‘Sandomierz: the City of Mysteries and History’
Sandomierz is a city that looks like it has been taken out of the pages of a historical novel – with narrow streets, medieval townhouses and romantic corners which surprise you at every step you take! Feel like a detective discovering the history of Poland!
Worth seeing attractions:
- A walk in the Old Town – charming little streets, Renaissance tenement houses and a spirit of past ages.
- Underground Tourist Route – a labyrinth of cellars and corridors which hide secrets of old merchants.
- Opatów Gate – a panorama of the city from one of the best preserved medieval bastions.
- Queen Jadwiga Gorge – a picturesque nature trail where Mother Nature creates landscapes like from a fairytale.
- Royal Castle – the former residence of Polish monarchs, now a museum full of historic treasures.
- Cathedral Basilica – a Gothic pearl with unique frescoes and a remarkable history.
- Following the footsteps of the Polish Don Matteo from the famous TV series – a walk in the city you know from the TV screen.
- Tasting local delicacies – Sandomierz wines, traditional cheeses and regional snacks.
- Vistula cruises – unforgettable views of the city from the river.
Important notice:
- City of 7 hills – Sandomierz is often referred to as ‘little Rome’ because, like the Eternal City, it was built on seven hills.
- The Capital of Criminal Mysteries – the city is a tourist hit due to the TV series produced here and local inhabitants often play episodic roles there!
- Vistula – the river of gold – In the past, river gold was mined in the Sandomierz area. To this day, you can still find specks of this precious ore here!
When visiting Sandomierz, don’t forget to pay attention to these attractions of the region that may enrich your trip:
- Castle in Baranów Sandomierski (approx. 30 km). Called the ‘little Wawel’, this Renaissance castle impresses you with its remarkable architecture and beautiful park.
- The Pepper Mountains Landscape Park in the Pieprzowe Mountains (approx. 5 km) – Picturesque hills with a unique flora and fantastic views of the Vistula River. These are the oldest mountains in Poland!
- Krzyżtopór in Ujazd (approx. 40 km) – Ruins of a remarkable castle from the 17th century which once had more windows than there are days in a year and was famous for its wealth.
- Sandomierz vineyards (several locations) – The area around Sandomierz is a sheer paradise for wine lovers – don’t forget to visit one of the local vineyards and taste the local alcohols!
- Sulphur mine in Tarnobrzeg (approx. 35 km) – Nowadays, it is closed, but its grounds have been turned into the Tarnobrzeskie Lake – a fantastic relaxation spot and an oasis of water sports.
