Discover Zagórów: Culture, Market and Hotels
Accommodation in Zagórów
Zagórów combines its location near the Warta River with a church whose late Baroque renovations and historic furnishings reveal different periods. The market on Duży Rynek takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays—a practical point to consider when planning your trip.
Zagórów at a glance
- Zagórów lies near the Warta River in Słupca County, in the Greater Poland Voivodeship.
- The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul was renovated in the late Baroque style between 1740 and 1760.
- A market is held every Wednesday and Saturday on Duży Rynek.
- The road between Zagórów and Ląd is scenic.
What makes the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul distinctive?
The church was renovated between 1740 and 1760, funded by the abbot of Ląd, Antoni Mikołaj Łukomski. The church stands behind a gate dating from 1800.
The furnishings also include works from different periods. Sculptures of Saints Peter and Paul from the 16th century stand on either side of the main altar. The altar contains an image of the Madonna and Child from the mid-17th century, framed by a Rococo surround. Late Baroque side altars, a Rococo baptismal font, and a pulpit bearing the Pobóg and Ślepowron coats of arms complete the furnishings.
What details can you see inside the church?
The church has a single-nave interior and a rectangular choir. Two chapels, dedicated to the Madonna and the Holy Cross, are located in the arms of the transept.
The vault is decorated with polychrome paintings by Aleksander Przewalski. Przewalski was a painter and sculptor, as well as a student of Jan Matejko.
When should you plan around the market?
The market on Duży Rynek is held regularly on Wednesdays and Saturdays. If this is important to your trip, plan to visit on one of those days and confirm the market date locally before you travel.
These highlights can help you organise your expectations for your stay.
How can you locate Zagórów geographically?
The Warta River and Zagórów’s administrative location in Słupca County, in the Greater Poland Voivodeship, provide a factual guide to the town’s location. Another point of interest in the landscape is the road between Zagórów and Ląd, which is considered scenic.
Discover more destinations: Słupca, Polanowo, Wólka, Ostrowite, Siernicze Małe, Żelazków, Orchowo, Szydlowiec.
FAQ
On which days is the market in Zagórów held?
The market on Duży Rynek is held every Wednesday and Saturday. If you plan your visit around it, confirm the date locally before you travel.
What style was the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul renovated in?
The church was renovated in the late Baroque style between 1740 and 1760. Its furnishings include, among other things, an image of the Madonna and Child in a Rococo frame, as well as older sculptures of Saints Peter and Paul.
Where is Zagórów?
Zagórów lies near the Warta River in Słupca County, in the Greater Poland Voivodeship.
For the broader travel overview: Słupca County.
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