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15 Best Things to Do in Kielce (Poland)

Capital of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship in South Central Poland, Kielce is a city that first grew rich from its plentiful metal and stone deposits. For more than 600 years the city was in the hands of the Kraków Bishops, who built themselves a castle on a hill just next to the market square.

In the 17th century this became a Mannerist palace that has survived to this day in its original state. Kielce is couched in the Świętokrzyskie Mountains, one of the oldest ranges in Europe, leaving the city a mineral wealth that has been mined for centuries. To the south of the city are natural reserves in former quarries, as well as a show cave that was only properly charted for the first time a decade ago.

Let’s explore the best things to do in Kielce :

1. Palace of the Kraków Bishops

Kielce’s outstanding monument is the summer residence built for the Bishop of Kraków Jakub Zadzik between 1637 and 1644. The architect of this Mannerist palace was Tommaso Poncino of Lugano, who gave the building a loggia with marble columns and four hexagonal domed towers on its corners.

Above the loggia’s arches are cartouches with the coats of arms of Bishop Zadzik, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Kraków chapter.

To the rear is a geometric Italian garden surrounded by quince, cherry and apple trees.

The garden’s layout had been changed at the end of the 18th century but was restored to its mid-17th-century Mannerist design in 2003. The palace and grounds were also surrounded by ramparts, powder tower and bastions, which continue to protect the top of Castle Hill.

2. National Museum

Since 1975 the palace has been a branch of the National Museum, so you can immerse yourself in Polish and Western European art from the 1600s to the 1900s, decorative arts, numismatic collections and antique weapons.

The art collection runs the gamut from Baroque and Rococo portrait painting to Realism and Impressionism.

Some of the highly-regarded artists represented here are Johann Baptist von Lampi the Elder, Olga Boznańska, Leopold Gottlieb, Aleksander Gierymski and Józef Chełmoński.

These are all set off by the interior decor, which is mostly original and has marble busts, grand fireplaces and painted ceiling beams.

At the time of writing at the end of 2017 parts of the exhibition were closed for renovation until early 2019.

3. Ulica Henryka Sienkiewicza

Delineated in the 1820s, Ulica Henryka Sienkiewicza is Kielce’s main artery, combining shops and restaurants with historic architecture of its turn-of-the-century tenement houses.

The street was pedestrianised and renovated in the 00s, and extends diagonally for almost 1.3 kilometres from the train station at Plac Niepodległości to Plac Moniuszki.

Many of the stuccoed houses and municipal buildings on the way are protected on the Polish register of monuments.

On a typical summer’s day there will be market stalls, street performers and outdoor tables for bars, ice cream parlours, restaurants and cafes.

The street is named in honour of Nobel Prize-winning author Henryk Sienkiewicz, and in 2010 a monument to him by the eminent sculptor Kazimierz Gustaw Zemła was unveiled on the street.

4. Kielce Cathedral

At the centre of the Wzgórzu Zamkowym (Castle Hill) in Kielce, this church and its belfry rises above the low-rise buildings of the city.

The current building is from the mid-1200 after the previous church was destroyed by Tatars.

There are still some remnants of that building in amongst the dominant 18th-century Baroque architecture.

The vibrant painted patterns adorning the walls of the three naves are from 1892, while your eye will also be drawn to the Rococo high altar.

This was crafted by sculptors from Kraków in the mid-18th century, and at its heart is an image of Our Lady of the Assumption that was painted in 1730.

5. Museum of Toys and Play

Located in the 19th-century market hall at Plac Wolności, the Museum of Toys and Play is the largest museum on this topic in Poland.

Allow plenty of time, as the there are several thousand exhibits over more than 630 square metres of exhibition space.

With two play areas, one indoors and the other in the courtyard during the summer, the museum avoids being a static exhibition.

Smaller children will be amazed by the quantity of model cars, train sets, model aircraft, dolls and puppets, many of which are interactive.

Grown-ups can find out what kids played with during the 1700s, 1800s and during the Polish People’s Republic.

6. Kadzielnia

The mineral-rich Świętokrzyskie Mountains pass through Kielce, and one of the peaks is on the city’s southern boundary.

You can reach it via the chain of parks and promenades beginning at the city centre.

As the terrain becomes rockier you’ll get to the Podziemna Trasa Turystyczna (Underground Tourist Route). This has three interconnected limestone caves first discovered centuries ago when the limestone was quarried for building material.

The system wasn’t properly explored until a decade ago, and when they were found to be safe a 160-metre walking route was laid out in 2012. On a guided tour you’ll be shown concretions like stalagmites and stalactites, but also Devonian fossils (up to 420 million years old) of sea plants, brachiopods, corals and cephalopods.

7. Rynek (Market Square)

Fronted on its west side by the Neoclassical city hall, Kielce’s historic market square has been the administrative heart of the city since the middle of the 14th century.

The historic building facades around the square are later, from the 1700s and 1800s.

Maybe the prettiest of these is just to the left of the city hall on the corner of Ulica Mała.

Painted blue and with a little arcade containing a cafe, this house dates to 1767 and belonged to the cook for the Bishop of Kraków Kajetan Sołtyk.

The biggest recent change to the square came in 2011 when it was re-paved and cleared of traffic.

In the middle you can see the outline of the former town hall, built in the 16th century but burnt down in 1800.

8. Dworek Laszczyków

To tap into the folk culture of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship come to this traditional wooden manor house on Ulica Jana Pawła II on the southern slope of Castle Hill.

With a high hipped roof, the house was made from larch wood on a stone and brick foundation.

It dates to 1788 and today is the headquarters for the Muzeum Wsi Kieleckiej (Kielce Rural Museum), which has a few sites at farms and windmills outside the city.

