Discover Biała Rawska

• The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mercy is known for its murals painted using the al fresco and al secco techniques.
• The Leszczyński Castle and Park Complex includes a romantic-style castle and a landscape park with the over-500-year-old Dąb Napoleona oak.
• The remains of about 20 or more gravestones have been preserved in the Jewish cemetery.
• Aktywna Przystań includes an urban bathing area with a sandy beach; you can also kayak there.
• The Rogów–Rawa Mazowiecka–Biała Rawska narrow-gauge railway line is almost 50 kilometres long.

The Church of St Wojciech is now the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mercy. The sanctuary houses an image of Our Lady of Mercy which, according to tradition, was donated by Queen Bona. The walls are decorated with paintings in the al fresco and al secco techniques. Al fresco refers to painting on fresh plaster, while al secco means painting on dry plaster. The two terms help distinguish between the techniques used.

Another historic highlight is the Leszczyński Castle and Park Complex. It includes a romantic-style castle, built in the early 19th century for Aleksander Leszczyński, a major in the Polish army. The landscape park is home to the over-500-year-old Dąb Napoleona oak. The complex brings together architectural history and an ancient tree as distinct points of interest: you can explore the castle’s historical background as well as the park’s natural heritage.

The Jewish cemetery was probably established in the 18th century. The remains of about 20 or more gravestones have been preserved; the vast majority consist only of the lower parts of broken sandstone matzevot. Their number and state of preservation give a concrete picture of what remains at the cemetery today. The site also contains the graves of local tzaddikim, to whom observant Jews made pilgrimages.

The Muzeum Ziemi Bialskiej organises permanent and temporary exhibitions and offers educational activities. Its responsibilities include providing suitable conditions for visiting and using its collections, as well as the information it has gathered. The museum thus combines exhibitions and educational work with the opportunity to explore its collections and information.

Aktywna Przystań has an urban bathing area with sports and leisure facilities. The bathing area includes a sandy beach, and kayaking is possible there. These activities offer a different focus from the cultural sites: visitors planning their trip mainly around water activities will find something to enjoy here.

The narrow-gauge railway is also worth considering when planning your trip. The Rogów Narrow-Gauge Railway is regarded as an example of exceptional cultural heritage in Łódź Voivodeship. The Rogów–Rawa Mazowiecka–Biała Rawska line is almost 50 kilometres long; excursion rides are available on the Rawa Mazowiecka–Biała Rawska section. The total length of the line and the section mentioned here are two different figures.

The Festyn Bialski open-air festival is a longstanding part of life in Biała Rawska and its surrounding area. You can also include Aleksandrów and Wola-Chojnata in your search for other destinations.

Which painting techniques are used in the sanctuary?

The sanctuary walls feature paintings in the al fresco and al secco techniques: on fresh and dry plaster, respectively.

What has been preserved in the Jewish cemetery?

The remains of about 20 or more gravestones are present. For the vast majority, only the lower parts of broken sandstone matzevot have been preserved.

Which journey can you take on the narrow-gauge railway?

Excursion rides are available on the Rawa Mazowiecka–Biała Rawska section. The entire Rogów–Rawa Mazowiecka–Biała Rawska line is almost 50 kilometres long.

What does Aktywna Przystań offer?

The urban bathing area has sports and leisure facilities as well as a sandy beach. You can also kayak there.

For the wider travel overview: Rawski.