Nowe Miasto nad Pilicą: Museum, History and Kayaking

A museum collection spanning a broad period

The Nowomiejskie Museum has more than 1,000 exhibits covering archaeology, ethnography, history, art, and numismatics. The collection ranges from material finds to art and coins; visitors interested in different approaches to history will find several subjects under one museum name. Among the oldest exhibits are stone tools from the Neolithic and Bronze Age, medieval clay vessels, and prints from the 17th century. These examples represent widely separated periods, so the collection cannot be reduced to a single era. If the size of the collection is a deciding factor in your plans, check the current figure before your trip.

Places of remembrance connected with Honorat Koźmiński

Religious history is also connected with two sites. The Sanctuary of Blessed Honorat Koźmiński is located in the Capuchin Church of St. Casimir in Nowe Miasto nad Pilicą. The Capuchin grounds are also home to a small museum dedicated to Honorat Koźmiński. The sites have different emphases: the sanctuary is associated with a specifically named church, while the small museum is dedicated to the Blessed. If you plan to visit the museum, check in advance whether visits are possible.

Sculpture and Baroque architecture

The Gothic wooden sculpture Pietà Gostomska is a distinctive part of sacred art history. It dates to approximately the 14th century and was given to the church by the inhabitants of Gostomia. Its approximate date places the work in context, while the donation also links it to the inhabitants of Gostomia. Unlike the wide-ranging museum collection, this is a single work of art.

Another architectural highlight is the Baroque brick palace in Nowe Miasto nad Pilicą. It dates from the second half of the 18th century and is listed in the register of monuments. Its style, building material, and period give it a different profile from the Gothic wooden sculpture. You can therefore sort your cultural interests by different priorities: individual works of art, religious places of remembrance, or architectural history.

Kayaking routes on the Pilica

For a different kind of activity, Kajaki nad Pilicą offers several kayaking routes on the Pilica. The routes run upriver or downriver and either start or end in Nowe Miasto nad Pilicą. The direction of travel and the town’s role as a starting or finishing point are practical factors to compare when planning your trip. Check with the operator before your trip to confirm that your preferred route is available. If you want to plan time both at cultural sites and on the water, you can take both into account when choosing your destination and hotel.

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