Through this charming, narrow passage you will descend from the Old Town to the green-filled Piszczele Park and two beautiful Sandomierz ravines (see below).
Natural Treasures in Sandomierz and its surroundings
Sandomierz is not only monuments and museums! Just next to the Old Town awaits you the green-filled Piszczele Park, and in its immediate vicinity two famous Sandomierz ravines:
Ravine of St. Jacek and Ravine of Queen Jadwiga
The walking route through two picturesque loess ravines in Sandomierz is an opportunity to take a break from the city noise and relax amidst greenery.
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Queen Jadwiga Gorge and St. Jacek Gorge in Sandomierz
Pepper Mountains Nature Reserve
Just beyond the city limits (but very close) hides an unusual geological attraction: the oldest mountains in Poland, i.e., half a million year old hills of Carboniferous shale.
Pepper Mountains - nature reserve near Sandomierz
The Pepper Mountains, also known as "Sandomierz Pepper Hills" are interesting hills on the border of Sandomierz and Dwikozy commune. They are made of Cambrian shales, which are half a billion years old. Because of this, the Pepper Mountains are considered the oldest mountains in Poland. ...
Souvenirs from Sandomierz
The inhabitants of Sandomierz, taking advantage of the great interest of tourists in their charming city, have prepared for their guests many different souvenirs, including regional products.
At every step you will come across stalls with Sandomierz fudge, liquors (wine, cider, regional beer) and jewelry made of striped flint, which is only found in this region. This unique stone even has its own... monument!
PS. You will find the location of all places and photos on the map in the header of the article.
Publish Date: 2023-09-23