Przemyśl – a city that astonishes you
This is one of the oldest cities in Poland, full of mysterious histories and unique attractions. You can visit the Przemyśl Fortress here, one of the largest fortresses in Europe, take a peek into underground tunnels and taste the best coffee in the country – Przemyśl is the capital of Polish coffee drinkers! And you yearn for some adrenaline, in winter you can go down the longest toboggan run in Poland, running right through the city centre. Przemyśl is not an obvious attraction, but it’s exactly the reason why it is worth a visit!
What is worth seeing in Przemyśl?
- Przemyśl Fortress – one of the largest fortifications in Europe, full of mysterious ruins and underground tunnels.
- Old Market Square and Old Town – charming Renaissance tenement houses, romantic cafés and the old Town Hall.
- Casimir Castle – a Gothic fortress with a beautiful view of the city and of the San River.
- Museum of Bells and Pipes – the only one in Poland to present the craftsmanship traditions of Przemyśl.
- Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. John the Baptist in Przemyśl – an impressive temple with a rich Baroque interior.
- Clock Tower - a vantage point with a panoramic view of the city.
- Tartar Mound - a legendary vantage point with an amazing landscape.
- Castle Park – an ideal place for strolling amidst greenery and monuments.
- Toboggan run – a winter attraction in the centre of the city.
- Boulevards on the San - a great place to relax and enjoy the views.
Important notice:
- The oldest road sign in Poland – Przemyśl has the oldest surviving road sign in our country! It’s a stone sign from 1687, showing the way to Lviv.
- Underground city – under the Old Town, there is a network of old cellars and tunnels that were once used by merchants to store their goods and in the wartime served as a shelter for the inhabitants.
- The largest collection of pipes in Poland – the Museum of Bells and Pipes presents unique pipes, including intricately carved specimens that are true works of art!
- Przemyśl is a city full of surprises – the longer you stay there, the more secrets you discover!
What you should see around Przemyśl:
- Lviv (approx. 1.5 h away) – if you have your passport with you, Przemyśl is a wonderful starting point for your trip to Lviv – a city of a rich ambience and culture, totally unforgettable.
- Pacławska Calvary – a picturesque hilltop sanctuary known as the ‘Subcarpathian Częstochowa. An ideal place for spiritual reflection and admiring the views.
- Arboretum in Bolestraszyce – a unique botanical garden with exotic plants, picturesque ponds and an old manor house.
- Przemyśl Forts – the remains of a huge World War I fortifications scattered around the city. Some of them are open to visitors.
- Krasiczyn Castle – one of the most beautiful Renaissance castles in Poland, surrounded by a picturesque park.
- Kopystanka nature reserve – a fantastic place for hike with the beautiful panoramas of the Przemyskie Foothills in the background.
- Bieszczady (approx. 1.5 hr drive) – if you have more time, why don’t you go hiking in the highlands or visit atmospheric towns such as Wetlina or Ustrzyki Górne?
- Lviv (approx. 1.5 h away) – if you have your passport with you, Przemyśl is a wonderful starting point for your trip to Lviv – a city of a rich ambience and culture, totally unforgettable.
