Castle

Mazovia & Podlasie


The picturesque remnants of this 13th-century Gothic castle are courtesy of a major flood of the Vistula in 1532, when half the castle and part of the walls slid into the river.

The iconic features of Płock are the last vestiges of the castle, two red-brick towers: the Clock Tower (Wieża Zegarowa) and the Noblemen's Tower (Wieża Szlachecka). You'll have to gaze at them from the promenade and park, as they are not open to the public.


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1. Diocesan Museum

0.02 MILES

The main collection is in the 16th-century Benedictine abbey building that links the two castle towers. Exhibits include a large collection of manuscripts…

2. Cathedral

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This 12th-century cathedral is topped with a 16th-century Renaissance dome. Its interior has a number of tombstones and altarpieces, and polychromatic art…

3. Mazovian Museum

0.16 MILES

Two excellent collections in one large museum: on one side there's a stunning array of art nouveau furniture, decorative items, paintings and glassware…

4. Dominican Church

0.17 MILES

Once attached to a monastery, this medieval church received a glamorous baroque makeover in the early 18th century. It's often closed.

5. River Pier

0.18 MILES

Watch the Vistula laze by from one of Europe's longest river piers (358m). Part of the vast postindustrial rehabilitation of the riverfront, this glassy…

6. Museum of Mazovian Jews

0.23 MILES

Prior to WWII there were 9000 Jews living in and around Płock. Most were killed by the Nazi Germans. Among their legacies is this small synagogue building…

7. City Hall

0.32 MILES

The old market square is dominated by this attractive building at its northwest end. From atop the town hall, a trumpeter plays at noon and 6pm each day…

8. Zoo

0.56 MILES

The city's zoo has a picturesque wooded setting above the river and is home to the country's biggest collection of reptiles. Kids love the petting area;…