Discover Włoszczowa: Water, Culture and History
Accommodation in Włoszczowa
Włoszczowa combines specific leisure activities with a distinctive historic mound: Kino Muza screens films alongside a swimming pool with a range of water attractions, while Kopiec św. Jana recalls the medieval past. The wider Włoszczowa destination also offers routes through forest areas and traces of religious history. You can shape your stay around swimming, culture and exercise.
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Kino Muza and the water attractions at Nemo
Kino Muza has two auditoriums with 231 and 50 seats, digital 2K projection, and membership in the network of art-house cinemas. The two auditoriums differ considerably in capacity. The technical equipment may change following upgrades, so check the latest information before visiting the cinema.
The leisure pool at Kryta Pływalnia Nemo has shallow water, a waterfall and side-mounted hydro-massage jets. A tube slide adds to the attractions: it is 79 metres long and is intended for adults and children aged eight and over. There is also a children's paddling pool with small slides. Swimming lessons and training are offered for children and adults. It is advisable to check the pool's latest information before visiting; contact the facility directly to confirm the availability of lessons and training.
Kopiec św. Jana and its history
Kopiec św. Jana is a conical mound about five metres high with a flattened top. A statue of Saint John of Nepomuk stands at its summit. The mound is a remnant of a medieval fortified stronghold, probably built in the early 15th century. Archaeologists also discovered remains of a 16th-century bridge at the foot of Kopiec św. Jana. The site thus combines a prominent landmark with traces from different historical periods.
Routes in the wider Włoszczowa destination
The wider Włoszczowa destination offers a range of routes for getting active. The green Nordic walking route No. 1 is about 6.4 kilometres long. It starts and ends at the car park behind the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Włoszczowa.
The riding trail starts in Włoszczowa at the end of Wiejska Street, by a footbridge over the Czarna Struga, and leads to the forester's lodge in Wola Świdzińska. For cyclists, one of the routes described is “Lasami dookoła Włoszczowy” (Through the Forests Around Włoszczowa), named after Bogusław Chowaniec. It passes through the most interesting and scenic surroundings of Włoszczowa and runs mostly through forest areas. Another, black-marked cycling route leads from Włoszczowa to Konieczno. It starts at the market square, where it connects with the “Lasami wokół Włoszczowy” cycling route.
Religious art and historic sites
The wider Włoszczowa destination is home to a museum of religious art in the rectory of the WNMP parish. Visits can be arranged in advance with the caretaker, Teresa Orlikowska. The historic rectory dates from the 19th century and has been renovated from cellar to attic. The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary has numerous commemorative plaques and epitaphs, including one in memory of Mikołaj Małachowski.
The market square also tells the story of the town: it was laid out in 1539, when Hieronim Szafraniec received the founding charter and town rights for Włoszczowa from King Zygmunt I Stary. A historic statue of Saint Florian stands in the square; it was erected in the 19th century following a series of town fires.
Choose the right holiday rental for your plans
When looking for a holiday rental, you can first consider whether your stay will focus mainly on the swimming pool and cinema, local history, or routes in the wider destination.
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