Attractions and Places To See around Szydłowiec - Top 15

The Castle in Szydłowiec, also known as the Castle of the Szydłowiecki and Radziwiłł families, is a historic residence with a rich history. The Castle in Szydłowiec was built between 1470–1480 by Stanisław Szydłowiecki on the site of a former knightly stronghold. Between 1515 and 1526, it underwent a significant reconstruction in the Renaissance style, carried out by Mikołaj Szydłowiecki. The final reconstruction took place between 1619 and 1629, when Albrycht Władysław Radziwiłł added late Renaissance and Baroque elements, giving the castle a unique character. The castle is situated on an artificial island, surrounded by a moat and a beautiful park, known as Radziwiłłowski Park. Its architecture is characterized by the maximum use of natural obstacles, which increased its defensibility. The structure consists of three basement wings with an inner courtyard, and its form is distinguished by a two-story loggia and a gate tower. The Castle in Szydłowiec is one of the most important monuments in the region and is a significant point on Poland's cultural map. Inside, you will find the Museum of Folk Musical Instruments, which presents rich collections and organizes various cultural events. The castle is open for visits, and its surroundings are conducive to walks and relaxation.

Apparently this spring water will give you ability to over perform in bed and last 4 times longer. Legend says it will make you more fertile too. That's what old tales say here

An inanimate nature reserve in the Konecko-Łopuszniański Protected Landscape Area in the Stąporków commune, in the Konecki district, in the northern part of the Świętokrzyskie province, near the town of Niekłań Wielki. The rocks stretch for about 1 kilometre, their height reaches 8 metres. The Skałki Piekło nature reserve under Niekłaniem is the starting point of the black tourist trail of the black tourist trail leading to the town of Wólka Plebańska. The blue tourist trail from Skarżysko-Kamienna (Pogorzałe) to Kuźniaki passes through the reserve. It is also a point on the Piekielny Szlak.

The water that flows from the spring in Piekło today has been tested. It does not contain coliform bacteria and is soft. It contains various chemical elements that humans need for life. However, it does not meet the Ministry of Health's standards because the concentrations of hydrogen ions (pH) and manganese are exceeded. According to tests, the water contains 246 mg of manganese per litre, while the permissible amount is 50 mg. The water is drinkable because there is no microbiological contamination. Although the high concentration of manganese does not have a clear negative impact on health, caution and moderation are recommended.

Tom's Hole - Tomkowa Dziura The name "Piekło" means "hell" and comes from the bizarre, sometimes mystical-looking rocks, which, according to legend, were formed by devilish forces. Fearing devils, the residents are said to have left the nearby forest settlement. Not far from the Skałki Piekło nature reserve is Tomkowa Dziura. Here, too, it is unclear how this place got its name. Supposedly, after the devilish pranks, rocks with strange shapes and springs with clear water remained, where the devils quenched their thirst after their work.

The "Skałki Piekło pod Niekłaniem" nature reserve was established on April 1, 1959, in order to preserve, for scientific and didactic reasons, the peculiar forms of sandstone rocks formed by wind erosion and the northern parrot fern (Asplenium Septentrionale) living in rock crevices, on the initiative of Eng. Teodor Zielinski. It is the oldest nature reserve operating in the Stąporków Forest District.

The reserve was established in 1959 to preserve peculiar rock forms. The rocks in question were carved thanks to erosive processes in the Triassic and Lower Jurassic sandstones. Thanks to this, they stand out beautifully with yellow and orange, but also with a dark color against the green of the forest. At a length of several hundred meters, the rocks form two separate clusters. Following the blue trail from the parking lot, first we reach lower and darker rock formations, then we reach more colorful and magnificent, up to 8 m high inselbergs. These are rocks with extremely unusual shapes, such as mushrooms, chimneys, pulpits (pulpit), or… what your imagination will tell you.

At the beginning of June 1940, Primary School No. 1 was turned into a prison for the second time by a group of SS-men who came to Skarżysko. Arrests were carried out and prisoners from Kielce, Starachowice, Iłża, Opatów, Ostrowiec and Sandomierz began to be brought back. On June 29, those arrested were taken to the "Brzask" forest and shot there. The Murder at Dawn was part of the A-B Action against the Polish intelligentsia carried out throughout the General Government. It is estimated that about 760 people lost their lives in the Brzask forest. There are plaques on the monument with the inscriptions: "The collective grave of participants of the nationwide fight against the German fascists of women and men workers and officials of free professions and scouts of the residents of the city of Skarżysko, Końskie, Iłża, Starachowice, Ostrowiec St. Ćmielów, Opatów, Busko, Sandomierz, Radom and Kielc. There are 760 people murdered here on June 25-29, 1940. A PART OF THEIR MEMORY. " and: "PERSON! Tell Poland, here lie her sons: obedient and faithful until the last hour."