Photo: Szymon Łukasik/Droneland.pl Nowy Wiśnicz a place worth seeing Photo: Jerzy Ochoński/photospoland.com Photo: arch. UM Nowy Wiśnicz Photo: Jerzy Ochoński/photospoland.com Photo: Jerzy Ochoński/photospoland.com “European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas”. The publication prepared by the commune of Nowy Wiśnicz. The publication co-financed from the European Union funds under the LEADER of the Rural Development Programme for 2014-2020 The Managing Authority of the Rural Development Programme for 2014-2020 – the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Table of contents Nowy Wiśnicz municipality and its attractions – 3 – Historical sites of Nowy Wiśnicz and area – 4 – Nature and recreation – 12 – Cultural events – 16 – LGD “Raba Valley”, recommended places and area attractions – 18 – Regional products and educational workshops – 20 – Gastronomy and accommodation – 24 – Photo: Szymon Łukasik/Droneland.pl Dear Visitors, If you would like to rest in beautiful surroundin- gs, you must surely come to Nowy Wiśnicz. There are many charming places here – mo- numents of nature, baroque architecture, wal- king paths and agro-tourism farms. During your visit, you will be conveyed to past times, will taste regional dishes and rest surrounded by the magnificent nature of Wiśnic- ko-Lipnicki Landscape Park. Active leisure is en- sured by sporting facilities, a swimming pool and fitness equipment in the fresh air. For families with children, there are various playgrounds and an attractive test driving area. The local government of Nowy Wiśnicz of- fers many attractive events of a historical, cultural and sporting nature, of regional and national sca- le. During these events, you can admire histori- cal re-enactments, folk crafts, artistic performan- ces of children and youth, listen to concerts of orchestras and regional groups, as well as taste local specialties. In fact, it is at the Wiśnicz castle that arose the first cookbook in Polish history, by Stanisław Czerniecki (Compendium Ferculorum). Good gastronomic and accommodation facilities as well as the rich offer of agro-tourism farms ensure that no-one will leave here disappointed. From Nowy Wiśnicz it is easy to get to other attractive places in the Lesser Poland region: Krakow, Wieliczka, Bochnia, Lipnica Murowana, Niepołomice and Stary Sącz are located at a ma- ximum distance of about 45 min. by car. Therefore, it is worth planning not only a few-day stay here, but also worth coming to Nowy Wiśnicz for a vacation or longer holiday to get to know its unique atmosphere and the ex- ceptional hospitality of its residents. Małgorzata Więckowska Photo: Daniel Furmanek/IDG Mayor of Nowy Wiśnicz Photo: arch. Museum of the Wiśnicz area Nowy Wiśnicz municipality and its attractions If you would like to rest in beautiful surroundings, you must surely come to Nowy Wiśnicz. There are many charming places here – monuments of nature, ba- roque architecture, walking paths and agro-tourism farms. During your visit, you will be conveyed to past times, will taste re- gional dishes and rest surrounded by the magnificent nature of Wiśnicko- -Lipnicki Landscape Park. Active leisure is ensured by sporting facilities, a swimming pool and fitness equipment in the fresh air. For families with children, there are various playgrounds and an at- tractive test driving area. The local government of Nowy Wiśnicz offers many attractive events of a historical, cultural and sporting nature, of regional and national scale. During these events, you can admire historical re-enactments, folk crafts, artistic performances of children and youth, listen to concerts of orche- stras and regional groups, as well as taste local specialties. In fact, it is at the Wiśnicz castle that arose the first cookbook in Polish history, by Stanisław Czerniecki (Compendium Ferculorum). Good gastronomic and accommodation facilities as well as the rich offer of agro-tourism farms ensure that no-one will leave here disappointed. From Nowy Wiśnicz it is easy to get to other attractive places in the Lesser Poland region: Krakow, Wieliczka, Bochnia, Lipnica Murowana, Niepołomice and Stary Sącz are located at a maximum distance of about 45 min. by car. Therefore, it is worth planning not only a few-day stay here, but also worth coming to Nowy Wiśnicz for a vacation or longer holiday to get to know its unique atmosphere and the exceptional hospitality of its resi- dents. More information available at: www.nowywisnicz.pl and www.dolinaraby.pl 3 Historical sites The Castle in Wiśnicz of Nowy Wiśnicz and area Nowy Wiśnicz – a small, charming town in the southern part of Bochnia county, entirely situated within the Wiśnicko – Lipnicki Landscape Park – at- tracts people with its beautiful nature, interesting history and range of valuable cultural artefacts. The cultural landscape of Nowy Wiśnicz is a precious and fragile reminder of the distant past. Formed in its basic lay-out in the 17th century, according