Rzeszów ([ˈʒɛʃuf]; Ukrainian: Ряшів, Riashiv) is the capital city of Subcarpathian Voivodeship in the south east of Poland and has almost 200,000 inhabitants (2021). It was a private town of the Lubomirski family for centuries. It has a fine old town, two synagogues and some castles.
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The oldest written records of Rzeszów date back to 1354, when the place was granted city rights. The Lubomirski family, the owners of the town, were patrons of culture, arts and science. Under their reign Rzeszów developed quickly and its role and position in the region noticeably increased. Since then, the town has been a meeting point of many European nations from the Byzantine East and Mediterranean West and people from the southern and northern parts of Europe. It is a great example of how a young, vibrant and dynamically developing city is adapted to its historical heritage. 1 Regional tourism information point, Rynek 25, ☏ +48 17 875 47 74, cit@prot.rzeszow.pl.
The Old Town in the city centre is small and easily manageable on foot. There are regular bus services from the centre to New Town and suburbs. One-way ticket ('bilet normalny') costs 3 zł (May 2017). Night buses (23:00 - 05:00) cost twice as much. It is valid only for one certain route and for one bus on this route (you can not change buses on the same route). One-hour ticket ('bilet 1-godzinny') costs 4 zł and is valid for all buses. You may also buy a day pass ('bilet dobowy') for 12 zł. Big luggage must be paid extra (1.65 zł). Tickets are sold in small stalls near bus stops (kiosks) and can be also bought from the driver but may cost more.
1 Lubomirski Castle, Plac Śreniawitów 3. On the edge of the edge of the old town, it dates from the 16th century. In the 18th century it was expanded and encircled with stone walls and bastions. It now serves as the law courts and so the interior is generally closed to the public. However, it's well worth walking around the impressive walls. 2 Lubomirski Summer Palace, ul. Jana Dekerta 2. Built in the 17th and 18th century this attractive late-baroque style palace, situated on the corner of Dekerta Street and Lubomirski Alley, is often described as the most beautiful aristocratic residence of the Sub-Carpathian region. Since 2008 the building has housed Rzeszów University's IT Department.
1 Maska Theatre, ul. Mickiewicza 13, ☏ +48 17 862 68 08, teatrmaska@teatrmaska.pl. Professional puppet theatre in the centre of Rzeszów. The different performances are not only suitable for children, but also for teenagers and adults. The only problem may be that it they are in Polish. (updated May 2017) 2 Cultural House of the Voivodeship (Wojewódzki Dom Kultury), Stefana Okrzei 7, ☏ +48 17 853 25 35. Cultural centre with exhibitions, performances, and movie events. (updated May 2017) 3 Artur Malawski Philharmony Hall, Fryderyka Szopena 30, ☏ +48 17 862 84 08. (updated May 2017) Football: Stal Rzeszów play soccer in I Liga, the second tier.
All these are in the city centre: 1 Zacisze Bar & Cafe, 3 Maja 12. (updated Sep 2022) 2 Pierogarnia "Na piętrze", 3 Maja 5/2. (updated Sep 2022) 3 Cafe Bar Murzynek, Tadeusza Kościuszki 7. (updated Sep 2022) 4 Habanero Rzeszów, Mikołaja Kopernika 3a. (updated Sep 2022) 5 NK Strada Jedzenie na Wagę, Grunwaldzka 10. (updated Sep 2022) 6 Rzeszowskie Słoiki, Sokoła 11/1. (updated Sep 2022) 7 Restauracja Strażacka, Mochnackiego 4. (updated Sep 2022) 8 Stary Brower Rzeszowski, Rynek 20/23, ☏ +48 17 250 00 15, sbr@browar-rzeszow.pl. Su-W 12:00-23:00, Th-Sa 12:00-01:00.
1 Irish Pub Galway, 3-go Maja 8, ☏ +48 17 853 22 77. Pub with Irish beers and whiskeys. (updated Jan 2017)
Rzeszów is a rather safe place for travellers. You should be aware of pickpocketing like in any other city. Use your mind and do not start an argument with young, bald men dressed in sweatshirts. Try to not present your liking to football or speedway clubs, since there is an eternal struggle between hooligans sympathising with competing teams. Do not buy 'occasional bargains' from guys wandering around parking places (they sell shoddy stuff, like binoculars). Of course, this is a general remark for whole Poland and nothing makes Rzeszów more dangerous than any other city in the country.
Guide content from Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA) — abridged; the full article has much more.
In Aug, Rzeszow typically sees ~24°C daytime highs and 6 rainy days.
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