Krasnystaw
Historical Towns and Villages
An important town on the road from the Crown to the Ruthenian lands, Krasnystaw was granted town privileges in 1394 by Władysław Jagiełło, and since 1490 has served as a seat of the Bishops of Chełm.
Between 1776 and 1826 the former Jesuit Church of St Francis Xavier was a local cathedral. The monumental Baroque church with rich interiors and polychromes is the most popular tourist attraction in the town. In the building of the old Jesuit college, there is the Regional Museum, hosting a collection of old utilitarian art and crafts, including the brewing equipment and vessels. For several dozen years Krasnystaw has hosted the All-Polish Holiday of Hop-Growers and Brewers “Chmielaki Krasnostawskie”. Several kilometres to the west of Krasnystaw there is Białka village, known for its stallion depots and stud farm of pure blood Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses.
A sport riding club and a riding school also operate there.