In the house’s four rooms are ethnographic displays about all aspects of life in the region in days gone by, as well as interiors with the furniture and fittings of a typical farmhouse in the 19th century.

9. Kościół św. Wojciecha

Wreathed with century-old trees and close to the centre of Kielce, this Baroque church is known for its three paintings by the eminent 19th-century historical and religious artist Jan Styka.

Painted in 1889, these depict the Multiplication of Bread, St Rosalia and St Francis and are on the altars in the chancel.

The building itself is from the second half of the 18th century but sits exactly where a wooden church used to be in the 12th century.

The square in front, Plac Świętego Wojciecha witnessed a grim moment during in 1943 when a group of Home Army (Resistance) fighters was executed by firing squad.

A fragment of the wall from the execution has been preserved.

10. Karczówka

Ever-present on Kielce’s southwest horizon is a 340-metre hill composed of Devonian limestone.

The hill is coated with pine trees, many as old as 150 years and on its southern and western slopes are traces of old mine shafts and ditches.

There’s a Bernardine monastery near the summit, which we’ll cover next, as well as a monument to the January Uprising of 1863-64 against the Russian Empire.

But aside from that you could make the stiff but short walk to the crest of the hill to survey Kielce’s skyline and the Świętokrzyskie Mountains.

11. Karczówka Monastery

After Kielce was spared from a plague epidemic in 1622, the Bishop of Kraków, Marcin Szyszkowski built this monastery as a votive offering.

The monastery was sacked by the Swedes not long after in 1655 and got its current design in the early 18th century when it was rebuilt.

Crowned by two copper-covered cupolas, the single nave church has bold Rococo decoration.

But most compelling of all is the chapel for St Barbara under the main tower.

At the chapel’s altar there’s a statue for the saint made from three large lumps of lead discovered in Karczówka’s mines by a farmer in 1646.

12. Stanisława Staszica Park

On the southern foot of Castle Hill is the serene municipal park, sweeping out over eight hectares.

Coming down the slope from the Palace of the Kraków Bishops, one of the first things you’ll see is the large pond on the west side.

Trimmed by lush tall willow trees and with a fountain in the middle, this pond is more than one hectare in size and somewhere to bring children to feed the ducks.

Close to the Zieliński Palace a stone’s throw away is an aviary containing a variety of rare birds, while you can explore one of the paths that disappear into the park’s mature forest of more than 1,300 chestnut, ash, lime, maple, elm and acacia trees.

13. Pałac Tomasza Zielińskiego

In the 1850s the wealthy art patron Tomasz Zieliński moved into the buildings on the episcopal palace grounds.

He redesigned the complex, commissioning a fairytale Gothic Revival palace with an orangery and gardens.

This was all intended as a museum for his enormous painting collection and a centre of excellence for the arts.

Some of the most distinguished painters of the period like Józef Szermentowski, January Suchodolski , Wojciech Gerson and Franciszek Kostrzewski frequented the palace at that time.

After he passed away in 1858, Zieliński’s collection was sold off.

But since 1985 the palace has become a centre for the arts once more, holding exhibitions, concerts, fairs and seminars.

14. Rezerwat Przyrody Wietrznia (Wietrznia Nature Reserve)

To the southeast of the city centre is yet another mineralogically rich nature reserve.

Almost all of this 18-hectare park is a canyon-like landscape caused by limestone and dolomite quarries that were exploited from 1893 to 1974. There are three interlinked quarries, and what makes them so interesting is their abundance of fossils of prehistoric fish, sponges and other fauna, as well as karst formations.

To get a detailed overview of the reserve you can pop into the “Geoeducation Centre” that opened in a swish-looking building in 2011. Boards and models show what Kielce’s fossilised Devonian plants and animals would have looked like, and there’s a “5D” movie screened in a special capsule.

15. Huta Józef

There’s a slice of 19th-century Polish history a short drive north at this ruined factory in Samsonów.

Huta Józef was a charcoal-fired steel mill, operating from 1817 to 1866. It was all burnt down by the Russians following the January Uprising of 1863-64 as the mill had produced weapons for the insurgents.

Huta Józef was never rebuilt after the fire, and since then the shell of the furnace, modelling plant, foundry and drying room have been left as a memorial in peaceful greenery on the edge of the village.

15 Best Things to Do in Kielce (Poland):

• Palace of the Kraków Bishops
• National Museum
• Ulica Henryka Sienkiewicza
• Kielce Cathedral
• Museum of Toys and Play
• Rynek (Market Square)
• Dworek Laszczyków
• Kościół św. Wojciecha
• Karczówka Monastery
• Stanisława Staszica Park
• Pałac Tomasza Zielińskiego
• Rezerwat Przyrody Wietrznia (Wietrznia Nature Reserve)

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1. Kadzielnia Park and Nature Reserve

2. Geonatura Kielce - The Centre of Geoeducation

3. Jaskinie Na Kadzielni

4. Museum of Toys and Play, Kielce (Muzeum Zabawek i Zabawy, Kielce)

5. Cathedral

6. Klasztor Karczówka

7. Wietrznia Nature Reserve (Rezerwat Przyrody Wietrznia)

9. Sienkiewicza Street

10. Rezerwat Skalny Slichowice

11. Regional Tourist Information Center

12. Kielce Historical Museum (Muzeum Historii Kielc)

13. Geonatura Kielce - Botanical Garden

14. Ogrod Włoski

15. Park Miejski

16. Huta Józef Ruins

17. Galeria Echo

18. Pomnik Quo Vadis

19. Market square

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22. Fabryka futbolu

23. Church of St. Wojciech

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25. Kielce Rope Park

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• Kadzielnia Park and Nature Reserve
• Museum of Toys and Play, Kielce (Muzeum Zabawek i Zabawy, Kielce)
• Jaskinie Na Kadzielni
• Geonatura Kielce - The Centre of Geoeducation
• Wietrznia Nature Reserve (Rezerwat Przyrody Wietrznia)
• Rezerwat Skalny Slichowice
• Geonatura Kielce - Botanical Garden
• Sienkiewicza Street
• Kielce Rope Park

As the capital of the Świętokrzyskie Province, Kielce is the region’s center of commerce and culture. The city has several monuments, churches, and other landmarks that travelers can enjoy when visiting Poland. Kielce sits on the Silnica riverbanks and is surrounded by forests. It has five nature reserves and plenty of fresh air, making it a great place to enjoy the great outdoors. For more information please visit the official Kielce travel portal.

