Green Velo

This is one of the oldest cities in Poland, dating back to the 10th century. The medieval castle was situated on the east-west trade route. Casimir’s castle was built in 1340, but its current form dates from the early 20th century. In its courtyard, the outline of the Romanesque rotunda can be made out. The castle is the seat of the Przemyśl Dramatic Society “Fredreum”. On the square is the symbol of the city – a fountain with the Przemyśl bear cubs.

In the old town, there are lovely houses, narrow streets and typical Galician architecture. Worth visiting are the Metropolitan Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St John the Baptist and the Byzantine-Ukrainian Arch-cathedral of St John the Baptist. Especially noteworthy examples of Galician architecture are such civic buildings as the railway station and the town hall. The origins of the Tatar Mound date back to the 9th century and are associated with the cult of Slavic gods. It offers a panorama of the city and the Przemyśl Plateau. At the top, there is a ski lift station and a recreational park. In the city you can also visit several internal forts of the Przemyśl Fortress.