World of Father Matthew: museum, wax figure cabinet
Rynek 527-600 Sandomierz
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The "World of Father Matthew" wax figure museum is a response to the high interest of tourists who come to Sandomierz following their favorite characters from the TV show. For those who are not fans of the "Father Matthew" series, it is also an interesting place where you can see very carefully made figures of well-known Polish actors (including Kinga Preis, Artur 呕mijewski).
The Father Matthew TV series and Sandomierz
Father Matthew is a very popular series, broadcasted by Polish television since 2008. The setting of the series in a picturesque town has significantly increased the popularity of Sandomierz and the development of tourism. It is a great example of successful city promotion, which has benefited the residents providing services for tourists.
Attractions at Father Matthew's - what can we see in the museum?
The wax figure cabinet is located right on the market square, on the first floor of one of the historic tenement houses. The museum consists of several rooms: a chapel, a kitchen and a porch of the rectory, a police station with a detention center, and a bishop's office. Each of them has been carefully arranged to make us feel like we are on a film set.
In the chapel from the recording, we will learn basic facts about the series, in the kitchen we will meet the housekeeper and the churchman, at the police station: the commander, policemen and... a criminal. The titular character himself waits for us in the bishop's office.
World of Father Matthew for children
Your kids don't know the series and you don't know whether it's worth taking them to the Father Matthew museum? Seeing the wax figures will certainly be an attraction for children - just remember that they cannot be touched!
Another attraction will be a visit to the police station and the opportunity to play as a policeman: taking fingerprints and taking a picture on the "wall" for detainees.
Is it worth visiting the World of Father Matthew wax figure cabinet?
It's hard to hide that like most places of this type it's a typical commercial attraction, a chance to take cool photos to post on social media. However, it must be admitted that the place is very carefully arranged, and its visit can be considered an opportunity to get acquainted with the recent history of Sandomierz and the role played by the series about the priest - detective.
So is it worth buying a rather expensive admission ticket to the Father Matthew museum? Decide for yourself!
Ps. There is a possibility of buying a joint ticket to the World of Father Matthew museum and Magic Potions:
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