Attractions and Places To See around gmina Annopol - Top 16

The Sandomierz Vineyard is one of the most famous places in the region, combining the tradition of grape growing with a modern approach to winemaking. Situated on picturesque hills near Sandomierz, it offers not only tastings of local wines, but also the opportunity to visit the vineyard and learn about the production process. The climate and loess soils are conducive to growing varieties such as Solaris, Regent or Johanniter, which give the wines a unique character. It is an ideal place for a relaxing bike trip, and visitors can taste wines accompanied by regional snacks. Various events are organized here during the season, including workshops and meetings with winemakers.

Watermill on Urzędowianka in Bęczyn (Urzetów commune) A place like from a movie "In Bęczyn, in 1912, Paweł Chęciński built a watermill. In 1922, the mill was taken over by Zygmunt Chęciński, Paweł's son, who in 1925 installed a turbine instead of the inefficient water wheel. In order to increase the processing power, in 1943 electricity was brought from Urzędów and an electric motor was used. The mill was well equipped, it had: a whole wheat flour mill, two pairs of rollers, a żuber, a perlak, a millet mill and a groats mill for making buckwheat. There was a flat for the miller next to the mill. The millers included Ignacy Krzykacz, Jan Płachta, Pikuła. In 1956, the mill was nationalized and transferred to the District Enterprise of Economic Mills in Kraśnik, which transferred it to the Commune National Council in Urzędów. The operation of the mill for the GRN was troublesome, so the mill was transferred to the Commune Cooperative of the Peasant Self-Help Union in Urzędów. When the demand for milling services decreased and the operation of the mill was unprofitable, GS leased the facility to Aleksander Kaspruś from Dzierzkowice, who after a few years of use gave up running the business due to the low demand for services. Over the last 50 years, the millers were employees of the commune and then GS, at various times the following worked in the mill: Łukasz Pac, Tadeusz Tarkowski, Ludwik Matysiak, Stanisław Matysiak, Jacek Jurak, Aleksander Kaspruś. Currently, the owner of the inactive mill is the Commune Office in Urzędów, the facility is cared for by the family of the former owner.” Source: Zdzisław Latos "Pottery and other types of crafts and trade in Urzędów from the 16th to the 20th century"

Another ferry across the Vistula. The crossing cost PLN 8.-- per bike and person. The construction of this ferry was interesting.

One of the oldest parishes in the diocese. Its origins go back to the 12th century. In 1221 Duke Leszek the White donated the village to the monastery in Sulejów. In the 15th century the bishop of Kraków had his estate here and he had the right to found the parish. By the end of the 19th century, the commune included the territory of the commune of Annopol and a village beyond the Vistula. In addition, it was equipped with farmland and meadows. In addition to the pastor, there were 1 or 2 vicars in the parish and in the 18th century there was also a bailiff. A hospital is mentioned in the 18th century and the library held several works. In religious life there were brotherhoods that prayed the rosary, among other things. The archive contains, among other things, records of baptisms, marriages and deaths since 1811 (translated from Wikipedia).

Cool place for campers. There is parking and infrastructure.

Monument of inanimate nature. The town of Łany "Źródliska". Water flows from the ground creating beautiful water and sand geysers. An interesting fact is that the water temperature has been invariably 10.2–10.30 C for years, regardless of the season. Water from the springs is drinkable (spring water), has a very good taste with a low content of chlorides.

A charming vineyard a few kilometers from Sandomierz. There is a small guesthouse on site, wine purchase, tasting.