Discover Cisów and its surroundings
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When planning your trip around Cisów, you can explore the landscape and history through specific landmarks: Włochy Peak, memorial sites from different eras, and the annual special Mass at St. Adalbert’s Church.
Kościół parafialny pod wezwaniem świętego Wojciecha początek XIX wiek Cisów 78 19.JPG
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Cisów at a glance
- Every year, veterans’ groups gather at St. Adalbert’s Church in Cisów for a special Mass for the “Wybranieccy” and other partisan units.
- At 429 m, Włochy is the highest peak in the Cisów range and part of the Crown of the Holy Cross Mountains.
- A nearby monument commemorates the insurgents of Rębajło’s unit from 1863/64; it was erected in the 1930s.
- At Kwart, an obelisk commemorates the camp of the AK unit “Wybranieccy,” one of the region’s largest partisan units.
What kind of landscape is near Cisów?
Near Cisów lies Włochy, the highest peak in the Cisów range at 429 m. Włochy is also part of the Crown of the Holy Cross Mountains. This dual designation connects the named peak to a broader regional landscape. The highest point is about 200 m from the hiking and touring trail. This makes it possible to distinguish Włochy as a landscape landmark from the historic memorial sites.
What historical connections do the memorial sites have?
Two memorial sites with different historical connections lie near Cisów. The monument to the insurgents of Rębajło’s unit from 1863/64 was erected in the 1930s at the camp site of the January insurgents. They were under the command of Colonel Karol Kalita Rębajło; General Józef Hauke Bosak also stayed there. In 2023, the insurgents’ cross was re-erected at this site. It had already commemorated the place before the Second World War.
At Kwart, an obelisk commemorates the camp of the AK unit “Wybranieccy,” one of the region’s largest partisan units. Partisans under the command of Marian Sołtysiak Barabasz were stationed there in late 1943 and early 1944. The difference in dates helps put the sites in context: the monument refers to the insurgents of 1863/64, while the obelisk commemorates a camp associated with partisans in 1943/44.
How is the memory of the Wybranieccy kept alive?
Every year, veterans’ groups gather at St. Adalbert’s Church in Cisów for a special Mass for the “Wybranieccy” and other partisan units. This annual tradition is a distinct church connection to the history of the partisans. You will also encounter the name at the obelisk at Kwart: it commemorates the unit’s camp, where partisans were stationed in late 1943 and early 1944. The Mass in Cisów and the memorial to the camp at Kwart thus represent different contexts. If you would like to include the Mass in your travel plans, check the exact date in advance.
Discover more destinations: Borków, Krajno Pierwsze, Strawczyn, Łopuszno, Kielce, Suchedniów, Zaborowice and Cedzyna.
FAQ
What is Włochy?
Włochy is near Cisów, stands 429 m high and is the highest peak in the Cisów range. The peak is also part of the Crown of the Holy Cross Mountains.
Which historical periods are highlighted?
The monument to the insurgents of Rębajło’s unit refers to 1863/64. The obelisk at Kwart commemorates the Wybranieccy camp, where partisans were stationed in late 1943 and early 1944.
When is the Mass at St. Adalbert’s Church held?
Every year, veterans’ groups gather there for a special Mass for the Wybranieccy and other partisan units. If you would like to attend, check the exact date in advance.
For the broader travel guide: Kielce.
