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?

Visiting the Undergrounds in Sandomierz

If you are planning to visit Sandomierz, it's worth starting your adventure with this charming town right here! Why? Here you will learn everything important about the history of the town, about the most important figures associated with it, and also about interesting places in the area.

Sandomierz: Underground Tourist Route - attractions

Of course, the attraction itself is walking through the labyrinth of underground corridors! Sometimes it will be narrow, sometimes wide, bright... or a bit dark.

Along the way, the guide will tell us legends, including the most famous one about Halina Krępiance: a girl who saved the city from the Tatars by leading them into an underground corridor with no exit.

We will also learn the true history of the city, its famous inhabitants, as well as where the underground rooms came from, what is their connection and impact on the history of the city.

Most attractions await us in the multimedia room. Here we will watch a short film adaptation of the legend and meet the most important historical figures associated with Sandomierz, including Jan Długosz, St. Jacek, Marcin of Urzędów, and many others.

Further rooms feature small thematic exhibitions, related to various aspects of the city's history and traditions, e.g. archaeological exhibition, wine room, and even a story about the Sandomierz executioner:

In several underground rooms, there are presentations of local attractions and interesting places (including invitations to Sandomierz castle, to the museum in Dom Długosza, or to the Porcelain Factory in nearby Ćmielów).

Underground Tourist Route in Sandomierz - practical information

• we visit the route in groups with a guide
• the tour lasts approx. 1 hour
• the tour route is 470 m long
• along the way, we climb several dozen steps - it is not possible to visit with a pram
• the entrance and exit of the route are in different places (but not far from each other).
• the temperature in the underground is constant approx. 10 degrees. If you are visiting on a hot summer day, remember to bring warmer clothing!

PS. This place made it to our list of favorite places in Sandomierz. Check out the rest!

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Author: Marfusza
Publish Date: 2023-09-23