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The Palace and Park Complex

This huge site includes the restored ruins of a castle dating back several centuries and a historic tower. The ruins of the past are surrounded by 5 hectares of renovated parkland. Tourists and residents alike can confidently enjoy its assets. Naturally occurring ponds are not everything. Families can enjoy barbecues and picnics on the designated island area. Visitors can go kayaking, fishing, have an outdoor wedding session or play boules. Less active visitors can simply enjoy the natural surroundings and calm down in the fountain, which is activated at fixed times. Those interested in further discovering the charms of the Barycz Valley can also rent a bicycle and go on a trip along designated paths. In spite of the numerous attractions, the youngest travellers will probably still be most excited about the children's playground.

In the very centre of the ruins, an underground venue - the "Castle Restaurant" - has been established. Tourists enjoy the menu of Polish and Italian dishes on offer here. However, do not head there to obtain information material about the region. A special tourist information point "Baszta" has been set up for this purpose. Visitors and locals alike can rent canoes there, buy local gadgets or ask any other questions they may have about the tourist offer.

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Zmigrod Market Square

The centre of the renovated Market Square is occupied by the historical Marian Column. Nearby, there is a pillory, which arouses fear. Unused since ancient times, it is a unique addition to the "Heart of Zmigrod".

The square is particularly charming in summer and winter. In the hot season, we can experience refreshment under a misting water sprinkler. During this period, many people come here in the evening with their children. The fountain sparkling in a variety of colours is an extraordinary attraction for every little one. In winter, on the other hand, the inhabitants of Żmigród and tourists like to take photos against the background of the Christmas decorations. Of particular interest - year after year - is the Christmas tree of Żmigród.

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St. Stanislaus Kostka Church

The church was built between 1854 and 1861, and was built on a Latin cross plan. Hermann Friedrich Waesemann, designed it in the neo-Gothic style. The church is of brick construction. It attracts the eye of passers-by and tourists.

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Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church 

Built in 1595-1601 by the builder Georg Bruckner. It was rebuilt after the fire of 1702 in 1723 and later renovated in the 19th century. It is a brick, oriented building, now in the shape of a three-nave basilica, with an elongated presbytery closed polygonally. Visitors have the opportunity to hear the organ, which has been in the church for over 100 years.

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Biodiversity gardens

This riverside retreat was developed on the model of Italy's Casalmoro Park and France's Norges-la-Ville. As such, the site serves a variety of functions. Visitors can use the "health walking and cycling paths". People can often be found practising various sports here. Running, cycling, Nordic walking. Accessible footbridges allow hikers to comfortably navigate the wetlands. Owners of four-legged friends like to use the "PSIGRÓD" dog playground. Anglers, on the other hand, like to use the public piers. Near the "Biodiversity Gardens" are; a food truck with proprietary burgers "Mr Japa Street Food" and a children's playground.

In addition to recreation, the creation of an ecological retreat had another important purpose. An important aspect was to enrich the biodiversity of plant and animal species living in the Barycz Valley. This resulted in an increased environmental awareness among the regulars.

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 The Sports and Recreation Centre  & Aquagrod

The Sports and Recreation Centre (OSiR) provides many active attractions for children and adults. Visitors can take advantage of the renovated skatepark, climbing wall, rope park and children's playground. Fans of team sports can sit comfortably in the stands and cheer during a football match. The more active will enjoy the public beach volleyball court. In addition, Żmigród residents have recently been able to boast a new FIFA-certified pitch. For many, it represents a facility worth seeing.

Every summer, visitors have the opportunity to take a dip in the Aquagarden. The open-air facility features a sports and a leisure pool. The latter provides two free slides. No one has forgotten about the little ones either. Little ones, supervised by their parents, will have a great time in the paddling pool. Those who are tired of swimming can use the multifunctional playground or simply relax in the large green area.

The facility is a CYCLISTS-FRIENDLY SITE

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Cycling paths

Cycling enthusiasts regularly visit Żmigród's cycle paths. The commune of Żmigród can boast numerous paths for cyclists. Taken together, they form cycling routes with a length of over 142 km! This number is still growing.

Care has been taken to ensure that as many routes as possible are in the company of nature. Many of them run through the "Barycz Valley" landscape park, the largest in the country. The richness of plant and animal species will therefore enrich the tourist experience of many a cyclist.

The year 2021 has been declared the Żmigród Cycling Year. It is at this time that the town's cycling offer has seen its greatest development. Unicycles for hire have become generally available. There are now 10 24-hour points where it is possible to rent a bicycle via a telephone app.

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Olszyny Niezgodzkie reserve

An almost 40-year-old Nature Reserve of over 70 hectares in size, it is the ideal area for any nature lover. It is located just 14 km from Żmigród. Visitors can see the rich flora and fauna there. The site counts as many as 276 plant species. When strolling through, however, one has to be careful, as many of them are under protection. Particularly interesting are the 100-year-old alder stands and the pedunculate oaks. The most impressive oak has a circumference of 675 cm and is a natural monument.

The Niezgodzkie alder forests are a refuge for numerous mammals and amphibians. Recently, beavers have made their home there. This animal is particularly important for the reserve. Beavers offer hope for improving the difficult conditions nature faces during the hot months of the year.

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Ruda Zmigrodzka Fish Farm

The Raftowicz family's 30-year-old Fish Farm boasts well-trodden recipes and an incredible appeal to guests' taste buds. A part of the farm is the Fish Inn. It is there that lovers of "good fish" should feed their bellies. Visitors can look forward to fish soup, carp dumplings, halibut, traditional preserves and venison, among others. The owners have also taken care of the systematic sale of live fish. Those in love with Milice carp will therefore be able to take it home with them.

Enthusiasts here often have the opportunity to take part in fishing competitions or remain a participant in culinary workshops. Visitors to this place therefore remain absorbed not only by the aroma of the dishes. The charming views of the pond, which we can observe from the very interior of the Fish Inn, lull one into blissful tranquillity. The centre of the inn has been designed with reference to regional traditions. Finally, at the very entrance, we are greeted by a "fireplace-fish" and a bar styled like a fishing boat.

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The dragon trail of Zmigrod

And all these attractions are watched by the Żmigród dragons! Visitors who plan to do an errand at the office will meet the Clerk's Dragon on their way. Those arriving for more active purposes, on the other hand, will encounter the Naturalist's Dragon. This Wrocław inspiration has completely won the hearts of locals and visitors alike!

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