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| Kazimierz Dolny | ||
| Voivodeship | Lublin | |
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| Residents | 3.500 | |
other value for residents on Wikidata: 3584   | ||
| height | 125 m | |
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Kazimierz Dolny is a small town on the banks of the Vistula, north of the mouth of the Chodelka, and a tourist gem in Poland in the Lublin Voivodeship in the landscape protection park of the same name. The region of the Lesser Poland Vistula breakthrough is under discussion as a natural and cultural heritage of UNESCO.
background
In the 11th century there was a settlement on one of the hills called Wietrzna Górathat belonged to the Benedictines. In the 12th century, Duke Kazimierz the Just transferred the place to the Premonstratensian Canons, who built it in his honor Kazimierz renamed. The nickname "Dolny" was added later, with reference to the location on the Vistula, to Kazimierz Dolny von Kazimierz at Krakow to distinguish. At the beginning of the 14th century, King Ladislaus Ellenlang donated today's parish church and built the castle. During this time the place received city rights. The road network dates back to the 15th century. In the 16th century the place developed into an important transshipment point for grain shipped down the Vistula. In 1628 the Franciscan nun settled in Kazimierz Dolny and built a monastery. The city began to decline in 1656 when Swedish troops set it on fire and looted it. The partitions of Poland meant a definitive end to the grain trade. Towards the end of the 19th century, with the onset of tourism, a renaissance began for the city, which was now part of the Russian division. Villas and boarding houses for summer visitors were created Warsaw or Lublin. During the Second World War, large parts of the city were destroyed, but the reconstruction of many buildings took place quickly and Kazimierz Dolny was able to increase its tourist importance.
getting there
Kazimierz Dolny is across from the west Kielce and Puławy best to achieve.
By plane
Flying from Warsaw and Rzeszów Destinations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
By train
The direct journey by train is from Germany (via Berlin and Warsaw) only possible to Puławy (about 20 km from Kazimierz Dolny). From here you can reach the place by taxi, bus or minibus.
By bus
There are bus connections with minibuses from Warsaw, Lublin and Puławy (train station).
In the street
The journey from Germany is via Berlin and Łódź and Kielce possible on the developed A2 motorway.
By boat
Kazimierz Dolny is located on the Vistula River, on which inland navigation to the north (Warsaw) and south (Sandomierz and Krakow) leads.
mobility
Since the core city has only 2600 inhabitants, all sights are within walking distance. Bicycles can be rented on the banks of the Vistula.
Tourist Attractions
Core city
Kazimierz Dolny was still one of the insider tips 30 to 40 years ago, today it is known and loved as a tourist destination all over Poland. The main sights are within walking distance of the market square (Rynek) to reach:
Castles
- Ruin of the royal castle. built from 1300 in the Gothic style. Expanded into a castle in the style of the Lublin Renaissance. Destroyed in 1655.
- Defense tower. built in the 13th century in the Gothic style. Destroyed in 1655.
Churches
- Parish Church of St. John and St. Bartholomew. built in 1586 in the style of the early Lublin Renaissance. Their furnishings are also mannerist and early baroque in nature. The organ is one of the oldest surviving organs in the country; its larch wood frame dates from 1620. Renaissance bust by Mikołaja Przybyły. Choir stalls from the early 17th century. Baptismal font from the workshop of Santi Gucci. Baroque main altar. Early baroque preacher's chair from 1615 with a later rococo canopy.
- Marienkirche. built in 1589 in the style of the early Lublin Renaissance.
- Anna Church. built in 1671 in the style of the late Lublin Renaissance.
- Christ Chapel at the Lublin Gate. built in 1588.
Monasteries
- Franciscan monastery. built 1638–1668 in the style of the late Lublin Renaissance. Monastery wall from the high baroque.
- Heiliggeistspital. In the style of the Lublin Renaissance of 1635.
Synagogues
- 1 Former synagogue.
A rural quarry stone synagogue from the 18th century. Used as a cinema and now vacant.
- Bath house. Today Hotel Perła Kazimierza.
Storage
- Storage Ulanowski, in a 16th century attic. Today natural history museum. Open: varies according to the season.