Sienkiewicza Street is the city’s main street. Shops, restaurants and monuments can all be found on this important road that goes directly to the train station. The city is very easy to reach as it sits on the main bus and train lines that run between Warsaw and Kraków. Kielce is one of the few cities that has a marked tourist route, making it easy to get around on your own. It is a great place to enjoy a weekend with family exploring arts and culture.

The Palace of the Kraków Bishops is one of the more interesting places to visit in Kielce. It was built in the 17th century as a summer home for the bishops. The building itself bears both Italian and Polish influences. The first floor features the original interiors and ornately decorated ceilings complete with frieze murals and beams. The museum has a detailed permanent exhibition of 17th and 18th century interiors that give visitors a true feel for what life must have been like during those times. One particularly memorable room is the former dining room, where there are portraits of over 50 bishops lining the walls. The ornamental Italian garden and sanctuary round out the offerings at the museum.

There is a cathedral facing the palace that dates back to the year 1171. It was once Romanesque in style but in the 17th century, it adopted a more Baroque look with a three-aisle basilica. With its gold-appointed sanctuary and Gothic triptych portraying the Virgin Mary’s coronation, there is plenty to marvel at within the church’s walls. Visitors can venture down below the church to see the underground crypt that contains the tombs of the bishops or check out the treasure house. Pope John Paul II celebrated a mass in this landmark cathedral in 1999. Another point of interest located nearby is the romantic manor of Tomasz Zielinski.

The Museum of Toys and Play in Kielce is a great place to go not just for kids but also for the young at heart. The museum is home to an impressive collection of toys from Poland as well as around the world from throughout various periods of history. The thousands of displays include dolls from around the world, stuffed animals, folk toys, dollhouses, and model trains, cars, and airplanes, among others. It is interesting to spot the historical influences on the toys that kids played with in different parts of the world.

The Karczowka Hill is a giant hill where tourists and locals alike come to enjoy the picturesque views and the old pine forest. Nestled atop the hill is a 17th century monastery. It was originally just a church that was built by Bishop Marcin Szyszkowski as a show of gratitude for saving Kielce from the plague, but was eventually expanded to include the monastery.

The city of Kielce also has a number of interesting geological features. The Ślichowice Geological Reserve has folded limestone rock excavations. In other parts of the city, you can find limestone formations that contain various fossils. Once a town known for limestone mining, Kielce is also home to a geological museum that provides a comprehensive look at the geological activity in the area over the last 600 million years.

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The Best Things to See and Do in Kielce, Poland

Kielce is the capital of Poland’s Świętokrzyskie Province and has a population of around 200,000. Despite having many unique and historic landmarks, the city doesn’t attract as many tourists as some other Polish cities with lower populations such as Malbork and Międzyzdroje. This list proves that those who skip Kielce are missing out on a special city.

Tour the famous dworek polish manor house.

The most precious building in Kielce is this typical Polish manor house known as Dworek. It dates back to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth times and has been well maintained. Check with the local tourist office on potential visits to the inside of the building, which now houses a small regional museum.

Jana Pawła II 6, 25-025 Kielce, Poland

Kielce is certainly a city for the architectural enthusiast and it contains many standout buildings. The Palace of the Kraków Bishops is a stunning 17th-century palace which was once the summer residence for the Bishops of Kraków. You can go inside and admire the palace which houses the National Museum including an elaborate and important collection of Polish paintings. Check the website for opening times, temporary exhibitions and events and prices.

Plac Zamkowy 1, 25-001 Kielce, Poland

Explore the Museum of Toys and Games

For something different and a break from the normal museums in Polish cities, Kielce has a museum dedicated to toys and games. In Polish, known as the Muzeum Zabawek i Zabawy , this impressive museumappeals not just to children and families but to those of all ages. Inside the museum traces the history of cards, games, toys and crafts through the generations. Part of the exhibition has a ‘Made in Poland’ section, which has a display of products from the Communist era when the country was known as PRL. This is a unique museum that is worthy of a few hours of your time. It is housed in a well-maintained yellow building and sits on Independence Square.

Plac Wolności 2, 25-367 Kielce, Poland

Relax in the city park

Kielce is a green city and has an attractive city park. Complete with weeping willow trees, a duck pond and a fountain, this is a fine place to relax and read a book . The River Silnica runs through the park, which also has some popular cafés, bars and restaurants around it. In summer months, there is a good vibe here and plenty of beer gardens in which to grab a drink.

Jana Pawła II, 25-960 Kielce, Poland

Stop for a drink by the Town Hall

Again, Kielce’s architectural charm is clear for all to see at the city’s Town Hall ( Ratusz ). It sits afront a pedestrianised square with fountains and some bars and cafés. Stop by for a relaxing drink and snack in the main square here ( Stary Rynek ). There are craft beer bars, cafés and even a Croatian restaurant, so there is plenty of choice. During the holiday season, the square features a large Christmas tree and lights.

