Tarnow
Tarnów used to be a private city owned by the Sanguszko family. Today, it enchants tourists with its charming market square and the remains of the city walls that surrounded it centuries ago. It's worth taking a day trip here, especially since it takes just over an hour to get here by train from Krakow.
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From the Train Station to the Market Square in Tarnów
Town Hall
Originally, there were two buildings separated by a well, which were later connected. The town hall served as a place for merchants to present their goods and pay the appropriate taxes. The roof of the town hall is adorned with mascarons - decorative figures in the shape of bizarre faces, some even sticking out their tongues! There are as many mascarons as there were members of the city council. It's also worth noting the clock on the town hall tower, which is the oldest functioning clock tower in Lesser Poland.
Remains of the City Walls and Tower
In the past, cities were often attacked, so they were built on hills and surrounded by defensive walls. Tarnów is also a fortified city, founded on a hill. The defensive walls used to run along the edge of the hill, with a rampart below, followed by a moat filled with water. Now you know why the street that follows the path of the city walls is called Wałowa Street. A marked trail called "Medieval Walls of Tarnów" runs along the old walls. Wałowa Street is a pedestrian street with cafes, benches, and monuments.
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Medieval Walls of Tarnów Trail
Tarnów Tram
Did you know that there used to be a tram in Tarnów? You can still see tram traction handles on many buildings. The Tarnów trams were red in color and were called "ladybugs." Today, one of the tram cars on Sobieski Square houses a cafe.
Strzelecki Park
This is the most representative and oldest park in Tarnów. The park's highlight, as well as the city's, is the mausoleum of one of the most distinguished Poles - General Józef Bem. The park has recently been renovated and offers a well-designed recreational area where everyone can find something for themselves. There is a playground with different sections for children of various ages and teenagers. The youngest ones can enjoy a sandbox with a canopy and swings for parents with babies, and older children and teenagers can find rope obstacle courses and climbing walls. Adults can exercise at the outdoor gym located in this part of the park. Hammocks await in the shade of trees, and you can order waffles or ice cream at a nearby kiosk.
Strzelecki Park
Strzelecki Park is the most representative park in Tarnów. It has recently been renovated. Wide shaded alleys, beautiful flowers, and numerous benches encourage walking, and besides that, the park has a lot more to offer! ...
St. Martin's Hill
St. Martin's Hill is an interesting viewpoint overlooking Tarnów and a great place for a walk. It features the ruins of a medieval castle that used to be a magnificent fortress. The castle served as a residence for the owners of Tarnów and hosted notable figures such as Casimir the Great, Władysław Jagiełło, Bona Sforza, and Sigismund the Old.
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Marcinka - Góra św. Marcina route and castle ruins
