The Pagan Village near the Holy Cross Sanctuary

The Sacred Grove, the pagan gods called Świst and Poświst, an old inn, a herbalist’s hut, potter’s and carpenter’s workshops – you can see this in the Medieval Village in Huta Szklana in the Bieliny Commune.

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The Museum of Toys and Play

Dolls, toy soldiers, puppets, model aircrafts and toy cars – the greatest collection of toys in Poland is presented in the Museum of Toys and Play in Kielce. This is an attraction not only for the youngest.

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The European Fairy Tale Centre in Pacanów

Pacanów is a real town associated with Koziołek Matołek (the Silly Goat), a famous hero of children’s literature, created by Kornel Makuszyński and Marian Walentynowicz in 1933. Koziołek Matołek was a goat and he wanted to reach Pacanów in the belief that goats are shoed there. Before his arrival to Pacanów he lost the way […]

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Szydłów – the Polish Carcassonne

According to the legend, the name of this charming town comes from the name of a local brigand called Szydło. You can admire a medieval city arrangement there. A vast square, low-rise buildings, no crowds and the ever-present tranquillity bring a feeling that the time has suddenly stopped.

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Chmielnik – a town on the crossroads of old trading trails

The name “Chmielnik” comes from a place overgrown with hop or a hop fields (pol. hop – chmiel). It is even reflected in the city’s coat of arms – a green branch with three hops on a red background. The city has a very rich history. The first mention of it comes from the 13th […]

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Stopnica – a Royal Town

The place famous for a historic city church, it also used to be one of the Royal Burghs. The beginnings of Stopnica date back to the turn of the 11th and 12th century.

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Bodzentyn – a town you want to come back to

There are many reasons to visit this small town situated in the central part of the Świętokrzyskie Mountains as time seems to have stopped in here. The beautiful landscapes, beloved and praised by the famous Polish writer Stefan Żeromski, are most characteristic for this place, but Bodzentyn is also abundant in many valuable works of […]

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The unique medieval church in Wiślica

Almost all Polish kings prayed before the smiling Virgin Mary. The collegiate in Wiślica is one of the best preserved medieval churches, with unique relics of the past.

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Raków – a renaissance town

It is a small town with rich history. The founder of Raków chose a charming location – among forests, meadows and ponds. In this matter, nothing has changed since then.

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The Sanctuary of the Holy Cross Wood Relic

The Holy Cross Sanctuary (Święty Krzyż ) on the Łysiec mountain top is a spiritual and historic place. The relics of wood from the Christ’s Cross are objects of the greatest worship for the faithful. Every year, crowds of pilgrims, visitors and tourists want to see the Holy Cross.

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