Location: Zyrardow
Top Things to do in Zyrardow
What to do and see in Zyrardow, Poland: The Best Places and Tips
Żyrardów [ʐɨˈrarduf] ( listen) is a town and former industrial hub in central Poland with approximately 41,400 inhabitants (2006). It is the capital of Żyrardów County situated in the Masovian Voivodeship (since 1999); previously, it was in Skierniewice Voivodeship (1975–1998) 45 kilometres (28 miles) west of Warsaw. Żyrardów, initially a textile settlement, was named after French engineer and inventor Philippe de Girard, who worked in the area.
Restaurants in Zyrardow
1. Museum of Linen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By geojon - Greystones, Ireland
This museum is well set up, huge site which reflects the scale of the industry when it was in operation. Reception staff very good, admission is free, only draw back is the long walk to the site.
2. Church of Our Lady of Consolation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By endrju_74 - Ipswich, United Kingdom
Main church in Żyrardów, and one of the biggest churches in Mazovia region, modeled on Votivkirche church located on the Ringstraße in Vienna, Austria (also cathedrals in east bank of Warszawa and in Białystok used the same project). Build at the end of 19th century, when Żyrardów was a massive and wealthy industrial estate, specialising in producing linen. Owner of the estate, Karol Dittrich Jr., offered money needed to built this temple, he also offered all bricks needed - they were made in Radziejowice, and brought to Żyrardów by steam narrow gauge trains - all owned by Dittrich. Thanks to that the newly built church fits the red bricked facades of the whole estate. Some stained glass in church is said to be made by Józef Mehoffer, one of Polish top people in such craft. One of the bells on the tower is so heavy it's never been used, as it's vibes are so strong they can destroy the tower.
3. Industrial settlement in Zyrardow
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By endrju_74 - Ipswich, United Kingdom
It was 1829 when some wealthy people from Warszawa (Warsaw) decided to set up a new bussiness in linen. The capitol was a bit unsettled place those days, so they went to build a completely new settlement some 50 km west from Warszawa. The place got it's name from it's first engineer in charge, the French man Philippe de Girard, whose name sounds in Polish like Żyrard (-ów). First red-bricked building opened in 1833, followed by dozens of others, all built in the same technology, using red bricks, which is giving it a very distinguished look right to the present day. 1857 marks another milestone in developing of the industry in Żyrardów, as new owners - Austrian industrialers bought the estate, and quickly developped it into one of biggest manufactures in Europe. The period of growth ended up after WWI, even if there were still attempts to make it great again. After some years of being left disused parts of the complex are being new life given, in shape of shopping mall and new lofts in old factory buildings - all after carefully carried out reffurbishment. Local tourist office provides a map with trail linking all industrial remains. Car park available on the main square and surrounding streets (free during weekends and evenings).
4. Emka-Trans - Safe Travels
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
We are a transport company trading since 1991. We hire luxury coaches and mini-buses. We provide our services to tour operators, travel agencies, congresses, conferences, firms, functions, skiing trips, etc. in Poland and Europe. We hold Community license No OU-000370 to offer gainful international passenger carriage services. Thanks to our long experience, professionalism and constantly improved standards we are one of the leading transport companies in Poland. Our fleet consists exclusively of new, luxury SCANIA and Mercedes coaches (2013-2016) with 49, 51 and 69 seats with the full range of facilities. Co-operation with transport firms all over the country allows us to carry passengers from any location in Poland and provide logistical support for mass events with the number of participants running into several thousand. Our experience gained over many years of functioning in the tourist market allows us to meet to the requirements of even the most demanding customers.
Reviewed By Maciek S
We've spend amazing time sightseeing German monuments with Emka-Trans. Trip went smoothly, guide provided us with many insights and was very helpful. Bus was very clean, driver was professional and english speaking which is not very common! I did recommend it to my friends, and...MoreMaciek, thank you very much for such a kind words. Everytime we are trying to provide highest standard of our services. Looking forward to host you on next trip!
5. Karol August Dittrich town park in Zyrardow
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By endrju_74 - Ipswich, United Kingdom
This park was set up in late 19th century, as part of bigger planing and building activities carried out by industrialist Karol Dittrich Jr., who inherited Żyrardów estate after his father Karol August Dittrich. And Dittrich the father was the one who was the first owner of the estate, who made it into huge linen factory, who took care of his employees, and after whom this park is named. Refurbishment carried out in 2008 brought back this park to its former glory. The park was created in form of english landscape park, reffering to natural solutions. Many different ponds and little streams make lots of romantic spots. Small playground for little kids. Mansion in centre of park, build by Karol Dittrich Jr., now hosts a Museum of Western Masovia. Great spot for a while of relax during exploring Żyrardów.
6. Aqua Zyrardow
Overall Ratings
4 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Aiir92 - Madrid, Spain
Cuenta con zona de niños donde a penas cubre y u na zona de adultos... Algo pequeña pero no está llenisimo nunca, tiene un tobogán que está chulo para un par de veces.
Estuvimos una hora y se hizo largo el tiempo, tiene demasiado cloro.
