Location: Swietokrzyskie Province
Top Things to do in Swietokrzyskie Province
Top Restaurants in Swietokrzyskie Province
Top 10 Things to do in Swietokrzyskie Province, Poland
Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Świętokrzyskie Province, or Holy Cross Province (Polish: województwo świętokrzyskie [vɔjɛˈvut͡stfɔ ɕfʲɛntɔˈkʂɨskʲɛ]) is one of the 16 voivodeships (provinces) into which Poland is divided. It is situated in southeastern Poland, in the historical province of Lesser Poland, and takes its name from the Świętokrzyskie (Holy Cross) mountain range. Its capital and largest city is Kielce.
Restaurants in Swietokrzyskie Province
1. Bazylika Narodzenia Najswietszej Maryi Panny
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
2. Krzyztopor Castle
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4.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By Dajwid
A great place to visit if you are in the area, 10pln to enter. Small shop just outside the gate to buy snacks.
Huge investment recently for use as a wedding venue. But this is well hidden away and doesn't spoil the place.
Toilet facilities are fantastic, you would be hard pressed to find better anywhere.
3. Sandomierz Market Square (Rynek)
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4.5 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By Pawel411 - Warsaw, Poland
I have not been there for quite a while and forgotten how beautiful it is. Or perhaps it looks much better now than 20 years ago. Anyway, as the whole Sandomierz Old Town, the market avoided communist architeture and it is like walking around an Italian historical small town. Many shops and restaurants, quite crowded at weekends, Polish tourists prevail.
4. Kadzielnia Park
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4.5 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By LukewarmCatastrophe - LukewarmCatastrophe
The review below which states that this attraction is only open from April to September is incorrect. I'm glad we checked with Tourist Information who confirmed that you can visit any time of the year and this makes sense as it is literally a park in the city - there are no gates, no entrance fee etc, you just walk in!
Great to climb up and get a peaceful vista of the city. Fantastic photo opportunities if you're lucky enough to visit on a day when the sky is a gorgeous azure blue like it was for us (early April!!!).
I look forward to visiting again and maybe catching a concert at the ampitheatre which is in the grounds or perhaps seeing what it's like in the evening for a different perspective.
5. Town Hall Sandomierz
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4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By mr b - Preston, United Kingdom
well its in the middle of tha main square which is lovely in itself. There is a really good bar below which has local music in on aoccasions. Also underground passages with a tour. Only in Polish though the last time I did it.
6. Opatowska Gate
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4.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By Bob L - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I came here in mid-July 2015 but the gaTE MUST STILL STAND.We drove here from Tarnobrzeg and parked just outside the Old Town, in the shadow of this fine gate. It is most imposing and a very fitting entrance to one of the loveliest towns in Poland. Dating from 14th century, it is full of history.
7. Holy Queen Jadwiga Gorge
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4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By SpyrosB72
First of all you need trekking shoes. After you wear your shoes you can enjoy a small walk on the gorge.
8. Checiny Castle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 135 reviews
Undoubtedly, the Royal Castle in Chęciny is a magic place. Recently, a complete revitalization of the Castle has been proceeded and the castle is now shining anew. During the day, wandering through the fortress, you will be surprised by the amount of attractions you encounter. Moving back in time come and see the castle's crew in historical costumes. Ferro Aquilae Team is inviting you for a dance. In the background, you may hear the clangs of swords and loud uproars. It is the knight's fights and arquebuses shots. In the yard of the lower castle, the armourer is precisely preparing the armour. Is the castle preparing for a siege? There is a Cage of Shame nearby which is awaiting for the prisoners and just behind it, there are enormous stocks. And in the dungeon? Long time ago there was a prisoner chained to its walls...In the treasury, the gold and the silver shimmers, the coins are falling out from the chests. The castle is old, but full of life! The Royal Castle is located on the Castle Mountain. In order to reach the ruins from the Chęciny centre, it is advisable to follow Jędrzejowska street, heading to the southwest to the car park at the foot of the castle. Next, follow the Royal Route up to the fortress' gate. You can choose another, more difficult trail to the castle - from the main square follow a stony road past the Chęciny Commune Office, turn right next to the church dedicated to Saint Bartholomew and head upwards following a steep path towards the castle.
Reviewed By Edyta A - Dallas, Texas, United States
This 14th century castle is beautiful, fun and educational for families with children but it's not stroller or wheel chair friendly. You can leave stroller next to the ticket box if you want & continue on foot with kids in the carrier etc. The fortress was build this way because of it's historical function (supposed to be hard to get). My elementary school age kid loved the castle. We were able to climbed both towers, see beautiful Panorama of Świętokrzyskie voivodeship, check treasury, prison tower (where even future Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights was imprisoned), learn medieval dances, try knights armor etc. This castle is located close to highways S7 between Warsaw and Cracow. Perfect for a 2 hours stop or you can check other local attractions like Raj Cave (Jaskinia Raj) and Neanderthal Center and/ or Da Vinci Science Center (Centrum Nauki Da Vinci) and make it a whole day trip. All these attractions are perfect for families with kids.
9. Needle's Eye (Ucho Igielne), Sandomierz
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4 based on 102 reviews
10. Paradise Cave
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4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By KrisD_pl - Warsaw, Poland
Beautiful cave, one of the most famous in Poland. Interesting karst forms in bunch of different shapes. Quite cold with temperature inside not exceeding 10 degrees Celsius, so take proper cloths. I would advise to book tickets in advance through the website.
What you should know:
- there's a payable parking from where it takes approx. 5 minutes to get to the cave
- it's forbidden to take photos inside the cave so don't take your tripod like I did :-)
- the path is short and easy so you don't have to be extremely fit
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