Nowe Miasto nad Pilicą: Museum, Heritage and Kayaking

Collections from Different Eras

The Nowomiejskie Museum has more than 1,000 exhibits covering archaeology, ethnography, history, art and numismatics. This breadth of subject matter offers different ways to explore the past and culture: archaeological finds sit alongside art and historical objects, while numismatics focuses on coins. Those interested in several fields will find more than a single type of collection here, but a multifaceted picture spanning different areas of knowledge.

The oldest exhibits include stone tools from the Neolithic and Bronze Age, medieval clay vessels and prints from the 17th century. These examples differ both in age and type: tools, vessels and prints each raise different questions about past ways of life. This contrast makes the range of periods tangible, without requiring all the objects to be assigned to the same era or a single theme.

Religious Heritage and Honorat Koźmiński

The Sanctuary of Blessed Honorat Koźmiński is located in the Capuchin Church of St. Casimir in Nowe Miasto nad Pilicą. The Capuchin grounds also have a small museum dedicated to Blessed Honorat Koźmiński. The sanctuary and museum have distinct roles: one is a religious site within the church, while the other is devoted to Honorat's life and memory. Together, they form a distinct focus within Nowe Miasto nad Pilicą's religious heritage.

Another facet of local church history is the Pieta Gostomska. This Gothic wooden sculpture dates from around the 14th century and was donated to the church by the residents of Gostomia. Its approximate date and the account of its donation provide a historical and local context. As a religious sculpture, it complements the themes of the sanctuary and the Honorat Museum with a distinctive example of medieval art.

A Baroque Brick Palace

The architectural history of Nowe Miasto nad Pilicą is also represented: the Baroque brick palace dates from the second half of the 18th century and is listed in the register of historic monuments. Its Baroque style and brick construction give the building a distinctive character. Alongside the collection pieces and wooden sculpture, this historic building provides another landmark for those interested in cultural history. The different periods can be considered side by side: a medieval sculpture, prints from the 17th century and a palace from the later 18th century.

Kayaking Routes on the Pilica

For an active way to experience the area, Kajaki nad Pilicą offers several kayaking routes on the Pilica. The routes run upstream or downstream and start or end in Nowe Miasto nad Pilicą. Check the availability of the kayaking routes before planning your trip.

The town's cultural landmarks and the routes that start or end there offer different ways to get to know Nowe Miasto nad Pilicą. This makes choosing a destination more concrete, without requiring cultural visits and river activities to be combined into a single itinerary.

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