Places worth the detour in Żywiec

10 places worth going out of your way for lie within 8 km of Żywiec, Poland, across 6 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (4). Best known: Żywiec Lake. 10 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks4 Sacred sites2 Nature & landscapes1 Parks & cemeteries1 Museums & culture1 Fun & leisure1

All 10, ranked 10

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Żywiec Lake

Nature & landscapes · 20th century · Hidden gem

Lake in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

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2.Żywiec Brewery

Fun & leisure · 19th century · Hidden gem

Brewery in Poland

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3.Old Castle in Żywiec

Built landmarks · 15th century · Hidden gem

Historic castle in the Lesser Poland part of the Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

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4.Co-Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Żywiec

Sacred sites · 15th century · Hidden gem

Historic church in Żywiec, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

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5.Habsburg Palace in Żywiec

Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem

Historic palace in the Lesser Poland part of the Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

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6.Castle park in Żywiec

Parks & cemeteries · 18th century · Hidden gem

Historic park in Żywiec, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

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7.Saint Nicholas Basilica in Rychwałd

Sacred sites · 18th century · Hidden gem

Historic church in Rychwałd, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

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8.China's House in Żywiec

Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem

Historic park gazebo in Żywiec, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

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9.Ławeczka Alicji Habsburg w Żywcu

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

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10.Museum of Brewery in Żywiec

Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem

Museum in Poland

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