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Annual events <\/b>
\r\nThe following are just few examples of events dedicated to the young:
\r\nSpring<\/b>: Sweet celebrations of Tarn\u00f3w’s Anniversary, Easter Palms Contest in Lipnica Murowana.
\r\nSummer<\/b>: Wianki (traditional celebration of the first day of summer), theater performances in Strzelecki Park, Tabor Cyga\u0144ski (Gypsy Caravan), Malowana Chata (Painted Cottage) contest in Zalipie.
\r\nAutumn\/fall<\/b>: Tydzie\u0144 Talent\u00f3w (Week of Geniuses) nationwide festival for winners of classical music contests, Knights Tournament in D\u0119bno.
\r\nWinter<\/b>: Miko\u0142ajki \u2013 decorating Christmas tree an Town Square, outdoor crib with real animals at Bernardines Friary, winter brake with Pa\u0142ac M\u0142odzie\u017cy (Youth Palace), ‘O Lipnick\u0105 Gwiazd\u0119’ Christmas carols contest and numerous sport events \u2013 including local, national and world competitions.<\/p>\r\n
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Parks and playgrounds <\/b>
\r\nOver a dozen parks in Tarn\u00f3w are popular destinations for weekend family walks. In most of those gardens playgrounds are located. The most popular and modern are those in Strzelecki Park and G\u00f3ra \u015bw. Marcina Park.<\/p>\r\n
Strzelecki Park<\/b> (established in 1866) is an English garden with irregular floral composition. In its northern section a water reservoir is located. In its center stands impressive structure \u2013 Mausoleum of general J\u00f3zef Bem, Polish and Hungarian national hero, born in Tarn\u00f3w. Learn more about Bem In Your Pocket<\/i><\/a> . Right by the reservoir Ogr\u00f3dek Jordanowski (playground) is located.<\/p>\r\n G\u00f3ra \u015bw. Marcina Park<\/b>, in the south of Tarn\u00f3w, covers the northern slopes of G\u00f3ra \u015bw. Marcina (St. Martin\u2019s Hill), 384 meters high, the northernmost hill of the Carpathians. Its playground, swimming pool and trails are very popular among families with children. Ruins of the Tarnowski Castle allow scenic overview of the city.<\/p>\r\n Tarn\u00f3w is known as the ‘Polish hot spot’ not only to meteorologists. Record-high temperature of December ever measured in Poland was recorded in Tarn\u00f3w, in 1989. The warmest area of the city is southern section of Sanguszk\u00f3w Park. The garden surrounds imposing palace of the Sanguszko Dukes, composing another magnetic site that attracts families as well as teenagers.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n The sites listed below should also be interesting for young visitors: <\/b><\/p>\r\n Town Square<\/b> in Tarn\u00f3w is one of the smallest yet one of the most beautiful in Poland. It is surrounded by the Renaissance arcaded buildings. In the middle of the Square two story Town Hall topped with an attic with fourteen masks is located. The oldest sections of the structure are Gothic. It was rebuilt in Renaissance form by Giovanni Maria Padovano, one of the greatest architects of his times. In the Town Hall\u2019s tower (30 meters high) there is the oldest tower clock mechanism in Poland.<\/p>\r\n Cathedral Basilica<\/b> of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary serves as the principal Church of the Diocese of Tarn\u00f3w. It is also the most impressive historic site of Tarn\u00f3w and a home of priceless works of art. Of note are the two nearly 13 meter tall monuments to the Tarnowski and Ostrogski families as well as the sculpture depicting Barbara Tarnowska of the T\u0119czy\u0144ski \u2013 considered the most beautiful Renaissance sculpture of a woman in Poland.<\/p>\r\n Ethnographic Museum<\/b> is known for its unique Gypsy collections that have composed the first permanent exhibition dedicated to the Romany culture in Europe. Collection of five original horse-drawn wagons, parked in the backyard, is the necessary complement to the exhibited history. Shows of the Gypsy camp life (including dances) can be organized upon prior arrangement. Each summer the Museum launches the Gypsy Caravan of Remembrance, a few days ride to the places of the Romany martyrdom in the WWII. It\u2019s a unique opportunity to taste the Gypsy way of life.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Statues and monuments: <\/b><\/p>\r\n \u201eElephant\u201d<\/b> – painted by kids – standing at the intersection of Krakowska and Nowy \u015awiat streets is popular meeting-point of the teenagers.<\/p>\r\n \u201ePoets\u2019 bench\u201d<\/b> on Wa\u0142owa street with live-sized figures of Agnieszka Osiecka, Jan Brzechwa and Zbigniew Herbert \u2013 famous Polish poets. In small boxes, placed next to the statues, books with their poems are stored.<\/p>\r\n “Solar system” fountain<\/b> – in the neighborhood of newly renovated building of “Dworzec G\u0142\u00f3wny” train station and \u2018Planty Kolejowe\u2019 park a water fountain modeled on the Solar System is located. The steel-glass Sun is surrounded with granite planets placed within their steel orbits. Each planet is set on a water jet that allows to change direction of its rotation easily. The fountain is illuminated and therefore especially worth seeing after the sunset.