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Rzeszow was located under the Magdeburg Law and was granted a city charter in 1354. Its name probably derives from the Slavic name "Rzesz" or "Rzech." Until the mid-19th century Rzeszow was a residence of magnates and a private city. At the turn of the 19th century it was called Mosesov, due to the large percentage of residents who professed Judaism. Their presence in the city today is evidenced, among other things, by two preserved synagogues.

There are state universities Rzeszow University and Rzeszow University of Technology, numerous museums, as well as excellent restaurants. Rzeszów is an atmospheric city, full of greenery and flowers, and tourist-friendly.

The city of Rzeszów is a great place to visit.

What to see in Rzeszów?

Why you should visit Rzeszów and what you can see in it. We write about it below.

Richów Market Square

The main town square in Rzeszow dates back to the 14th century. Nowadays it is decorated with trees, a reconstructed well and renovated townhouses from the 19th and 20th centuries. It's worth a trip here especially to see the beautiful neo-Gothic town hall, dating back to the 15th century. From its tower is played the bugle call composed by Rzeszow resident, trumpeter Tomasz Stanko. An Underground Tourist Route has been marked out in the cellars under the market square. The oldest of these rooms date back as far as the 14th century. Walking through the almost four hundred-meter-long corridors here, you can learn about the interesting history of the city, its industry, as well as local culture and legends related to Rzeszow.

St. Adalbert and St. Stanislaus Church in Rzeszow

The origins of this church date back to the 14th century. At that time, a small wooden temple existed on the site. The oldest element of the present brick church is the 15th-century Gothic chancel. Its richly decorated interiors date mainly from the 18th century - especially noteworthy are the main altar, the side altars and the Rococo pulpit.

Lubomirski Castle and Summer Palace in Rzeszow

This castle was built in the 17th century as a fortress to repel Tartar invasions. It was rebuilt and reconstructed many times over the following years. It is surrounded by imposing bastions, a moat and a park, and the castle now houses the district court. Right next to it is the summer residence of the family - the Lubomirski Palace. It was built in an H-shaped plan, in honor of founder Hieronim Lubomirski. This Baroque palace was a place of rest and entertainment for the magnates, among other things, a private court theater functioned here.

District Museum in Rzeszow

This museum has a large collection of Polish paintings, collections of European art and handicrafts, as well as several thematic exhibitions: archaeological, regional and military. The museum is housed in a 17th-century historic Piarist monastery, where beautiful Baroque polychromes have been preserved.

Museum of Bedtime Cartoons

This is the only such museum in Poland. It has in its collection original puppets from the once popular bedtime shows: "Jack and Agatha," "Uszatek Bear" or "Coralgol." In addition, you will find fairy tale gadgets and everyday products with likenesses of children's favorites from the communist period.

Avenue Under the Chestnuts

On this beautiful street there are many richly decorated Art Nouveau villas, looking more like small palaces and castles than houses.

The Old Cemetery in Rzeszow

This cemetery was established in 1792. Residents were buried there until the beginning of the 20th century - it is estimated that about 40,000 people rest there. It is worth seeing there antique tombstones, brick tombs, obelisks and classicist and neo-gothic chapels.