In this article, you will find a sightseeing guide to spending one day in Rzeszow!
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Morning
(one day in Rzeszow)
The city centre of Rzeszow can be easily explored on foot. So to start your sightseeing head to the Market Square
The Market Square is a heart of the city. Although not as big as in nearby Krakow, Rzeszow Market Square is reminiscent of a central square of a classic small Polish town
Here you will find one of the most beautiful buildings in town, – an elegant City Hall
Rzeszow City Hall was originally built in the 17th century but the present Neo-Renaissance structure dates back to the end of 19th century
For one of the most famous and interesting attractions in Rzeszow check Underground Tourist Route!
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It is a route lying underneath the Market Square though the former cellars of the trade houses that operated in Rzeszow since the medieval times. It’s a cool experience and a great way to discover more about the history of the city in a fun way
For more info about the Underground Tourist Route go HERE
Also, on the Market Square, you can visit the Museum of Ethnography boasting a great collection of wooden sculptures and folk art
For more information about the Museum of Ethnography go HERE
It’s time for a coffee break! For one of the best coffee shops in town check Kawa Rzeszowska
Afternoon
(one day in Rzeszow)
After having a coffee break head to the Baroque Rzeszow Cathedral – the oldest church in the city. Inside you can admire the magnificent interior incorporating Baroque and Rococo elements
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For one of the most beautiful buildings in the city take a short walk to the Bernardine Monastery built in the first half of 17th century
With a stunning interior, the building is a Rzeszow must-see
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After admiring the religious architecture, take a stroll through the vibrant 3 Maja Street full of eclectic architecture
The road will lead you to another highlight of Rzeszow – grandiose Rzeszow Castle
Rzeszow castle was originally built in 1458 and rebuilt in 1902-1906. Currently, it houses the provincial court
Right next to the Castle you can find the Lubomirski Summer Palace
As well as a group of magnificent Art Nouveau villas
After this part of sightseeing head back to the area around the Market Square to find two synagogues, – the Old Synagogue and the New Synagogue
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To find out more about the history of Jews in Rzeszow go HERE
For good places to eat you can check:
- Stary Browar Rzeszowski – local meals and a brewery
- Pierogarnia “Na piętrze” – a place that serves traditional Polish pierogi
- Kuk Nuk – contemporary Polish cuisine
- Restauracja Konfitura – traditional Polish restaurant
- Burger Store – great burger place
For more information about the city check the Official Website of the City of Rzeszow
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Very nice city. The largest city in south-eastern Polish, the capital of the Podkarpackie Province and the center of Rzeszow Metropolitan Area. The seat of local government and the provincial government and the judiciary. It is the center of economic, academic, cultural and recreational south-eastern Polish. It serves as an important center for the aerospace industry, information technology, chemical, commercial, construction and service. It is a booming city of young and enterprising people.