Garwolin - Buses / Buses

Garwolin is a small town in the Masovian Voivodeship located on the Wilga River, 66 kilometers southeast of Warsaw. Its roots date back to the 15th century, and the town's history is extremely rich and turbulent. Garwolin was granted city rights before as early as 1423 and developed over time as a significant center of crafts and trade. In particular, it became famous for brewing. The town's name as "Garwolino" first appears in medieval notes from the late 14th and early 15th centuries and is derived from the personal name "Garwoł." Although some residents connect the city's name with rooks.

Garwolin was repeatedly destroyed during warfare - during the Swedish Deluge it was virtually razed to the ground. On the other hand, during the January Uprising, it was a town where the Russians were stationed, and the insurgents unsuccessfully tried to conquer it. In 1920 a battle won by the Poles was fought there. From there, Jozef Pilsudski also commanded the counter-offensive from above the Wieprz River. And during World War II the city was the strongest defense point against the Red Army advancing westward. At that time, much of Garwolin was destroyed, but despite this, several historic buildings in the city were saved.

Garwolin - what to see in the city?

What is worth seeing while in Garwolin? Can you find some monuments and attractions there? You will find the answer in the text below.

Collegiate Church of the Transfiguration

This neo-Baroque majestic church was built in 1890-1900 on the site of a previous temple from 1839-1840, demolished in 1890. It features a three-nave structure on a Latin cross plan. Inside one can admire 19th-century paintings and a beautifully finished vault with frescoes depicting, among other things, the four evangelists. In the square in front of the church is a monument to the cross held in the hands - made to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the defense of the cross by the youth in Miętne, and a monument to St. Anne - the patron saint of Garwolin.

Garwolin Manor Complex

Dating back to the beginning of the 20th century, the manor house and the nearby row house and granary buildings, as well as the surrounding Sulbina park, are listed in the National Heritage Institute.

War Cemetery

Established in 1942, this cemetery is the burial place of Polish Army and Red Army soldiers killed during World War II. It also contains 137 mass graves of victims of the last war, whose remains were moved from all over the region.

Jewish Cemetery

This cemetery was established in the first half of the 19th century and is located near the Garwolin park complex, in the south of the city. The site is not much marked, although there are still about 20 matzevot, with the oldest dating back to 1863.

Zarzecze Recreation Area

This is a favorite resting place among the city's residents along the river and lagoon. The area used to be pastureland used for grazing cattle, and in the interwar period the 1st Horse Rifle Regiment held military exercises there. Today the area has been cleaned up, many plantings have been made, a playground and an open gym have been built.

MAMUT Water Park

This park is located on the outskirts of Garwolin. It consists of the Mamut water reservoir and a beach with leisure and sports infrastructure. Among other things, you can play beach volleyball or beach soccer there, or rent a water bike or scooter.