Rynek 1, 25-303 Kielce, Poland

Watch Korona Kielce play football

The city’s beloved football team, Korona Kielce , play in Poland’s top division, the Ekstraklasa. The club colours are yellow and red, and the club name translates as ‘Kielce Crown’ in English. The team has finished as runner-up in the Polish Cup once, in 2007. Tickets can be purchased from the ticket office at the stadium and from some outlets in the city. For big matches, the stadium, Stadion Miejski Kielce, sells out. It has a capacity of 15,550 and has hosted the under 21s European Championships.

Księdza Piotra Ściegiennego 8, 25-033 Kielce, Poland

Visit Kielce Cathedral

Kielce has many churches to be admired, but if you want to attend a service, head to a Mass at the famous main Cathedral , which has a magnificent interior. It was built in the 12th century and subsequently destroyed in the 13th century. But since then, it has been rebuilt and is constantly looked after. There is a tall gold-coloured altar at the front, baroque-style walls and painted roofs. Regular Masses are held in this strictly Catholic church, which has hardly changed since the 1700s.

Plac Najświętszej Maryi Panny 3, 25-001 Kielce, Poland

Stroll down Sienkiewicza Street

While the Polish city of Łódź is famous for its Piotrkowska Street, here in Kielce it’s Sienkiewicza Street that is the place to be for avid shoppers. It is the main commercial and historic street in the city and has been since the middle of the 19th century. The streets runs from the main train station to Independence Square. As you stroll your way along it, you’ll cover a distance of 1.2 kilometres and pass by many shops, historic monuments and cafés. It is pedestrianised and contains many popular high street stores, attracting new business to the city.

Henryka Sienkiewicza, 25-354 Kielce, Poland

Hike at Kadzielnia Nature Reserve

You can get another nature fix in Kielce just a short walk or bus ride from the city centre. Head to Kadzielnia Nature Reserve, which is a large and leafy park area. Here you can see geological formations, an underground cave path and lots more greenery. There is also an amphitheatre (which hosts regular concerts), monuments and a park for local skateboarders. There is another lake area here and a short hike up through rocks for a good viewpoint.

Aleja Legionów, 25-202 Kielce, Poland

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Jakub Juszyński

Things to do in Kielce

Kielce is a city located in central Poland, almost halfway between Warsaw and Krakow. Although it’s not on many travellers’ radars, it really should be – you’ll find Interesting monuments, lots of nature and interesting surroundings.

With a population of just under 200,000 residents, Kielce is just the right size, not too big or too small. Plan to visit Kielce with an open mind and let yourself be surprised by all it has to offer.

There are three attractions that I recommend visitors take the time to see, along with a couple of the parks in the section below.

Geoeducation Center in Wietrznia

If I were to choose the best museum in Kielce, it would definitely be the Geoeducation Centre in Wietrznia. The museum and surrounding nature reserve show the geological history of the world and region. The exhibitions are interactive and you’ll feel like you’re been transported to the past.

Castle Hill in the evening

Castle Hill is in the centre of Kielce includes the Palace of the Kraków Bishops and the Cathedral. The surrounding nature reserve is lovely during the day time, however Castle Hill is especially lovely in the evening.

Palace of the Kraków Bishops

You must also visit the former Palace of Krakow Bishops, which was built in the 17th Century as a summer residence for the bishops from the Krakow. The building currently houses the National Museum, and the palace rooms are impressive.

Kielce History Museum

The Kielce History Museum is relatively small, but will give you a full picture of the city’s history, showing you what happened in Kielce and how it became what it is today.

Kielce bus station

Built in the 1980s, Kielce Bus Station has been designed to look like a UFO. It looks a bit neglected now, but it’s still iconic building and is well worth visiting while you’re in town.

Food in Kielce

When it comes to good food, you also have a lot to choose from.

Most places worth visiting are located on the Market Square and the Solna Promenada on the Silnica River. The best sushi in Poland is also located in Kielce - the Sushiya restaurant – which has been acclaimed many times by chefs and customers from all over the country.

It is also worth visiting traditional bakeries in Kielce and sampling food from Bakery Bodzentyńska, Rynek or Piekiełko should be on your itinerary. Polish bread has a distinctive flavour and texture, and trying the traditional bread is a must when you’re in the city. If, on the other hand, you feel like eating something sweet, then Zygmunt Pańszczyk's confectionery at Mała street will surprise you with its taste and traditional production methods.

Nightlife in Kielce is not particularly rich. In the Market Square you will find the Maska club, which has some decent parties.

Parks and nature reserves in Kielce

Finally, nature is always just a few steps away in Kielce. There are five nature reserves in the city. Four of them are former quarries, and the last - Karczówka - is a beautiful hill with a monastery at the top. Just visiting these places will take a full day.

Kadzielnia Reserve is one of the old quarries and is now an enchanting park with interesting geological formations, an amphitheatre, underground cave tracks and other monuments. It's easily one of the top 10 places to visit in Kielce .

There are many more parks in the city too, in the centre and the surrounding forest. From the city centre, you can also reach the forest in just a few minutes by car. These places are perfect for a walk, mushroom picking or a family picnic.

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Author - Jakub Juszyński

Jakub Juszyński is a blogger, traveller and foodie based in Kielce. He runs the website tymrazem.pl

Last Updated 20 October 2021

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Kielce, located in southern Poland, is a perfect destination for travelers looking for a mix of old-world charm and modern amenities. Its historic town center is full of cobbled streets, colorful buildings, and grand monuments. Key tourist spots and attractions include the Kielce Cathedral, the Kielce Museum, the Kielce Art Gallery, and the Kielce Castle. Highlights include the Kielce Synagogue, the Kielce Opera House, the Kielce Zoo, and the Kielce Regional Museum.

