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Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial
The preserved Nazi camp and museum near Oswiecim, a sombre, essential stop for remembrance.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Ryczów
Lesser Poland, Poland · Europe
About Ryczów
Ryczów works well as a base: 10 minutes from Kamień, 29km from Wawel Cathedral.
Ryczów is in Lesser Poland, Poland, with about 2,600 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Kamień, about 4 km away.
Ryczów [ˈrɨt͡ʂuf] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Spytkowice, within Wadowice County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland.
The village was founded in the early 14th century by Cistercian monks from Kraków. A castle was also built in the 14th century, possibly as part of king CasimirRead more
III's border defense system. A Catholic parish was founded in 1436. Between 1945 and 1954 years the village was a seat of a separate gmina. In 1975–1999, it belonged to Bielsko-Biala Voivodeship
Ryczów is geographically subdivided into two parts. The southern part lies within the Wieliczka Foothills, whereas the northern part is in the valley of the Vistula River (Kraków Gate). The highest point of the village is about 345 m above sea level and the lowest is about 100 m below. Through the village runs the National Road No. 44 (Gliwice-Oświęcim-Skawina-Kraków) and the railway line Kraków-Oświęcim. At the northern end on the bank of the Vistula river lies the hamlet called Chałupki.
Ryczów has a kindergarten, a primary school and a gymnasium.
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What is there to see near Ryczów?
Within an hour or so of Ryczów: Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial (25 km), Wawel Cathedral (29 km), Kraków Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz) (29 km), Wawel Castle (29 km).
Are there any good drives near Ryczów?
The nearest famous roads are Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras), Droga pod Reglami, Zakopane and Dunajec Gorge Road (Czorsztyn–Sromowce).
Where is Ryczów?
Ryczów is in Lesser Poland, Poland, about 4 km from Kamień.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,605
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Poland
- Region
- Lesser Poland
- Timezone
- Europe/Warsaw
- Coordinates
- 49.9810, 19.5502
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Worth the detour from Ryczów
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Wawel Cathedral
Poland's national sanctuary and traditional coronation site of Polish monarchs on Wawel Hill.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Kraków Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz)
A historic Jewish district turned bohemian cultural hub, filled with synagogues, galleries, and atmospheric cafés.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Wawel Castle
Fortified architectural complex atop Wawel Hill in Kraków, the historic seat of Polish kings for over 500 years.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Krakow Main Market Square
Europe's largest medieval square, anchored by the Cloth Hall and a bugle-call tower, ringed by cafes.
29 km · about 35 min drive
cafe
Jama Michalika
Kraków's legendary Art Nouveau café at Floriańska 45, opened in 1895, where the Zielony Balonik cabaret and Young Poland artists held court. The stained-glass interior is packed with original caricatures and puppets.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Wieliczka Salt Mine
A UNESCO-listed underground marvel featuring chapels, sculptures, and chandeliers all carved entirely from rock salt since the 13th century.
36 km · about 40 min drive
film location
Ogrodzieniec Castle (The Witcher, Kaer Morhen)
The ruined Polish hilltop castle used as Kaer Morhen and battle sites in Netflix's The Witcher.
52 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Ryczów
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 63 kmZakopianka (Road to the Tatras)The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
Driving in Poland
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.42/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€5.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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