Old City, Zamość

Name: Old City
Address: Zamość, Poland

#14 among attractions in Zamość

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The osiedle Old City is the oldest historic district of the city of Zamość. It is one of World Heritage Sites in Poland. According to UNESCO, this monument value lies in it being "an outstanding example of a Renaissance planned town of the late 16th century, which retains its original layout and fortifications and many buildings of particular interest, blending Italian and Central European architectural traditions.". The Medieval Town has an area of 75 ha and a buffer zone of 200 ha. ()

Local name: Osiedle Stare Miasto Unesco: from 1992Area: 0.83 mi²Coordinates: 50°43'14"N, 23°15'31"E

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Old City – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zoological Park, Zamość Synagogue, Zamość Cathedral, Franciscan Church.

0.9 miW
Zoo, Aquarium
Zoological Park, Zamość
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Eastern Poland, the Zamość Zoo offers a delightful retreat for nature lovers and families alike. Officially known as the Zoological Park in Zamość, this charming zoo is a vibrant part of the city's attractions and is dedicated to the...
0.4 miSW
Synagogue
Zamość Synagogue, Zamość
11 min walk • Zamość Synagogue is a UNESCO-protected Renaissance synagogue built between 1610 and 1618 in Zamość, southeastern Poland. Erected during the times of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, it functioned as a place of worship for Polish Jews until World War II, when the Nazis turned the interior into a carpenters' workshop.
0.5 miSW
Church
Zamość Cathedral, Zamość
12 min walk • The Cathedral of the Resurrection and St. Thomas the Apostle, commonly known as Zamość Cathedral, is a religious building that is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is located in the old town of Zamość, a city in southeastern Poland.
~1860 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture
Franciscan Church, Zamość
9 min walk • Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary commonly known as the Franciscan Church is a Baroque Franciscan church in the Old Town in Zamość, dedicated to the Annunciation. This largest church in Zamość was regarded as one of the most prominent 17th-century churches in Poland.
~1910 ftSW
Forts and castles
Zamość Fortress, Zamość
10 min walk • Zamość Fortress is a set of fortifications constructed together with the city of Zamość. It was built between 1579 and 1618, and the construction was initiated by Chancellor and Hetman Jan Zamoyski.
0.5 miSW
50°43'0"N • 23°14'54"E
Muzeum Fortyfikacji i Broni ARSENAŁ, Zamość
14 min walk • Amusement, History museum, Amusement park
~1520 ftSW
Church
The Church of St. Catherine, Zamość
8 min walk • Church of St. Catherine in Zamość - a Baroque church in the Old Town of Zamość, built in the second half of the 17th century. It is a branch church of the Cathedral Parish of the Resurrection and St. Thomas the Apostle.
0.4 miSW
Church
The Church of St. Nicolas, Zamość
12 min walk • St. Nicholas Church in Zamość - a Renaissance-Baroque church in the Old Town of Zamość, built in the 17th century.
~0 ftN
Museum
Museum of Zamość, Zamość
1 min walk • The Museum of Zamość is a registered museum in Poland, founded in the historic city of Zamość in 1926 during the interbellum. It is located in the centre of the Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
0.4 miW
Park
Park Miejski, Zamość
11 min walk • Zamość City Park - a park with a modernist design created in the interwar period between 1919 and 1926 in the center of Zamość. It is located on the north-west side of the historical Old Town, mainly on former fortress grounds, between J.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old City?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Zamość, Zamość (1 min walk), The Church of St. Catherine, Zamość (8 min walk), Franciscan Church, Zamość (9 min walk), Zamość Fortress, Zamość (10 min walk).

How to get to Old City by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old City:

Train

Zamość Starówka (8 min walk)
Zamość Wschód (20 min walk)

Bus

Private Carriers Minibus Station (24 min walk)