Visitors can explore the old town, take in the unique architecture, or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the many parks. There's plenty to do in Kielce, including visiting the many churches, museums, galleries, and historic sites. Visitors can also take part in outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and kayaking. For those looking for a night out, Kielce has a lively nightlife scene with plenty of bars and clubs to choose from. In addition to its cultural attractions, Kielce is also known for its excellent shopping. The city is home to numerous shopping malls and boutiques, along with a thriving night market. Foodies will appreciate the city's variety of restaurants, cafes, and pubs. When planning your visit to Kielce, be sure to check the weather forecast before you go. The city is prone to extreme temperatures in both summer and winter, so be sure to dress appropriately. Also, keep in mind that Kielce is a popular destination for tourists, so be sure to book your accommodations well in advance.

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Kielce [dead link] is the largest city of the Holy Cross Voivodeship (Województwo Świętokrzyskie ) with a population just under 200,000 residents (2018). It is also its capital.

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Its history dates back to the 10th century. In 1364 Kielce was recognised as a city and gained certain privileges connected with this legal status. In 1496 Kielce was conferred its coat of arms by the Fryderyk cardinal Jagiellończyk, Polish prince and primate, serving as a bishop in Kraków.

The history of Kielce is rich in important events for the history of Poland. For example here, in 1816, the first Polish higher technical university was organised. It was free of charge and had two teaching languages: Polish and German. The Kielce pogrom resulted in the deaths of 40 Jewish Holocaust survivors and another 80 injured nearly a year after the final Nazi death camp was liberated. The antecedence of the pogrom are still not clear and many hypotheses are still being considered.

• 50.870918 20.626972 1 Regional Tourist Information Centre , ul. Henryka Sienkiewicza 29 , ☏ +48 41 348 00 60 . M-Sa 09:00—17:00, closed on Su . ( updated Jun 2017 )

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By plane [ edit ].

There is an international airport in the near town of Kraków Kraków-Balice Airport ( KRK  IATA ), but more flights go from Warsaw : Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport ( WAW  IATA ): For those travelling from Warsaw serviced by Polski Express . See also: Routes/Timetable

By train [ edit ]

Kielce is despite its size and central location not very well connected to the national train network. The 50.874167 20.617778 1 Kielce rail station is conveniently located in the city centre.

Travel time varies depending on the class of train, with the shortest time needed to get to Kielce from other major destinations being:

• Częstochowa - 2 hours
• Katowice - 2 hours
• Kraków - 1h30mins
• Warsaw - 2h15mins
• Lublin - 2h30mins

You can check train timetables in English at [1]

By car [ edit ]

You can easily get there by car from Warsaw , Kraków and Łódź .

By bus [ edit ]

The 50.875753 20.621725 2 Kielce bus station has a distinct design and architecture from it's original design in the 1970s. Many locals call the building " The UFO ". The station had a major renovation and reopend again in 2020.

Many international connections (see Poland::By bus ).

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See [ edit ]

• The Kielce Village Museum ( Muzeum Wsi Kieleckiej ), ul. Jana Pawła II 6 . Open air museum.  
• 50.867677 20.629456 6 Stefan Żeromski's School Years Museum ( Muzeum Lat Szkolnych Stefana Żeromskiego ), Jana Pawła II 5 , ☏ +48 41 344 57 92 . M-F Su 08:00—16:00, Sa closed . Another branch of the National Museum in Kielce. 8 zł regular, 6 zł reduced .  
• 50.859731 20.618591 7 Kadzielnia Amphitheatre ( Amfiteatr Kadzielnia ), aleja Legionów 1 .  
• 50.868077 20.627148 8 Institute of Design Kielce ( Instytut Dizajnu w Kielcach ), ul. Zamkowa 3 , ☏ +48 41 367 68 01 . Located in a renovated jail house.  

Do [ edit ]

• Football: Korona Kielce were promoted in 2022 so they now play soccer in Ekstraklasa, the top tier. Their home ground (capacity 15,700) is Stadion Miejski or Suzuki Arena, 1 km south of city centre.
• Sienkiewicza Street
• Forest Alleys

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• 50.87142 20.627236 1 Sienkiewicz Street ( ulica Henryka Sienkiewicza ), Henryka Sienkiewicza . The main shopping street in Kielce and partially pedestrianized.  
• 50.880719 20.646636 2 Galeria Echo , Świętokrzyska 20 .  
• 50.882831 20.582853 3 Pasaż Świętokrzyski , Edmunda Massalskiego 3 , ☏ +48 41 368 90 96 .  
• 50.888289 20.6693 4 Centrum Handlowe Radomska , Radomska 8 .  

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Drink [ edit ], sleep [ edit ].

