Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Kielce, Poland

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Number of sights 8 sights
Distance 2.2 km
Ascend 37 m
Descend 29 m

Experience Kielce in Poland in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Kielce

Sight 1: Kościół pw. Świętego Wojciecha w Kielcach

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St. Adalbert's Church – a church from the eighteenth century in Kielce, located near the city center, between IX Wieków Kielc Avenue and Bodzentyńska Street.

Wikipedia: Kościół św. Wojciecha w Kielcach (PL), Website

553 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 2: Muzeum Historii Kielc

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Muzeum Historii Kielc Daria Maroń-Ptak / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Museum of the History of Kielce – a museum operating in Kielce since 1 February 2008.

Wikipedia: Muzeum Historii Kielc (PL), Website

230 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Ekumeniczna Świątynia Pokoju

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Ekumeniczna Świątynia Pokoju Grzegorz Pietrzak (user VindicatoR) / CC BY 2.5

The Church of the Holy Trinity, sometimes called the Evangelical Church, is a historic church on the main promenade of the city – Henryka Sienkiewicza Street in Kielce.

Wikipedia: Kościół Świętej Trójcy w Kielcach (ewangelicko-augsburski) (PL)

596 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 4: Teatr Dramatyczny im. Stefana Żeromskiego

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Teatr Dramatyczny im. Stefana Żeromskiego Grzegorz Pietrzak (user VindicatoR / CC BY 2.5

The Stefan Żeromski Theatre in Kielce – a theatre located in one of the historic tenement houses on Sienkiewicza Street. The current name has been in use since 1946. Several premieres take place here every year. In addition to its repertoire, the theatre also presents performances by invited ensembles. Each season ends with a plebiscite for the "Wild Rose", during which the audience awards the best actors and the most popular performances.

Wikipedia: Teatr im. Stefana Żeromskiego w Kielcach (PL), Website

258 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 5: Ławeczka Jana Karskiego

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Jan Karski's Benches – a series of monumental sculptures by sculptor Karol Badyna, dedicated to the memory of Jan Karski. The benches were created in the years 2002–2009: in Washington (2002), Kielce (2005), New York (2007), Łódź (2009), Tel Aviv (2009), Warsaw (2013) and Krakow (2016).

Wikipedia: Ławeczki Jana Karskiego (PL)

485 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 6: Katedra pw. Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny

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The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary simplified to Kielce Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic church that has the status of cathedral and basilica located in the city of Kielce in Poland. It is located in the "Castle Hill" in the heart of the city, next to the Palace of the Bishops of Kraków, also a famous landmark.

Wikipedia: Kielce Cathedral (EN), Website

99 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 7: Muzeum Narodowe w Kielcach

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National Museum in Kielce is a museum located in the Palace of the Kraków Bishops, Kielce, Poland. Its collections include valuable exhibits in the field of painting, handicraft, folk art, archeology, and natural sciences.

Wikipedia: National Museum in Kielce (EN), Website

14 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 8: Pałac Biskupów Krakowskich

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The Palace of the Kraków Bishops in Kielce, was built in the 17th century as a summer residence of bishops of Kraków in Kielce, Poland. The architecture of the palace constitutes a unique mélange of Polish and Italian traditions and reflects political ambitions of its founder. Currently the palace houses a branch of the National Museum with an important gallery of Polish paintings.

Wikipedia: Kraków Bishops Palace (EN)

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