Staszów – Old Town, Churches and Nature

• The historic center of the Old Town is laid out in an almost square shape; at each corner, two streets meet at right angles.
• The Gothic Church of St. Bartholomew was built of stone and brick in 1342–1343.
• The nearby Golejów forest area has trails for walks, hikes and bike rides.
• The “Golejów” Nature and Landscape Complex is located within the boundaries of Staszów.
• Adama Bienia Park has walking paths, a playground and an outdoor fitness area.

The Golejów forest area lies about 3 km from Staszów. Numerous forest paths and logging roads offer opportunities for walks, hikes and bike rides; along the way, you can gather mushrooms, berries, blackberries and raspberries. The “Golejów” Nature and Landscape Complex, within the city limits, includes a stand of pine and oak trees more than 140 years old.

Two different routes are worth considering when planning your trip: an unmarked hiking and cycling route starts at the Golejów Recreation Center and leads to Rytwiany. Check local conditions before setting out. Another circular route passes through Staszów and the nearby Golejów forests; it opened in November 2021. One route ends in Rytwiany, while the other forms a loop through the city and forest.

The almost square Renaissance layout of the Old Town gives the historic center a clear shape: at each corner, two streets meet at right angles. The townhouses around the Rynek date from the 18th century. The history of the Tadeusz Kościuszko monument is also part of the square: it was erected there in 1864 and later moved several times.

The Gothic Church of St. Bartholomew was built of stone and brick in 1342–1343. It contains a fresco depicting Saint Bartholomew flayed. Attached to the church is the Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary, also known as the Tęczyński Chapel. Katarzyna z Leszczyńskich Tęczyńska had it built between 1610 and 1625; it serves as the tomb mausoleum of her husband and son. A brick bell tower beside the church was added in 1825 in the Classical style. Also in 1825, Count Alfred Potocki donated a clock for the tower of the town hall.

Adama Bienia Park has walking paths, a playground and an outdoor fitness area. These park amenities complement the forest trails in Golejów with options within Staszów.

Dzień Chleba is also a regular fixture in the events calendar: it has been permanently included in the calendar of summer open-air events in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. If you would like to plan your trip around it, check the date of the current edition in advance.

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How far is the Golejów forest area from Staszów?

The nearby Golejów forest area is about 3 km from Staszów. The “Golejów” Nature and Landscape Complex is within the city limits.

Which routes are described near Golejów?

An unmarked hiking and cycling route starts at the Golejów Recreation Center and leads to Rytwiany. Another circular route passes through Staszów and the nearby Golejów forests. Check local conditions for the unmarked route before setting out.

What should you know about Dzień Chleba?

Dzień Chleba has been permanently included in the calendar of summer open-air events in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. Check the date of the current edition for your trip.

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