• 50.881234 20.654322 1 Hotel Kongresowy , Al. Solidarności 34 , ☏ +48 41 332-63-93 , [email protected] . The Hotel Kongresowy is a modern 3 star hotel catering to business people. 182-690 zł .  
• 50.874412 20.620174 2 Best Western Grand Hotel , Ul. Sienkiewicza 78 ( In front of the train station ), ☏ +48 41 365 50 00 , [email protected] .  
• 50.89647 20.662376 3 La Mar Hotel , Ul. Sikorskiego 2 , ☏ +48 41 33 02 200 , [email protected] . This modern hotel has very large rooms. The hotel also has a swimming pool and bowling alley.  
• 50.875189 20.624783 4 Qubus Hotel , ul. Składowa 2 , ☏ +48 41 243 81 00 , [email protected] . A 4-star hotel between the bus and train station and the historic city centre.  
• 50.861852 20.641324 5 Hotel Kameralny , ul. Tarnowska 7 , ☏ +48 41 348 25 30 .  
• 50.874772 20.632848 6 Hotel Ibis Kielce Centrum , ul. Warszawska 19 , ☏ +48 41 3406900 , fax : +48 41 3406969 . A chain hotel opened in 2009 in the city centre with reasonable rates. rates from €36 .  
• 50.853589 20.552239 7 Dom Harcerza Hostel Kielce , ul. Pańska 1A . A cozy & friendly hostel invites you to rest and relax about 6 km from the city centre of Kielce. rates from €5 .  
• 50.864228 20.648937 8 Youth Hostel Wedrownik (HI hostel) , ul. Szymanowskiego 5 , ☏ +48-41-3423735 . Budget hostel in a school, about 15 minutes by foot from the city center, with Wifi accessible from the entry of the TV room. Nearby are Tesco on the one side (in Bohaterow Warszawy), Biedronka and Lidl on the other side (Sandomierska-Slaska intersection). 29 zł .  

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• Częstochowa
• Sandomierz — a very important historic town on the banks of the Vistula river, relatively close to Kielce

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Apartment IX Wieków overlooking the center

The apartment covers an area of: 50 m2 (attic), which consists of; a spacious comfortable living room with dining room and functional fully equipped kitchenette, a bedroom (has a large double bed, a double bed, a wardrobe for clothes and a work desk), a large and comfortable bathroom with shower. The second bedroom is additionally located in the lounge.In front of the building there is a parking lot in the private courtyard closed with a gate. There is also the possibility of street parking (no zone).

Apartament Filharmonia w centrum Kielc-Parking

Mieszkanie w samym centrum Kielc przy ulicy Głowackiego (tuż obok Filharmonii Kieleckiej). To nie jest mieszkanie na osiedlu, skąd do centrum musisz jechać autobusem;) Wszędzie dojdziesz spacerkiem! Do głównej ulicy Sienkiewicza jest 100 m. Budynek jest z 2010 roku z czystą klatką schodową. Wjazd na podwórko przed budynkiem, zabezpieczony szlabanem, gdzie można za darmo zostawić auto (w centrum Kielc obowiązuje strefa płatnego parkowania). Doskonała miejscówka dla odwiedzających i zwiedzających!

Sep 15 – 22

Super Modern Apartment next to ECHO GALLERY

The apartment has its own, modern and elegant style. It's new, clean, bright, cozy, and well-equipped. Located on the 4th floor in a building with an elevator. There is a self check-in. There is also its own free parking in the underground garage. Nearby is the largest shopping mall in the area ECHO and there are many attractions such as shops, restaurants, cinema,bowling alley, gym. Next to it is Solidarności Avenue with great public transportation. You'll feel comfortable here. Welcome :)

Modern apartment in the heart of Kielce

This is a quiet and comfortable one bedroom apartment, on the first floor of a newly renovated building. It is situated just a couple of minutes away from Rynek, town centre, bars and restaurants. There are fantastic shopping centres: 2 minute walk to Galeria Korona, and 20 minute walk to Galeria Echo. Excellent public transport with local busses, taxi rank and electric scooters. The railway station is also a walking distance - 15 minutes, and a coach station - 14 minutes away.

Jun 17 – 24

Apartment Mojito

Mojito is a great starting point for exploring the city and the surrounding area, as well as great accommodations for a friendly and business trip. The apartment is located in the very center of the city, nearby there are good restaurants, pubs, cultural places, the city market and the park. We have a paid parking spot and wifi. The apartment consists of a bedroom with two beds, a kitchen with a sofa bed that can sleep 2 people and a bathroom with shower and washing machine.

Jan 11 – 18

Klonowa Loft - Apartment with Garage

Loft Klonowa Apartment with a garage is a unique place in the capital of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship with convenient access to the city center, Targi Kielce and outlets to S7 and national roads towards Łódź, Tarnów or Sandomierz. Guests have at their disposal an entire apartment of 37 m2 with a separate bedroom, a bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen. The building has the Żabka store and across the street Lewiatan. **Checking in with a text code without needing a host.**

Sep 13 – 20

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Modern / z prywatnym miejscem parkingowym

Prezentujemy państwu nowy apartament MODERN wykończony w wysokim standardzie, wraz z miejscem parkingowym w garażu podziemnym ,windą i dużym balkonem. Mieszkanie jest kompletnie umeblowane i wyposażone w wysokiej klasy sprzęt AGD .Dodatkowo umili państwu pobyt łazienka wyposażona w wanne z Jacuzzi.Apartament znajduje się w nowo wybudowanym osiedlu Nowy Baranówek, które jest usytuowane w zielonej, ale centralnie położonej dzielnicy. Serdecznie zapraszamy !

Sep 11 – 18

Cappuccino Apartament

Zabierz rodzinę na pobyt i spędźcie wspólnie fantastyczny czas. Luksusowo wykończony apartament . Okolica, to spokojne miejsce ze ścieżkami rowerowymi, z miejscami do spacerowania, to rekreacyjna część Kielc. 50 metrów od obiektu znajduje się zalew, restauracje, sklepy. Znakomite położenie, bo zaledwie 1,5 km od centrum Kielc, zapewni gościom świetny dojazd do każdego punktu w mieście. W pobliżu sklepy, restauracje. Szybki transfer do Targi Kielce.

Smart Art :) with free underground parking

Beautiful new apartment located in the green district of the city offers original decor and comfortable conditions of stay . A designer studio of 19 m2 has a separate bedroom , a spacious bathroom, a large terrace overlooking the greenery, and free underground parking. For your convenience - Netflix, SMART TV, Wifi - Cleaning with linens and towels during your stay - No contact check-in - Top standards for hygiene , privacy, and safety.

