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Lomza attractions for visitors

Lomza is a medium-sized city located on the Narew River, in Podlaskie Voivodeship. It is about 80 kilometers from the regional capital Bialystok. More than 60,000 people live here, which places Lomza on the podium of the most populous cities in Podlaskie Voivodeship. In the past, the town was the capital of Lomza Land and host of the Lomza Land Sejmiks from the 16th century to the first half of the 18th century, as well as a royal city of the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland in the Mazovia Province. Until the end of 1998, Lomza was the capital of Lomza Province.

The city's rich history means that tourists visiting Lomza cannot complain of boredom. The Old Town, located on the left bank of the Narew River, has a rectangular layout of streets, which is typical of medieval urban planning. This layout, despite the winds of history, has survived to this day, and the aforementioned rectangle is marked by Dworna, Krótka, Szkolna and Krzywe Koło streets.

In the Old Market itself you will find first of all the Town Hall. It is a classicist building from the 19th century. In the past the building stood in the center of the market, but due to damage it was demolished and moved to the eastern part of the market. The market square is surrounded by arcaded townhouses. Streets emerge from the corners of the market, one of which is Farna Street. It features a promenade leading to the Church of St. Michael the Archangel, which is of cathedral rank. Walking along the promenade, we can come across a bench of Hanka Bielicka. It is a sculpture cast in bronze depicting the famous film and theater actress, who is from Lomza. Finally, we come to the aforementioned St. Michael the Archangel Church. It is a late Gothic structure from around 1526. Inside is a very valuable painting of the Virgin and Child from the 16th century. Interestingly, it was coronated by Pope John Paul II in 1991. Other important religious buildings on the map of Lomza include the church and monastery of the Capuchin Fathers, the neoclassical Bishop's Palace, the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (a former garrison church) and the monastery complex of the Sisters. Benedictines. The list of secular tourist sites includes the District Court building, the historic edifice of the T. Kosciuszko First High School, the Main Post Office building and the historic Santander Bank branch.

Lomza - attractions in the area

The former Land of Lomza tempts tourists primarily with its natural attractions. Immeasurable tracts of the surrounding forests give room for lovers of active recreation - walkers, joggers and cyclists. The braver ones can sign up for canoeing on the Narew River. Not far from the city is the Lomza Landscape Park of the Narew Valley, and a little further east, the Biebrza National Park awaits tourists.

A good network of regional roads makes Lomza a great base for exploring the underrated Podlasie region. The city also has decent accommodation and catering facilities, which means that visitors to Lomza will find everything their souls (and bodies) desire.

How to get to Lomza?

Every trip begins with planning transportation. Those without their own car have nothing to worry about. An important point in their itinerary will be the PKS Lomza station, which is one of the main interchanges in the city. A glance at the PKS Lomza timetable is enough to see that Hanka Bielicka's hometown can be a good starting point for exploring the region's attractions.

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