Discover Mysliborz: Old Town, culture and active days
Accommodation in Mysliborz
Myślibórz (Mysliborz) combines a historic town centre shaped by the Middle Ages with cultural activities, religious history and ways to enjoy active days. The Old Town has retained its medieval street plan and is roughly circular in shape. Brick and stone can also be seen in the surviving remains of the fortifications and their towers. There are also pottery classes for different age groups and a cycling route that passes through Myślibórz. When planning your trip, you could first consider whether historic buildings, cultural activities, pilgrimage tradition or exercise should be the focus.
Old Town and medieval fortifications
Fragments of a 14th-century defensive wall, made of brick and stone, surround the Old Town. Two surviving towers add distinct features to this historic ensemble: Brama Nowogródzka is a two-storey brick gate tower in the medieval line of fortifications. Baszta Prochowa is cylindrical, built of brick and stone, and topped with a crown of crenellations. The historic landscape thus includes fragments of the wall, a gate tower and a separate cylindrical tower.
At the southern edge of the Old Town, the former Dominican monastery complex stands directly beside the old town wall. Its location provides another link to the history of the fortifications. Those interested in the city’s development will find several distinct architectural forms that reflect the medieval character of its town centre.
Church, town hall and architectural history
The parish church and town hall also point to different periods. The Gothic parish church dates back to the second half of the 13th century and was extended in the 15th and 16th centuries. It stands beside the market square. The late Baroque town hall of Myślibórz was built in 1771. The church and town hall thus offer two distinct points of reference for the city’s architectural history: the parish church’s medieval origins and extensions, and the later construction of the town hall.
Religious tradition and pottery classes
The Myśliborskie Sanktuarium Miłosierdzia Bożego is located in Myślibórz and is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year. The motherhouse of the Congregation of the Sisters of Jesus the Merciful is also located in the city. For travellers interested in religious history, the sanctuary and motherhouse are specific places of interest to visit.
Another cultural activity is available for children, young people and adults: Myśliborska Pracownia Ceramiczna offers pottery classes. With guidance from experienced instructors, participants learn the basics of ceramic art. This brings cultural experiences together with a guided creative activity. Dni Myśliborza is a recurring open-air event for residents of the city and surrounding area, as well as tourists. It adds a regular outdoor event to the range of cultural activities.
Cycling route and kayaking trips
You can also include exercise in your trip plans. A branch of the Trasa Pojezierzy Zachodnich passes through Myślibórz. Przystań żeglarska can arrange kayaking trips on Jezioro Myśliborskie and the Myśla River. Alongside the historical and cultural attractions, there is therefore a cycling route and an option for arranging kayaking trips, offering different ways to enjoy active pursuits.
Other places in the same destination area
Dabrowa, Nowogródek Pomorski, Barlinek, Zydowo, Karsko, Rów, Dębno and Parzensko.
For the overview of the wider destination: Soldin.
