Kęty - PKS - Buses and Buses - Transportation - Attractions and Monuments

Kęty is a town in Lesser Poland, located near Andrychów, between Wadowice and Bielsko-Biała, at the foot of the mountains. The town is surrounded by the scenic ranges of the Beskid Mały and the hills of the Wilamowicki Foothills. They are crossed by the Soła River, the area of which has been included in the Natura 2000 program, protecting many species of rare birds here. Kęty is one of the oldest towns in Poland. They received city rights as early as 1277.

.

Kęty - sights and attractions

.

What, apart from its beautiful location and the surrounding hiking trails, does Kęty offer? Attractions for children, adults and seniors, for lovers of history and active recreation are waiting there at your fingertips.

.

Market in Kęty

.

The market is rectangular in shape and dates back to the late 14th century. From the beginning it served mainly commercial, but also cultural and political functions. It is now surrounded by 19th-century, richly decorated townhouses. The earlier wooden buildings burned down in a fire in 1797. In the central area is a monument to the city's patron saint, St. John Cantius, dating from 1851. Other characteristic elements of the city square are the well and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Consolation

.

The Church of Saints Margaret and Catherine is the oldest building in Kety. The Baroque temple was built between 1657 and 1685 on the site of a former wooden church from the 13th century. Noteworthy inside is the Baroque main altar or the Rococo altar with the image of Our Lady of Kęty.

.

St. John Cantius Church in Kety

.

This temple was built on the alleged birthplace of Saint John of Kety, the town's patron saint. The first chapel in this place was built in 1648, but due to the growing cult of the saint, it was decided to expand it, which happened in the early 18th century. Today it is a single-nave building with a distinctive Baroque facade. The main altar in the church dates from 1722; in its central part is an image of the city's patron saint.

Alexander Klosinski Museum

.

The museum collects artifacts related to the history and past life of Kęty, as well as militaria and art. It was established thanks to the rich collection of Aleksander Klosinski, a resident of Kęczno and a collector of local memorabilia, who donated his collection to the city, which in time was greatly expanded thanks to other local residents. The institution is located in a historic building in the Market Square in Kęty.

.

Jewish cemetery

.

This cemetery was established in 1892. It suffered devastation during World War II and in the following decades. About 60 tombstones and monuments have survived to this day, and the site itself is one of the best-maintained Jewish cemeteries in Poland, with alleys strewn with gravel and decorated with shrubs.

The cemetery is one of the most well-maintained in Poland.

Anshei Emes Synagogue

.

The synagogue is located on Krakowska Street. It was built at the turn of the 20th century and was one of two synagogues in Kety. During World War II it was completely devastated inside, but the body of the building with the ornamentation in the form of a frieze on the outer walls has been preserved.

>

Linden Park

.

The Linden Park in Kęty was established in 2014 on a degraded site, where there had previously been wild dumps and debris, and where grasses were burned every year. After the area was cleaned up, all varieties of linden trees growing in Poland were planted there, along with other honey trees. Educational paths on dendrology, beekeeping and nature conservation were also created. The park also has numerous recreational avenues for active recreation - walking, running or rollerblading.