to a design of the Italian architect Matteo Trapola, it has survived to the present day without any significant changes. The most important of Wiśnicz’s histo- rical monuments is undoubtedly the castle which dominates the town. Nearby there is a wooden manor house from the middle of the 19th centu- ry, known as Koryznówka, and inside it the Com- Photo: JerzyPhoto: Ochoński/photospoland.com memorative Museum of Jan Matejko, who was a frequent guest in Wiśnicz. We especially encourage you to spend free time in the centre of Nowy Wiśnicz. The Wiśnicz market square is an exceptional place which appeals with the beauty of its architecture as well as the parti- cular small-town atmosphere. Walking around the square, you can admire the beauty of historic buil- dings among greenery, rest in the shade of huge chestnut trees, and also find out much about the history of the town and its inhabitants. Photo: JerzyPhoto: Ochoński/photospoland.com 4 Photo: Daniel Furmanek/IDG The Castle in Wiśnicz This is one of the most valuable works of early baroque on the second floor the wide panorama of the town. The residential-defensive architecture in Poland. palace is surrounded by bastion fortifications from the be- The oldest part of the castle was erected in the 14th ginning of the 17th century. Various events and exhibitions century by the knightly Kmita family. The current appearan- are organised in the castle. ce of the castle is an effect of its 17th century reconstruc- tion conducted by Stanisław Lubomirski. The interior décor includes baroque portals, window frames, stucco decora- tions and polychrome. The inner courtyard is adorned with a renaissance loggia. While visiting you can see the chapel with crypt, the listening hall, and from the viewing gallery Photo: Szymon Łukasik/Droneland.pl Further information at: www.zamekwisnicz.pl Photo: Jerzy Ochoński/photospoland.com Photo: Szymon Łukasik/Droneland.pl 5 This small, wooden manor house, cove- Commemorative Museum red with a shingled roof, with an open porch in front of the entrance, was built of Jan Matejko – „Koryznówka” in the 1850s. In the years 1975-1980 the building was completely renovated along with its furnishings, and in 1981, thanks to the efforts of its owners, a museum was opened inside. In it you can view 18th-19th century furniture, paintings, sketches and other objects that recall the periods in which Jan Matejko stayed in the Wiśnicz area. Open for visiting is part of the buil- ding with the sitting room and study of Stanisława Serafińska, author of a diary devoted to the artist. It is worth mentioning that in 1943, Witold Pilecki hid in the Serafiński’s ho- use after escaping from the concentration camp at Auschwitz. Currently every year at the end of April is held the finish of the Horse Ride on the Escape Route of Cavalry Photo: Jerzy Ochoński/photospoland.com Captain Witold Pilecki from Auschwitz. The former monastery of the Discalced Carmelites, currently a prison A dominant element of the Wiśnicz landscape are the former buildings of the monastery of the Discalced (barefoot) Carmelites erected by Stanisław Lubomirski after 1621 as a thanksgi- ving for the victory at Chocim. Since the mona- stery was closed in 1786 it has been the home of a strict-regime Correctional Centre. Situated in the middle of the buildings, the Monastery Church of Christ the Saviour was an exceptio- nal monument of baroque art. Of its architec- ture only the seven-metre walls have survived, as the church itself was destroyed by the Na- zis during the Second World War. Photo: Szymon6 Łukasik/Droneland.pl The Museum of the Wiśnicz Area In Nowy Wiśnicz is found the Museum of the Wiśnicz that once belonged to the castle. This powerful cannon, Area, which since 2002 has gathered collections rela- adorned with the Lubomirski Szreniawa coat of arms, was ted to the history of the region. It presents painting and found by chance in 2006 at the sports stadium below the sculptural works by Wiśnicz artists: Stanisław Klimowski, Wiśnicz castle. Next to the Museum of the Wiśnicz Area Fa. Stanisław Nowak, folk painter Marian Rojko, Prof. Cze- stands a monument to Juliusz Kossak – born and baptised sław Dźwigaj. There are collections of regional artefacts, in Nowy Wiśnicz. objects from the Second World War, medals, books, ar- chival documents and photographs. One of the most va- The museum organises temporary thematic exhi- luable museum exhibits is a 17th-century bronze cannon bitions and occasional lectures. Photo: Jerzy Ochoński/photospoland.com Photo: Jerzy Ochoński/photospoland.com Photo: Jerzy Ochoński/photospoland.com The former monastery of the Discalced Carmelites, currently a prison 7 Photo: Jerzy Ochoński/photospoland.com Photo: JerzyPhoto: Ochoński/photospoland.com Photo: Szymon Łukasik/Droneland.pl Photo: Jerzy Ochoński/photospoland.com Wiśnicz market square The town of Nowy Wiśnicz was established in 1616 by śnicz: Jan Matejko and Stanisław Lubomirski, the town’s Stanisław Lubomirski.