Kazimierz Dolny – picturesquely located on the loess slope of the Lublin Upland at the Vistula River bank and intersected with ravines – is a unique town. The captivating town architecture situated among the diverse landscape, as well as artists who found tranquillity and ideal conditions for their creative work here, form a unique atmosphere of the place. The gem of Polish Renaissance, the town attracts thousands of tourists annually.Passing through Kazimierz Dolny, you must visit the Market Square with the Przybyła Brothers’ Mansions, which delight with their façades featuring the images of SS. Nicholas and Christopher, as well as human, floral, and animalistic motifs. The ornamented attics visually elevate the buildings.

One of the most splendid historical monuments of Kazimierz is the Parish Church of St. John the Baptist and St. Bartholomew located at the foot of the castle. The slender Gothic structure of the church with its Renaissance elements delights until the present day. The parish church boasts one of the oldest organs in Poland, in the larch case dating from 1620, as well as an impressive interior with Baroque ornaments.

The ruins of the monumental stone castle dating back to the time of King Casimir the Great tower over the town. Originally, it was a defensive structure; however, during the Renaissance period, it was transformed into a residential palace. It then gradually deteriorated and eventually turned into a romantic ruin and as such has been preserved until now.

When in Kazimierz, it is worth visiting the Kazimierz synagogue; the so-called Small Market Square; the Celejów Mansion, featuring the works of artists associated with Kazimierz; the tower accompanying the castle ruins; and the granaries, characteristic of the town’s landscape. A fantastic view unfolds from the nearby Trzech Krzyży [Three Crosses] Mount, overgrown with rare species of flora under protection.