Discover Biała Podlaska

• The Zespół Zamkowy Radziwiłłów is the remains of a former castle with a five-pointed ground plan and five bastions.
• The date 1628 on the building of the former Akademia Bialska marks the year the school was founded.
• In 2020, permanent exhibitions on city history, archaeology, art and ethnography became accessible at the Muzeum Południowego Podlasia.
• Cycling routes run, among other places, near Park Radziwiłłowski and along ulica Zamkowa by Małpi Gaj.

The Zespół Zamkowy Radziwiłłów is the remains of a former castle. Its ground plan was laid out as a five-pointed star. Five bastions, surrounded by moats and earthworks, form a unified defensive complex. This combination of a geometric ground plan and earthworks is what makes the site interesting to travelers interested in historic fortifications.

Another connection to the past can be found at the building of the former Akademia Bialska on ulica Warszawska. An eagle and the date 1628, the year the school was founded, appear there. The date therefore represents the history of the educational institution. The Basilian monastery complex dates from the 18th century and includes the church pw. Narodzenia NMP, a monastery and a gate with an enclosure.

Plac Wolności also tells of an earlier urban function: it was the city’s marketplace and is lined with townhouses from the 18th and 19th centuries. Together, these places offer various points of interest—from the former castle complex to the history of the school and monastery, and the former marketplace. If you want to compare architecture and history, you can explore both individual buildings and a public square.

In 2020, newly designed permanent exhibitions on city history, archaeology, art and ethnography were opened to visitors there. The date refers to that step at the time; if you plan to visit the museum, check its current operating status beforehand. The six-story entrance tower, also known as the watchtower, now houses the museum. Check visitor information before your visit.

The icon collection plays a special role: it comprises nearly 1,700 icons and is one of the most extensive in Poland. Collections may change over time. The first exhibition room displays icons depicting Christ and the Mother of God; check whether this display is currently on view before your visit. The museum also presents works by Bazyli Albiczuk. Exhibition content may also change.

The museum therefore brings together several areas of interest: the history and archaeology of the city, art and ethnography, as well as an extensive icon collection. When planning your visit, consider whether you are more interested in the different exhibition areas or particularly in the icons and works by Bazyli Albiczuk.

The city’s cycling routes are considered a tourist attraction. Routes run near Park Radziwiłłowski and along ulica Zamkowa by Małpi Gaj. These location details provide specific points of reference for your planning; check the current route before setting off, as the network may change. This allows you to consider cycling as a focus in its own right, alongside cultural and museum visits.

First consider whether historic sites and museum visits or cycling will play a bigger role in your stay. You can then compare specific offers to find options that suit your travel needs.

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What does the date 1628 on the building of the former Akademia Bialska represent?

It marks the year the school was founded.

What topics did the permanent exhibitions opened in 2020 cover?

They covered city history, archaeology, art and ethnography. Check the museum’s current operating status before visiting.

Where do the mentioned cycling routes run?

Routes run near Park Radziwiłłowski and along ulica Zamkowa by Małpi Gaj. Check the current route before your ride.

Go to the main travel overview: Bialski.