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Rzeszow was located under the Magdeburg Law and received city rights 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 surviving synagogues.

It is home to state institutions of higher learning - Rzeszow University and Rzeszow University of Technology, numerous museums, as well as excellent restaurants. Rzeszow is an atmospheric city, full of greenery and flowers, and tourist-friendly.

What to see in Rzeszow?

Why visit Rzeszow and what to see in it. We write about it below.

Rzeszow Market Square

Rzeszow's main town square 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 first of all 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, one 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. Stanislaw Church in Rzeszow

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

Lubomirski Castle and Summer Palace in Rzeszow

This castle was built in the 17th century as a fortress to repel Tartar incursions. 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.

The Museum of Bedtime Cartoons

This is the only such museum in Poland. It has in its collection original puppets from the once popular evening cartoons: "Jack and Agatha," "Uszatek Bear" or "Coralgol." In addition, there are fairy tale gadgets and everyday products with images of children's favorites from the communist period.

Aleja Pod Kasztanami

This beautiful street has many richly decorated Art Nouveau villas, resembling more small palaces and castles than houses.

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, as well as classicist and neo-gothic chapels.