Things to do in Biecz
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Biecz Regional Museum
Most of the collection of the excellent Biecz Regional Museum is housed in two 16th-century buildings, both close to the church. The so-called House with a Turret holds the complete contents of an ancient pharmacy including its laboratory, as well as musical instruments, traditional household utensils, equipment from old craft workshops and a cellar for storing Hungarian wine. The Kromer Townhouse has more historical exhibits on the town’s past, plus archaeological and numismatic collections.
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Corpus Christi Parish Church
West of the Rynek is the monumental Corpus Christi Parish Church . This mighty Gothic brick structure, evidence of the town's erstwhile affluence, dates from the 15th century and looks vaguely Flemish. Inside, the chancel holds most of the church's treasures, most notably the late-Renaissance high altar and massive stalls, all from the early 17th century.
To the side of the altar is a gilded woodcarving depicting the genealogical tree of the Virgin Mary. Further up is an impressive crucifix from 1639.
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Town Hall
The town's landmark is the town hall on the Rynek or, more precisely, its huge 56m-high octagonal tower, which you can climb with a ticket purchased from the museum. The tower, which looks a little like a lighthouse, was built between 1569 and 1581, except for the top, which is a Baroque addition. Its original Renaissance decoration and the unusual 24-hour clock face on its eastern side have been restored in recent years.
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Town Walls & Execution Tower
Near the church are the remains of the town walls and what has become known as Execution Tower (Katownia). Biecz was allowed to pass death sentences, and there was even a corporation of executioners who appear to have taken their job pretty seriously. In the year 1614 alone, some 120 brigands were executed here.
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House with a Turret
Part of the Biecz Regional Museum, the so-called House with a Turret holds the complete contents of an ancient pharmacy including its laboratory, as well as musical instruments, traditional household utensils, equipment from old craft workshops and a cellar for storing Hungarian wine.
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Restauracja Ogród
The Centennial's Restauracja Ogród, next door to the hotel, serves excellent and reasonably priced Polish food and pizza. The hotel offers big reductions at the weekend.
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Kromer Townhouse
Part of the Biecz Regional Museum, the Kromer Townhouse has historical exhibits on the town's past, plus archaeological and numismatic collections.
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