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Start and Finish of the Run Around the Zamość Fortress

A public bike service station allows you to inflate your tires. Basic wrenches are also available.

In 1593, Jan Zamoyski purchased the Szczebrzeszyn estate. There, near the village of Rudka, in the valley of the Wieprz River and the Świerszcz Stream, in an area covered with forests, he decided to realize the Renaissance idea of a "villa." He built a wooden, larch palace where he hosted distinguished guests and relaxed with his family. Early on, Jan Zamoyski also brought to the area gentle animals such as red deer, roe deer, fallow deer, and wild horses, also known as tarpans. These animals gave rise to Zwierzyńczyk and later Zwierzyniec. The summer palace was demolished due to its age in the mid-19th century and stood in the center of Zwierzyniec between two brick outbuildings – where the Woodworking School is currently located. Opposite their summer residence, Tomasz Antoni Zamoyski and his wife, Teresa Michowska, built a palace-style church in thanksgiving to God for the birth of their long-awaited son, Klemens. The Church of St. John of Nepomuk remains a major tourist attraction in Roztocze National Park.

The Church of St. John of Nepomuk in Zwierzyniec is a charming Baroque church built on an island in 1741–1747 as a family chapel for the Zamoyski family. The characteristic bridge leading to the church and the picturesque location make this place a unique point on the map of Roztocze. The interior is decorated with polychrome by Łukasz Smuglewicz and paintings in the side chapels, including a painting of the coronation of the Virgin Mary attributed to him. The building is easily accessible by bike – it is worth stopping for a moment and looking inside.

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It was created by damming the waters of the Wieprz River and covers an area of approx. 6 ha, and its depth reaches 2.5 m. The reservoir serves as a retention and tourist area. There is a guarded bathing area next to the reservoir, as well as a sandy beach and a floating pier. There is a water equipment rental next to the reservoir. The reservoir is an important point for kayaking trips organized on the Wieprz River. There are recreation centers, a camping site and numerous agritourism farms around the reservoir. The reservoir is also an ideal place for anglers who fish for ide, carp, roach, pike, trout and zander.

The first wooden chapel was built in this place in 1668 from the foundation of Marcin Zamoyski, the Lviv Sub-Stole, later the Grand Treasurer of the Crown. From 1688 to 1886 under the administration of the Franciscans. In 1720, it was re-endowed by Tomasz Józef Zamoyski, the starost of Grodecki and Płoskirów, probably with the simultaneous construction of a new church or the expansion of the original chapel. It was burned down by the Swedes in the 18th century. The current church was built in 1768 from the foundation of Jan Jakub Zamoyski, later the voivode of Podolia. In 1778, it was consecrated by Bishop Melchior Jan Kochnowski. Extended on the northern side in the years: 1897-8. Thoroughly renovated before 1930, and in 1975 the roof was renovated.

A monument-tribute to the inhabitants of Zwierzyniec who gave their lives in defense of their homeland.