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Things to see in Przemyśl (Poland): 53 places and when to go
Przemyśl is a town in Poland, and this site lists 53 places in and around it, mainly History (35), Hiking (9), Temples (8). The best known are Krasiczyn Castle, Przemyśl Cathedral and Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Przemyśl. The best time to come is May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Poland · 49.7804, 22.7736
- Places
- 53 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (35) · Hiking (9) · Temples (8) · Nature (7) · Wildlife (6) · With kids (3)
- Best time
- May to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to April and November.
- Nearest airport
- KRK Balice, 217 km as the crow flies
What to see in Przemyśl
The places in and around Przemyśl, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Krasiczyn CastleBuilding in Krasiczyn, Poland8.9 km
- Przemyśl CathedralRoman Catholic cathedral in Przemyśl, Poland392 m
- Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, PrzemyślGreek Catholic cathedral in Przemyśl, Poland235 m
- Przemyśl Główny railway stationRailway station in Przemyśl, Poland390 m
- Przemyśl CastleCastle in Poland547 m
- Carmelite Church, PrzemyślChurch172 m
- New SynagogueFormer Orthodox synagogue, now library, in Przemyśl, Poland199 m
- Zasanie SynagogueSynagogue in Przemyśl, Poland944 m
- Lubomirski Palace in PrzemyślHistory1.6 km
- Fort XII WernerMuseum in Poland6.6 km
- Church of St. John in PrzemyślChurch building in Przemyśl, Poland3.5 km
- Josef Švejk monument in PrzemyślHistory427 m
- Stok narciarskiSnow1.1 km
- Church of the Assumption in ŁuczyceChurch5.2 km
- Fort I Salis-SoglioPart of Przemyśl Fortress, Poland9.2 km
- Fort GW II JaksmanicePart of Przemysl Fortress7.9 km
- Fort GW IV OptyńPart of Przemyśl Fortress, Poland5.5 km
- Fort GW IX BrunnerPart of Przemyśl Fortress, Poland6.3 km
- Fort V GrochowcePart of Przemysl Fortress, Poland5.0 km
- Fort VI HelichaPart of Przemysl Fortress, Poland4.7 km
- Fort VIII ŁętowniaPart of Przemysl Fortress, Poland5.5 km
- Fort X OrzechowcePart of Przemysl Fortress, Poland7.0 km
- Fort W XI DuńkowiczkiPart of Przemysl Fortress, Poland7.3 km
- Fort GW XIII San RideauPart of Przemyśl Fortress, Poland7.8 km
And the other 29, by what you come to do:
- History: Fort XIIIb Bolestraszyce, Fort XV Borek, Saint Basil church in Leszno, Brama Sanocka Dolna, Fort IIa MOGIŁKI, Fort IXa, Fort GW VII Prałkowce, Fort VIIIa Łętownia-Leśniczówka, Fort XIII a Zabłocie, Św. Apostołów Piotra i Pawła, Zamek forteczny we Fredropolu
- Nature: Karczmarowa, Rezerwat Brzoza Czarna w Reczpolu, Rezerwat Leoncina, Rezerwat Przełom Hołubli, Nature reserve Skarpa Jaksmanicka, Rezerwat Szachownica w Krównikach, Rezerwat Winna Góra
- Hiking: Camino Ukraine, Droga św. Jakuba - Via Regia Podkarpacka w.Korczowa, Fort VI Helicha - Fort Helicha, Szlak Forteczny dojściówka, Fort W III Łuczyce, Szlak Forteczny - Fort W-I Salis Soglio, Szlak Forteczny Lewobrzeżny, Szlak Forteczny Prawobrzeżny
- With kids: kompleks basenów Wodny Świat, Wioska Fantasy, Wodny Plac Zabaw
When to go to Przemyśl
The best time to visit Przemyśl is May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:21
- FebPossible9:50
- MarPossible11:33
- AprPossible13:30
- MayBest time15:10
- JunBest time16:05
- JulBest time15:42
- AugBest time14:15
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:28
- NovPossible8:46
- DecBest time7:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55. In May, 52 of the 53 places are at their best.
When to go to Poland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Przemyśl
The nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK, Balice), 217 km as the crow flies. How to get around Poland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Jarosław17 places27 km
- Dubiecko19 places28 km
- Ustrzyki Dolne20 places41 km
- Zagórz32 places48 km
- Strzyżów18 places48 km
- Lubaczów26 places49 km
And all of Poland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Przemyśl?
The best known: Krasiczyn Castle, Przemyśl Cathedral, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Przemyśl, Przemyśl Główny railway station, Przemyśl Castle. In all, 53 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Przemyśl?
May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55.
How do you get to Przemyśl?
The nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK), 217 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Przemyśl as the destination and these 53 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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