Apartment in the heart of Kielce

The apartment is located in the very center of Kielce, by the promenade and the city park. It's a great place for those looking for peace and quiet, as well as active people who love socializing with a rich selection of pubs and restaurants. The apartment is very cozy and comfortable, perfect for both a business stay (delegation) and a family stay thanks to the equipped with a travel cot, a feeding chair or a bath tub for a small child.

Sep 10 – 17

Nice and Quiet Apartment Kielce up to 5 persons.

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. The apartment is on second floor and has 2 bedroom ( first bedroom with double bed or two single beds and second bedroom with single bed), 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a living room (corner sofa with sleeping function for 2 persons) with dining area and fully equipped kitchen. Parking is available in the front of the building (no dedicated place).

Welurowy Apartment

A stylish place to stay in the center. We invite you to a well renovated apartment to a high standard. Fully equipped. Great place for up to two people. Distance of important places from the property: Targi Kielce - 5 km, Rynek - 500 m, Kieleckie Centrum Kultury - 650 m, ul. Henryka Sienkiewicza - 650 m, Kadzielnia Nature Reserve - 4 km. There are many restaurants nearby.

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Can I travel anywhere with Just Travel Cover’s Insurance policies?

Yes – the world is there to explore, but Travel Insurance is more important than ever. So wherever you’re going on your next holiday, don’t forget your Travel Insurance. Please note you will not be covered for any destination where the FCDO advise against travel, and on some annual policies there are some countries that are excluded.

How much does Travel Insurance cost?

Every insurer’s pricing is different, and is based on a number of factors including your age and medical history, where you’re going and for how long. We will compare prices from multiple insurers and in most cases we’ll show you a bronze, silver and gold option so you can choose the best policy at the right price.

Can I get Travel Insurance if I suffer from a heart condition?

Yes, Just Travel Cover use a panel of specialist insurers to enable us to provide Travel Insurance for virtually all heart conditions, including Travel Insurance after a heart attack. Please declare your condition while filling out our medical screening form online and we will compare a range of insurers to find you the best deal, with cover for your heart condition. For more information take a look at the ‘ Heart Condition ’ section of the website. Please note that some insurers take other factors into account when delivering a price (or opting to not provide cover) – this includes your age, the severity of your heart problems and any other medical conditions you have or have had.

Can you get Travel Insurance if you suffer from diabetes?

If you suffer from diabetes or any pre-existing medical condition, it is important to find Travel Insurance with the right cover, should you need medical treatment while you are away or indeed if you need to cancel due to medical issues. We want you to travel with confidence and at Just Travel Cover we aim to help you get a Travel Insurance policy with cover for your diabetes with our easy-to-follow medical screening process.

Can you get Travel Insurance if you are living with cancer?

At Just Travel Cover, we offer insurance policies that cover those who currently have cancer, those in remission and those with a terminal prognosis. As long as your doctor has given you the all-clear to travel, we will search our market of providers to find a suitable Travel Insurance policy that will protect you against unexpected high medical bills while you are on holiday, and cover for cancellation on medical grounds. I t’s important to note that insurers take other factors into account when delivering a price (or opting to not provide cover) – this includes your age, the type of cancer and any other medical conditions you have or have had.

Can I get Travel Insurance at any age?

Yes, we work with a number of specialist insurers so we can provide Travel Insurance for people of any age. Enter your details online and we’ll only show you prices from those providers that can cover you. We believe that age should not be a barrier to travel, but understand that insurance is a crucial part of the planning process, so whether you’re 18 or 85, you can get a quote with Just Travel Cover (subject to medical screening).

Is there an upper age limit for any of Just Travel Cover’s Travel Insurance policies?

While many insurers have an upper age limit on their Travel Insurance policies, here at Just Travel Cover we can provide annual and single trip cover for all ages. We work with several insurers, many of which do not have an upper age limit. All quotes are subject to medical screening. 

Will Just Travel Cover compare Travel Insurance on my behalf?

Yes, we compare prices from different insurers to help find the Travel Insurance you need for your next holiday. Compare over 48 prices online including bronze, silver and gold options to suit your needs and your pocket.

Can my travel companions who don't have a medical condition be covered on the same Travel Insurance policy?

Yes, it makes sense to cover yourself and your travelling companions on the same travel insurance policy. You will need to declare your own medical conditions by answering our easy medical screening questions, and your companions will need to do the same. If they don’t have any medical conditions to declare, just click continue.

Is the information you collect secure?

Yes, our website collects your personal information using a secure SSL certificate. Information exchanged with any address beginning with https:// is encrypted using SSL before transmission, ensuring complete privacy and security.

How can I find out more about a specific Travel Insurance policy?

If you have a question about any of the travel insurance policies available on our website, please call us on 0800 294 2969 – we will be happy to give you the information you need.

How do I add winter sports cover to my Travel Insurance policy?

You can add winter sports cover to a single trip or annual quote. Once you enter the dates of your trip and declare any pre-existing medical conditions, you will be asked if you want to add any additional Travel Insurance cover. You can add winter sports cover at this point, and all the Travel Insurance prices you are shown will include cover for winter sports.

I'm going on a cruise - how do I make sure I'm covered on my Travel Insurance?

When you get an online quote for Travel Insurance on our website, we will ask you if you are going on a cruise. Please click ‘Yes’, and we will include cruise cover in your selection of quotes.

I live outside the UK, can I get cover?

No, the travel insurance policies we compare are only available to the residents of the UK, Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man.

Travel Insurance for Pre-Existing Medical Conditions FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Travel Insurance for Pre-Existing Medical Conditions .

