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What is worth seeing in Radzyń Podlaski?
Radzyń Podlaski, a charming town in the Lubusz Voivodeship, hides many attractions worth discovering – for lovers of architecture, history, nature, and culture. It currently has just under 15,000 residents. In addition to the Potocki Palace, it is also known for its dairy cooperative - Spomlek, which produces some of the well-known cheeses throughout Poland.
Potocki Palace and Palace-Park Complex
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A Baroque and Rococo gem: built between 1750 and 1759 by Eustachy Potocki, according to the designs of Jakub Fontana and Jan Chryzostom Redler
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Architecture of the “entre cour et jardin” type, similar to Versailles – the main building between the honorary courtyard and the garden
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The interiors of the palace, reopened after restoration, amaze with mythological sculptures, although most of the furnishings were lost during World War II
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The park’s ponds and paths are perfect for a walk.
Orangery
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Built around 1760–63 as part of the Palace Garden – a pearl of Rococo architecture designed by Fontana,
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Characteristic details: a group depicting Apollo's chariot and putti placed at the facade,
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Today it houses the Radzyń Cultural Centre, a gallery, and is the main stage for events such as the Days of Karol Lipiński and Meetings with Author's Song.
Church of the Holy Trinity and Chapel of Guardian Angels
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Triple-gabled church in the style of Lubusz Renaissance from the mid-17th century, with a Baroque altar and late Renaissance pulpit,
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The interior hides the tomb of the founders, the Mniszch family, works of sculptural art and paintings by Józef Buchbinder,
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Chapel of Guardian Angels from the 17th century – with medieval roots and a Baroque appearance, the place of the annual festival “Days with Angels”.
Tourist Trails and Nature
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Radzyń lies on the Lubusz Renaissance Trail (about 250 km) – an ideal route for architecture enthusiasts,
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Surrounding the town: bicycle paths, Polesie nature-educational paths, NATURA 2000 reserves along the Tyśmienica and Białka rivers, as well as the Broszewskie Bagno Reserve,
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The Travelers' Square in the center is a pleasant place for a walk and reflection – travel boards, greenery.
Cultural Events
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Days of Karol Lipiński – a festival of classical and jazz music, concerts in the orangery since 1974,
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Orangery – nationwide Meetings with Author's Song, the Satirical Competition "White Bear", Ro(c)kowisko guitar event, Great Radzyń Photography and Radzyń Folk Autumn.
Regional Flavours
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Radzyń Podlaski is the “capital of noble cheeses” – Spomlek serves aged cheeses and gouda with wild garlic, ginger, black cumin, etc.,
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The town also has confectioneries and ice cream parlours.
Useful tips
- Tourist and Cultural Information Point - ul. Zamkowa 1 (near the palace) – audio guides and maps,
- Tour route “A Walk through Radzyń…” - Approximately 2 h – leads through the palace, church, and town,
- In case of needing refreshment - AquaMiś – a complex of swimming pools, saunas, and water entertainment - ul. Sikorskiego 15A.
VISITING RADZYŃ PODLASKI OR LUBUSZ VOIVODESHIP? - ORDER FROM US -
Radzyń Podlaski is a little-known but unique destination – a true Baroque pearl of Poland. The Potocki palace-park complex with its orangery is the town's showcase. Additionally, the sacred monuments, tourist trails, and numerous cultural events make this place attractive for a day or weekend trip. Gourmets should try local cheeses, and nature enthusiasts should choose exhibitions along rivers and reserves.
Many interesting pieces of information about Radzyń Podlaski and its surroundings can be found on the website - krainaserdecznosci.pl