- Nowakowski granary from the late 16th century.
- Storage flint from the late 16th century.
- Kobiałki granary from 1636. Today Hotel PTTK.
- Memory under the crane from the 17th century. Today hotel.
- King Casimir's memory from the 17th century. Today hotel.
- Pielak warehouse from the 17th century. Today ruin.
- Storage under the wreaths from the 17th century. Today a youth hostel.
- Memory twin from the 17th century.
- Tyszkiewicz granary from the 17th century.
- Krakowska warehouse from the 17th century.
- More historical granaries.
Town houses
- The two most famous town houses are To Saint Nicholas and To Saint Christopher at the market square. Its facades are decorated with mannerist stone carving from the end of the 16th century.
- Mannerist Celej house from 1630. Today a museum.
- Gdansk house from the late baroque from 1795.
- White House.
- Further historical town houses.
- Wooden houses from the 18th and 19th centuries on the Kleiner Markt and the side streets.
- Szukalski villa. Today ruin.
Monuments
- Renaissance fountain in the market
Places
- Marketplace
- Small market place
Viewpoints
- It is recommended to climb one of the hills, especially the mountain of three crosses, and enjoy the view over the village and the Vistula valley.
Kazimierz Dolny Municipality
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To the cemetery and the Ravines Minibus tours are offered that leave when enough paying guests are gathered. Alternatively, there are also tours with off-road vehicles.
- 2 Old Jewish Cemetery.The old Jewish cemetery from around 1600 is located two kilometers from the market square.
- Red Army military cemetery. located on the outskirts.
- New Jewish cemetery. The new Jewish cemetery from around 1850.
- Korzeniowy Dół. One of the beautiful ravines in the east of the municipality - who Ravines, engl. gorges expected might be disappointed with these natural landmarks.
- 3 Esther Castle.Zamek Esterki, a castle ruin from the 14th century in the municipality of Bochotnica.
activities
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Kazimierz Dolny is ideal as a station for hiking, cycling or canoeing tours.
Museums
- Natural History Museum
- Vistula Museum
- open air museum
shop
Kazimierz was discovered not only by tourism, but also by artists. In addition to souvenirs and handicrafts, you can look out for local handicrafts, especially on market days. The small grocery stores usually have a large assortment and longer opening times than in Germany.
kitchen
A specialty from Kazimierz Dolny is the rooster pastry. - There are restaurants in every price range, from international to good Polish cuisine. In the Zielona Tawerna already dined by state presidents.
Cheap
- Knajpa Artystyczna
- Weranda
- Pod Psem
- Kamienica
medium
- U Fryzjera
- Kwadrans
- Dobra Rybka Fish & Chips
- Stara Łaźnia
- Piekarnia Sarzyński
- Podcienia
- Ministerstwo Smaku u Rzetelskich
- Galeria u Dziwisza
- Restauracja Sielanka
- Restauracja Krakowska
Upscale
- Zielona Tawerna
- Restauracja Botanika
nightlife
Saturday Klezmer music in the Jewish restaurant, night hikes, ... - those who value nightlife will live in Lublin and pay a day visit to the place.
accommodation
There are hotels, guest houses, private rooms. Otherwise, day visits from Puławy or Lublin are recommended.
Cheap
- Hotel Wenus
- Willa Murka
- Willa IMA
- Old synagogue
- Kamienica Biała
- Willa Pod Basztą
- Guest House On The Floor
- Apartamenty Zacisze
medium
- Hotel Kazimierzówka
- Balia Spa & Wellness
- Folwark Walencja
- Well Górach
- Villa Bohema
- Mars
- Pod Wietrzną Górą
- Two Moons Hotel
Upscale
- Apartment Rynek 3
- Hotel Garni Rajchertówka
- Hotel Krol Kazimierz
- Pension Kazimierski
trips
Who will choose Kazimierz as a quiet location Sandomierz, Puławy, Lublin, Zamość, Zwierzyniec or the spa Nałęczów visit. The alternative is to visit one of these places for a day.
literature
See article too Poland.
Web links
- http://www.kazimierzdolny.pl/ - Official website of Kazimierz Dolny