What is a pre-existing medical condition?

A pre-existing medical condition is usually described as an illness or injury that you had diagnosed before you take out your new Travel Insurance policy. These include things like Asthma, Diabetes and Cancer, as well as anxiety and depression.

Why is Travel Insurance important if you have a pre-Existing Medical condition?

Accidents can happen anywhere, and to anybody, at any time. If they happen when you’re on holiday you may need medical treatment abroad – that’s why people take out Travel Insurance, to cover any unforeseen medical bills. However, if you have a pre-existing medical condition, the type of treatment you need may be more extensive and costly, so you need to make sure your insurance covers these conditions too. That’s where we come in – we specialise in Travel Insurance for people with pre-existing medical conditions – when you get a quote we will ask you a few questions regarding medical history and you will then be able to declare your medical conditions.

What does Pre-existing Medical Travel Insurance cover?

Accidents and emergencies can happen while away from home and medical bills can quickly mount up. Medical Travel Insurance (with cover for your pre-existing conditions) is there to provide peace of mind that if that does happen, the costs will be covered. We work with insurers who specialise in Travel Insurance for pre-existing medical conditions including physical and non-physical conditions, such as heart problems, high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, asthma and anxiety and depression. We offer policies that cover emergency medical and hospital expenses and repatriation (the cost of getting you home) up to £15,000,000. Please note the amount of cover does vary between insurers but this is clearly marked alongside the price.

Does having pre-existing medical conditions affect where I can go?

 We work with multiple insurers with the aim of being able to provide Travel Insurance for people of all ages, wherever you’re going, covering all medical conditions. Always remember there is no cover if you choose to travel to a destination where the FCDO has advised against all, or all but essential travel. Each insurer has different criteria for who and what they will cover, and each quotation is tailored to your individual circumstances – so when you get a quote and declare your medical conditions (along with your destination, trip length, age etc) we will only show you quotes from providers who will provide the cover you need.

Do pre-existing medical conditions affect the cost of my insurance?

Having a pre-existing medical condition doesn’t always make Travel Insurance more expensive – it depends on the severity of the condition. Some low-level medical conditions are covered at no additional cost, it’s just important they are declared should you be hospitalised on holiday – others will carry an additional premium, although this is all calculated behind the scenes and we simply show you the total price to pay. 

Can I get Travel Insurance with a heart condition?

At Just Travel Cover we specialise in Travel Insurance for people with pre-existing medical conditions including those who have suffered heart attacks, had a heart bypass or are living with angina. Declare your heart conditions along with any other medical conditions you have when completing the quotation process and we will present a range of options for you. Each insurer has different limits for medical expenses and excess, but all insurers on our panel will provide cover for heart conditions so you can enjoy your holiday with peace of mind that you’re covered. 

Does Travel Insurance cover diabetes?

Yes, diabetes is probably the most common pre-existing medical condition with more than 5 million people in the UK living with type 1 or type 2. If you need medical care for your diabetes when on holiday this would not be covered unless declared on your Travel Insurance policy.

Is cancer a pre-existing medical condition for Travel Insurance?

Yes, cancer is classed as a pre-existing medical condition and you must declare it whether in remission or not. Getting Travel Insurance when you have had cancer or currently have cancer can be intimidating and expensive, however, it doesn’t have to be. We work with a panel of specialist medical Travel Insurers to provide you with high quality and affordable cover for cancer. These cover terminal prognosis, remission or a specific type, such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, lymphoma and more. Like all Pre-existing Medical conditions, we ask you to follow the online medical screening questions or call us for further support and make sure your GP gives you the all-clear from travel.

How do mental health conditions affect Travel Insurance?

Mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression are classed as pre-existing medical conditions and need to be declared on your Travel Insurance policy. Our Travel Insurance policies provide cover for emergency medical treatment while away or if there is an unforeseeable circumstance, such as having to cancel your trip or cutting it short due to falling ill, for example.

Can I get travel insurance if I have pre-existing Medical conditions?

Here at Just Travel Cover we specialise in Travel Insurance for people with pre-existing medical conditions. The aim of all Travel Insurance is to cover the cost of the unforeseen, such as illness or injury, theft of your belongings, or if you need to cancel your trip or return home early. It’s the same if you have a pre-existing medical condition, but having specific cover will mean you’re covered for the cost of care for your existing condition too. If you do not declare your pre-existing conditions you are unlikely to be covered for any treatment for them, which could lead to hefty medical bills.

Is there an upper age limit on Travel Insurance for Pre-Existing Medical Conditions?

We work with multiple insurers so we can provide policies for people of all ages. Some of the specialist providers we work with have no upper age limit, and when you enter your details we will only show you prices of Travel Insurance providers who can cover you.

Will Just Travel Cover compare insurers on my behalf?

At Just Travel we work with multiple specialist insurers to help find a policy to suit your needs. Typically we will offer you bronze, silver and gold from each insurer you can provide cover. If we cannot provide a quotation due to your medical conditions we will signpost you to a company that we believe can help.

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Hi, we are Jason and Michelle, and we are the proud owners of Just Travel RV. Our mission is simple... just travel! We started traveling together when we met in 2002 and since then have made traveling together a priority in life. Any opportunity we get to travel, we take it, and if there isn't an opportunity we make one! We have traveled to 46/50 states and are hoping to make the 50th by the time we are 50. We've traveled every style, but there is something special about traveling in an RV! We started Just Travel RV LLC in 2021 because we want to bring an affordable, safe way for people to explore the country just as we have. So when you think you don't have the time, money, or flexibility to travel think again and tell yourself to JUST TRAVEL with Just Travel RV.

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