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Museums:<\/b><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Muzeum Okr\u0119gowe (Regional Museum)<\/b> Muzeum Etnograficzne (Ethnographic Museum)<\/b> Muzeum Drogownictwa w Szczucinie (Museum of Road Building in Szczucin)<\/b> Zalipie \u2013 Malowana Wie\u015b (Painted Village)<\/b> Dom Malarek w Zalipiu<\/b> Zagroda Felicji Cury\u0142owej w Zalipiu<\/b> (Felicja Cury\u0142owa Farmstead Museum)<\/b> Muzeum Lalek w Pil\u017anie i Lipinach (Museum<\/b> of Dolls)<\/b> Muzeum Przyrodnicze w Ci\u0119\u017ckowicach (Natural Science\u00a0Museum in Ci\u0119\u017ckowice)<\/b> The exhibitions include some 200 species of birds, 500 insects and tens of hunting trophies. Other attractions are: bats\u2019 cave, insects\u2019 feeding grounds, local flora and pictures of a nature by some of the best photographers.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Entertainment <\/b><\/p>\r\n Cinemas and theaters in Tarn\u00f3w welcome young audience. Cinemas offer regular movie sections just for kids. Tarnowski Theater and Centrum Sztuki Mo\u015bcice perform live for kids either with their own troupes or guest ones. Events calendar is available at ww.tarnow.travel<\/a> (Polish only).<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Active leisure <\/b><\/p>\r\n Tarn\u00f3w and Tarn\u00f3w region is a perfect place for all active, including the youngest ones. Kids can have great time at ‘Promienny Zamek’ in Tarn\u00f3w. There are giant slide, pools with balls, three story playhouse with numerous stairs, dead ends, obstacles, toys and many other attractions. ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.it.tarnow.pl\/app\/uploads\/2019\/02\/TARNOW-Rynek-03-400x300.jpg\")
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\r\nRynek 3, 33-100 Tarn\u00f3w, PL
\r\ntel.: +48 14 621 21 49, www.muzeum.tarnow.pl<\/a><\/p>\r\n
\r\nul. Krakowska 10, 33-100 Tarn\u00f3w, PL
\r\ntel.: +48 14 622 06 25, www.muzeum.tarnow.pl<\/a>
\r\nMuseums in Tarn\u00f3w organize lectures for groups of kids and youth. Lectures are complementary to learning programs of Polish schools, are carried in unique interiors and allow direct contact with exhibits. Sample subjects: Peasant\u2019s cottage 100 years ago (interiors, equipment, activities), Winter ceremonials, Spring ceremonials, Gypsy history and culture, A tale on bread, Time to go \u2013 death in tradition and culture.<\/p>\r\n
\r\n35 km north from Tarn\u00f3w, towards Warszawa and Kielce
\r\nul. 1 Maja 39, 33-230 Szczucin, PL
\r\ntel.: +48 14 643 63 81
\r\nOne-of-a-kind open air exhibition of road building machines and vehicles. An indoor exhibitions, presented in a bridge-shaped building, include: rich collection of tools used in road building over centuries, unique 19th century documents, roads and bridges designs, souvenirs and uniforms of road building personnel. The exhibitions are presented in modern and attractive way. Slide shows, movies projections and presentations on history and techniques of road and bridge building can be scheduled by appointment.<\/p>\r\n
\r\n40 kilometers north from Tarn\u00f3w, towards \u017babno<\/p>\r\n
\r\n33-263 Zalipie 128A, PL
\r\nwww.dommalarek.pl<\/a>
\r\ntel.: +48 14 641 19 38<\/p>\r\n
\r\nZalipie 135, 33-210 Olesno, PL
\r\nwww.muzeum.tarnow.pl<\/a>
\r\ntel.: +48 14 641 19 12
\r\nZalipie – ‘Painted village’ is famous for the tradition of painting houses in original floral ornaments. An exhibition on the history of floral painting can be seen in Dom Malarek. Special workshops for children are organized there. Kids can learn traditional Zalipie paintings, paint Easter eggs or make Easter palms. A must-see in Zalipie is Zagroda Felicji Cury\u0142owej (Felicja Cury\u0142owa\u2019s Farmstead) where besides walls of house and farm building one can admire beautifully painted interiors. Special museum lessons can be scheduled here as well.<\/p>\r\n
\r\nsome 25 and 15 kilometers east from Tarn\u00f3w, towards Rzesz\u00f3w
\r\nul. Grodzka 24, 39-220 Pilzno, PL
\r\ntel.: +48 14 672 13 21, www.muzeumlalek.pl<\/a>
\r\nopen air exhibition in Lipiny (by E 40 Tarn\u00f3w \u2013 Rzesz\u00f3w route)
\r\nMuseum\u2019s wide educational offer focuses on meeting child\u2019s needs and interests. Some of the courses include: cooking with the Witch, weaving techniques, traditional pottery making techniques, hand making crepe paper flowers, puppets making, Christmas and Easter motifs in decoration, or expressing feelings through dolls\u2019shapes and colors. The last one is free of charge.<\/p>\r\n
\r\n35 kilometers south from Tarn\u00f3w, towards Krynica
\r\nul. 3 Maja 4, 33-190 Ci\u0119\u017ckowice, tel.: +48 14 651 00 38, muzeum.ciezkowice.pl<\/a><\/p>\r\n
\r\nOlder children can try kart racing, quad rides, bowling or climbing one of the biggest indoor climbing walls in Poland. Other activities in Tarn\u00f3w include paintball (both indoor and outdoor) or skating in one of the skate parks. Water lovers can take advantage of one of the swimming pools. And in the winter there are ice rinks operating with skate rentals in place. There are also several ski lifts just few kilometers outside the city.<\/p>\r\n