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The Castle in Szydłowiec, also known as the Castle of the Szydłowiecki and Radziwiłł families, is a historic residence with a rich history. The Castle in Szydłowiec was built between 1470–1480 by Stanisław Szydłowiecki on the site of a former knightly stronghold. Between 1515 and 1526, it underwent a significant reconstruction in the Renaissance style, carried out by Mikołaj Szydłowiecki. The final reconstruction took place between 1619 and 1629, when Albrycht Władysław Radziwiłł added late Renaissance and Baroque elements, giving the castle a unique character. The castle is situated on an artificial island, surrounded by a moat and a beautiful park, known as Radziwiłłowski Park. Its architecture is characterized by the maximum use of natural obstacles, which increased its defensibility. The structure consists of three basement wings with an inner courtyard, and its form is distinguished by a two-story loggia and a gate tower. The Castle in Szydłowiec is one of the most important monuments in the region and is a significant point on Poland's cultural map. Inside, you will find the Museum of Folk Musical Instruments, which presents rich collections and organizes various cultural events. The castle is open for visits, and its surroundings are conducive to walks and relaxation.

The title under the photo should read: view of the Wąchcki Reservoir

The place is nice, but the views aren't impressive, especially when there's no water :(

There is a shelter and a fireplace.

A place for a bonfire and a barbecue under the shelter. People! Clean up after yourselves!

Where is the most famous mayor in the country? It's of course - Wąchock! This respectable position has even received a monument. The monument is located near the Cistercian Abbey, right under the windows of the Police building. The initiator of the creation of the monument was Feliks Januchta - president of the Association of Mayors of the Kielce Region. Sławomir Micek, an artist from Kielce, was the contractor for the project. The ceremonial unveiling of the bronze monument took place on June 28, 2003. On the plinth there is an inscription: "Sołtys on the homestead equal to the voivode". The figure, on the other hand, shows the mayor sitting on a stone with his hat slightly tilted. He rests his right hand on a wooden cart wheel, while in his left hand he holds a mobile phone to his ear. The first gadget did not end up on the monument by accident. The circle refers to one of the jokes about the method of electing the mayor in Wąchock. Well: "the wheel from the wagon is released from the highest hill, and whose cottage it hits - he becomes the mayor". It is worth mentioning that Wąchock is currently managed by the mayor. The city itself has about 2,800 inhabitants and is situated on the Kamienna River.

Mayor of Wąchocka - a character from jokes about Wąchock. A monument was erected in his honor on June 28, 2003. The president of the Kielce Land Association was the originator of the erection of a monument to the village leader in Wąchock. The idea was accepted and the monument was placed in front of the Police and Post Office building. In 1994 Wąchock regained municipal rights and the office of the commune head was replaced with the office of the mayor. The Society of Wąchock's Friends came up with the figure of the honorary mayor of Wąchock, who has been traditionally elected since that year.

St. Rocha was founded in 1838 by Józef Obarski, a landowner from Wąchocki. It is located in the forest, on the opposite slope of the hill, near the reservoir on the Kamienna River. Every year, a mass is celebrated at the altar built in front of the chapel.