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Piotrkow Trybunalski is a city in central Poland in Lodz Voivodeship on the Strava River. Its name derives from the name "Piotr," and the segment "Trybunalski" from the fact that the city for more than 200 years was the seat of the first supreme court in the Republic, the Crown Tribunal. Piotrkow was also the site of the first Sejm conventions, synods of bishops, or the first bicameral parliament. As a curiosity, it may be mentioned that Piotrkow was repeatedly the film set for many excellent films by well-known Polish directors. Among others, "Vabank", "Przedwiośnie" or "Pan Tadeusz" were filmed here.

What to see in Piotrkow Trybunalski?

There are many interesting historical monuments in the city that remember historical events. In particular, it is worth going to the Trybunalski Market Square, to see the remains of the medieval city walls and the Royal Castle, which is actually a palace built as a residence for King Sigismund the Old, which now houses the Piotrkow museum. The Baroque church of St. Francis Xavier, known as the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Tribunal, houses the miraculous image of Our Lady, the patron saint of Polish parliamentarians.

Piotrkow has been a multicultural city since the 16th century, inhabited not only by Poles, but also by a large population of Jews, Orthodox Greeks, or Protestants of German origin. While there, it is worth seeing one of the best preserved synagogues in Poland - the Great Synagogue - or the Jewish cemetery on Spacerowa Street. Other sites in the city that provide an interesting insight into its history are the Marzipan Museum or the Museum of Brewing. On the other hand, for a stroll and a rest, one can go to Prince Józef Poniatowski Park.

Getting to Piotrkow Trybunalski

Piotrkow Trybunalski's location in central Poland makes getting here not difficult. The city is located by the A1 highway and the S8 expressway. It has a railroad station, which has existed here since the 19th century due to its location on the Warsaw-Vienna Railway. If you are curious about the description of the city and want to get to know Piotrkow Trybunalski better - buses will be a great option for getting there. Buses Sindbad stop right next to the main railroad station in the city, at the Piotrkow Trybunalski bus station. You can find the current schedule of buses Piotrkow Trybunalski on our website.