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House of Dlugosz - a very early museum
Pawtuxet Says: It's a double treat to visit this museum which was an old mansion built in 1416. First because of the age of the building...rare to find a house of this date. Secondly..because of the charming collections held by the Diocese, which currently owns and operates the little...
gosiaPL Says: This is fun. You can go on a 45 minutes' guided tour in the maze of brick-laid narrow tunnels, of which some are 12 m (38 ft) below the ground level. The route is 470 m long and easy, you will be going up and down the stairs several times though. It is a system of corridors...
Pawtuxet Says: Antoni Rzasa's exhibit was a temporary exhibit at the House of Dlugosz museum operated by the Diocese. The artist's work is unique and, as the curator priest pointed out, he seemed to be making some point in his symbolism. His creations are made of one piece of wood and...
Pawtuxet Says: These historic towns are made for walking the cobblestoned streets, and resting a while in a cafe to take in the ambiance of the place. There are stories connected to nearly all of the buidings here. As I mentioned, the town dates to 800 but the buildings here are restored...
Pawtuxet Says: The banner spanning the quaint little street was to announce the Sea Chanty Festival taking place on the weekend. There was a play on words there....as Sandomierz was altered for the sake of sea chanties to sound like SHant omierz. The Polish pronunciation for SZ would be...
Pawtuxet Says: This plaque on House No. 14 commemorates one of Poland's...and Sandomierz's famous citizens. . Composer Mikolaj Gomalka, who lived here. He is best known for his melody to the psalms written in 1580.
Pawtuxet Says: You can always find artists sketching scenes around the square. Look over their shoulders to see how they are doing. These students were probably here for a summer program at the university in Sandomierz.
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a few in the Market Sq.: Eat comfortably in the Market Sq.
gosiaPL Says: There are quite a few restaurants in the Market Sq. I tried the TRZYDZIESTKA (meaning "No 30") for coffee on one day, and then the STAROMIEJSKA for lunch on another day. I had this lunch on a Sunday, and many local people came for a meal, which was a good sign of the food...
Pawtuxet Says: There was a certain time of the afternoon...we all know about this... when suddenly everyone wants an ice cream at the same time. Happens frequently...in many countries. Such was the case here in front of the oldest restaurant mentioned earlier. Of course Gosia and I...
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The Market Sq. is a frequent venue for live music. When we were there, preparations were made for shanties singing! I thought it was funny with Sandomierz being located in Southern Poland and away from the sea. The even was called "Shantomierz" which was a cute word play on the name of the city. I wish we had time to stay well into late afternoon and evening to listen to live singing, but we had to go on our way...
Written Aug 23, 2006
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Sandomierz lies about 200km south of Warsaw, and 165km NW of Krakow. The fastest way to get there is by car: just over 3 h from Warsaw (route 77 or 79) and 2.5 h from Krakow (route 79).
The town is rather off the main railroads and bus routes so using public transport will be a bit of a hassle: not too many rides or, in the case of railroad, you may have to change trains if you want to travel at a more convenient time.
If you'd still rather go by train, prepare for a longer journey: over 5 hours from Warsaw (look only for the direct connections). From Krakow it looks like you will have to change trains, and it will also take over 5 hours. Bear in mind that Sandomierz train station is quite far from the Old Town, on the other side of the Vistula, but buses to the centre go every 20 minutes.
Another option is by bus but it seems there are more rides from Warsaw (4.5 hours) than from Krakow.
Updated Jul 1, 2006
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There are many gift stores, local craft stores, cards kiosks and antique shops in the Market Sq. and the little streets around it, particularly in the Opatowska street that connects the mediaeval Opatowska Gate with the Market Sq. Just walk around, check the window dislpays and peek into the ones you like.
If it's stamps you're after, the Post Office is right in the Market Sq. on your right as you enter from Opatowska street.
Written Aug 23, 2006
Pawtuxet Says: There is something special about lace curtains moving in the breeze by an open window. Especially if the window itself is architecturally interesting. Such is the case all around the main square in Sandomierz. I find this one of the very charming things about European...
Pawtuxet Says: This guy didn't seem to have any particular purpose..but to simply walk thru the square in his long skirt and strange hat. Several other costumed young people would appear from time to time as well. Gosia was intrigued with the bagpipers who appeared in their kilts to do a...
Pawtuxet Says: Everytime I see a drug store in Poland... it fascinates me. Their architecture, signage and pharmacy symbol are so much more interesting than looking at our American drug stores...CVS, Walgreen's, and the like. which would you prefer?
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Visiting Sandomierz involves a lot of walking but it's not gonna be strainful, even if you venture towards the gorges. Still, make sure you have comfy shoes on! The hills that some of the greatest attractions are located on are not high, and the roads that lead to them are paved - you won't need any serious hiking shoes :-)
Written Jun 30, 2006
The Castle in Baranow Sandomierski
gosiaPL Says: If you have time, go to the nearby village of Baranow Sandomierski [just 30 km SW of Sandomierz] to see the castle from the 16/17th century. This magnate residence looks more like a fine palace, but it really was a fortified castle - you can see the remains of the original...
gosiaPL Says: The Pepper Hills sit about 2.5 km north of the town. Named after the brown colour of the Cambrian rocks, they are a great geological reserve, a unique outcrop of this kind in Europe. They are also a natural reserve, famous for the 15 kinds of wild roses, hawthorne, and other...
gosiaPL Says: The first Jewish community in Sandomierz was established as early as in the 14th century. Before WWII about 40% of the town's population was Jewish. The synagogue that was arrected in 1768 still stands (along with the Kahal building) but now it houses the town's archives.
The good old stroll in the old streets
gosiaPL Says: I always like to walk in little old cobbled streets. They may not be the major tourist attraction but they add to the feel of the place. In Sandomierz you walk a lot if you want to get to the major antiquities located on hills so you're bound to see some of them. Picture...
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If you're looking for a quiet place of great history, which has not been trampled by crowds of tourists yet, Sandomierz is just for you. This small town is off the main routes but it prides itself......
What a delightful little town. Predominantly baroque in style, set atop a hill and overlooking the river and valley below (unfortunately Poland does not make the most of its river locations and towns...
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