Gorlice - Transport, Buses and Buses

Located in Malopolska province, Gorlice is known as the city of light, thanks to a famous Pole associated with the city, namely Ignacy Lukasiewicz - it was there that the first kerosene lamp was lit.

Gorlice is located in the valley of the Ropa River and its tributary, Sekowka, on the northern border of the Beskid Niski. It is inhabited by nearly 26,000 residents. It is a city with an extremely rich history, surrounded by mountains and beautiful landscapes.

Gorlice - monuments and interesting places to see

Gorlice has no shortage of attractions of various types - in this city everyone will be able to find something interesting for themselves.

The Ignacy Lukasiewicz Regional Museum

The museum is located in the oldest town house and collects collections related to the history of Gorlice. Its patron is a Polish pharmacist and entrepreneur, founder of the world's first oil mine and inventor of the kerosene lamp, Ignacy Lukasiewicz. In the 19th century, he had his workshop in the town, and it was there, or more precisely in the area of Gorlice's market square, that the first street kerosene lamp was lit in 1854. Nowadays, the place is indicated by a commemorative shrine in the shape of an ornamental lamp with a replica of a 16th-century statue of Sorrowful Jesus and a mural on a building nearby.

Market

The market square in Gorlice is quite spacious, with a shape similar to a square. This urban layout dates back to the city's incorporation in the 14th century. The market is surrounded by colorful, historic 18th and 19th century townhouses. It's worth taking a closer look at the town hall with its clock tower - a landmark of the city, which once housed a pharmacy, leased by Ignacy Lukasiewicz. Nearby, in the market square, there is also a memorial bench with his bronze effigy.

The Minor Basilica of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

This neo-Renaissance church from the late 19th century is located just off the market square. Until 1983, it was the only church in Gorlice. Inside you can find, among other things, a beautiful main altar with an image of Mary Immaculate and a Baroque statue of Christ Scourged.

The Wojciech Biechoński City Park

This is one of the older and more beautiful city parks in Poland. This park was established in 1900 on the grounds of the village of Sokol at the initiative of the then mayor of Gorlice, Wojciech Biechoński. The park is quite large - its area is 24 hectares. It has diverse, including the less common vegetation.

Karwacjan Manor

The manor house was the seat of the town's founders - the Karwacjan family. Currently, the building has been renovated after war damage, with only the oldest ground-level part, dating back to the 15th century, preserved in its construction. In the stone cellars of the mansion you will find a stylish café, and above that several hotel rooms and exhibition halls belonging to the Dwor Karwacjan i Gładyszow Museum.

The Open-air Museum of Oil Industry "Magdalena"

This place is located on the Carpatho-Galician Oil Route and collects memorabilia related to the oil industry in the area. The open-air museum was created on the site of the former "Magdalena" oil mine. There you can see equipment, tools, and documents related to the history of this industry in Poland. An interesting object on the grounds of the open-air museum and at the same time a vantage point for viewing the Beskid Niski range is a reconstructed drilling tower.

Gorlice necropolises

Gorlice is located on the trail of World War I cemeteries. Near Gorlice, the Russian front was broken after a major battle on May 2, 1915. However, the fighting significantly damaged the town and claimed many lives from different nationalities. This is one of the reasons why we can find nearly 100 war cemeteries in the Gorlice district alone. Many of them are very beautiful and thoughtfully designed. Among the Gorlice necropolises, Military Cemetery No. 91, located on Cemetery Mountain, is worth a visit. Most of the 913 soldiers buried there died on May 2, 1915 during the so-called Gorlice Operation.

Gorlice - Getting There

Gorlice is located on the national road from Zator to Medyka. There are three railroad stations in the town - passenger trains depart from the Gorlice Zagórzany station. The Gorlice bus station is located on Bardionowska Street. It provides bus connections from Gorlice to nearby towns and cities, as well as long-distance connections to Krakow, Rzeszow or Zakopane, among others.