New Wiśnicz

Nowy Wiśnicz - a small town in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in the Bochnia County. The most famous monument and at the same time the hallmark of the locality is the impressive 15th-century castle. It stands on a hill, making it visible from afar. Originally it belonged to the Kmita family, then it passed into the ownership of the Barz family and the Stadnicki family. However, the building achieved its greatest glory during the time of the Lubomirskis, who contributed to its baroque shapes and rich interior decor. Even kings visited here, and according to some descriptions, Barbara Radziwiłłówna was poisoned in Nowy Wiśnicz, possibly at the behest of her mother-in-law, Queen Bona. After the Swedish Deluge in the 17th century, and later after a fire in the 19th century, the castle and what was in it were destroyed. It has never regained its former glory, although restoration and conservation work has been ongoing since World War II. It is open for tours.

In addition to the castle, among the monuments of Nowy Wiśnicz, it is worth paying attention to the wooden manor house Koryznówka, which was once frequented by Jan Matejko. Today it houses a museum dedicated to our greatest national painter.

The 17th-century parish church dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is beautiful, as is the 17th-century monastery of the Discalced Carmelites - unfortunately, it can only be viewed from the outside as there is a prison inside. The 17th-century town hall also attracts attention.

Detailed information, opening hours, and ticket prices for the castle and the Jan Matejko Manor can be checked on the following websites:

http://www.zamekwisnicz.pl/zamek-w-wisniczu/

http://www.muzeum.tarnow.pl/oddzialy.php?id=8

Renata Gontarz

Photo: Zbigniew Gontarz

Anyone interested in sacred architecture is also invited to visit the website "Churches in Poland."

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