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Things to see in Rzeszów (Poland): 59 places and when to go
Rzeszów is a city in Poland with around 246,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 59 places in and around it, mainly History (27), Temples (13), Wildlife (12). The best known are Łańcut Castle, Rzeszów Castle and Łańcut Synagogue. The best time to come is May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Poland · 50.0705, 22
- Population
- About 246,000
- Places
- 59 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (27) · Temples (13) · Wildlife (12) · Hiking (10) · Nature (8) · Museums and art (7)
- Best time
- May to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to April and November.
- Nearest airport
- KRK Balice, 158 km as the crow flies
What to see in Rzeszów
The places in and around Rzeszów, 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.
- Łańcut CastleChâteau17 km
- Rzeszów CastleHistoric site in Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in Poland4.2 km
- Łańcut SynagogueSynagogue17 km
- Church of the Bernardine Friars in RzeszówChurch building in Rzeszów, Poland3.4 km
- Rzeszów Regional MuseumMuseum in Poland3.9 km
- Old Town Synagogue in RzeszówHistory · Temples3.6 km
- Rzeszów CathedralChurch building in Rzeszów, Poland6.5 km
- The Museum of Bedtime CartoonsMuseum in Poland3.7 km
- Letni Pałac LubomirskichHistory4.1 km
- Muzeum SpołeczneMuseum26 km
- Episcopal Palace in RzeszówHistory3.4 km
- Wanda Siemaszkowa TheatreTheatre in Rzeszów, Poland3.5 km
- Zamek w CzudcuHistory19 km
- Collegiate church in StrzyżówChurch building in Strzyżów, Poland27 km
- Church of Saint Bartholomew in ChmielnikChurch building in Chmielnik, Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland13 km
- Kościół Narodzenia Najświętszej Maryi Panny w HyżnemChurch building in Hyżne, Poland20 km
- Kościół pw. Matki Bożej ŚnieżnejHistory · Temples12 km
- Church of the Assumption and Saint Catherine in TyczynChurch building in Tyczyn, Poland12 km
- Muzeum Samorządowe Ziemi StrzyżowskiejMuseum27 km
- Muzeum wsi Podkarpackiej "Potoki"Museum20 km
- NowinyHistory4.2 km
- Pałac JędrzejowiczówHistory2.6 km
- Monument to the Revolutionary Act in RzeszówCommunist-era monument in Rzeszów, Poland3.3 km
- Rezerwat BórProtected area7.0 km
And the other 35, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Rezerwat Husówka, Nature Reserve Lisia Góra, Nature reserve in Mójka, Nature reserve Szwajcaria Ropczycka, Rezerwat Wielki Las, Nature reserve Wydrze, Wilcze
- History: Saint Stanislaus church in Łańcut, Old Saint Stanislaus church in Boguchwała, Synagogue in Strzyżów, Wojewódzka i Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna w Rzeszowie, 13 Rynek and 3 Przesmyk Street in Rzeszów, Hotel Hubertus, Pałac Lubomirskich w Łące, Romantic chateau of the Łańcut Castle
- Museums and art: Military objects in Strzyżów
- With kids: AlpakaTeam - Przygoda z Alpaką, Mini Zoo, Papugarnia, Wiewiórki Świata
- Food and drink: Browar Łańcut s.c., Plac Balcerowicza, Winnica Granice, Winnica Łany
- Hiking: Czudec - Brzeżanka (szlak pieszy), Droga św. Jakuba - Via Regia Podkarpacka, Głogów Małopolski - Leżajsk, Ostra Góra - Dylągówka, Rzeszów Zalesie - Rzeszów Łany, Szlak Błażowa - Czerwonki Hermanowskie, Szlak Czarny Czudec, Szlak im. płk. Leopolda Lisa - Kuli, Szlak Trzech Pogórzy, Wilcze - Borówki/Nowa Wieś (Wilcze - Hyżne)
- Temples: Dawna synagoga w Czudcu
When to go to Rzeszów
The best time to visit Rzeszów 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.
- JanPossible8:18
- FebPossible9:49
- MarPossible11:33
- AprPossible13:31
- MayBest time15:12
- JunBest time16:08
- JulBest time15:45
- AugBest time14:16
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:27
- NovPossible8:44
- DecBest time7:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. In May, 59 of the 59 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 Rzeszów
The nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK, Balice), 158 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
- Dzikowiec10 places24 km
- Strzyżów18 places25 km
- Dubiecko19 places40 km
- Mielec18 places47 km
- Jarosław17 places49 km
- Ulanów6 places51 km
And all of Poland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Rzeszów?
The best known: Łańcut Castle, Rzeszów Castle, Łańcut Synagogue, Church of the Bernardine Friars in Rzeszów, Rzeszów Regional Museum. In all, 59 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Rzeszów?
May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52.
How do you get to Rzeszów?
The nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK), 158 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Rzeszów as the destination and these 59 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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