Przemyśl belongs to a select group of the oldest and most beautiful Polish towns. A thousand years old, tempestuous history of the town has been inseparably intertwined with the history of the whole Republic of Poland. It is located in the south-east corner of Poland, in the eastern part of Podkarpackie Voivodeship and in the valley of the river San. Przemyśl, together with its surroundings, has many tourist, recreation and historical virtues. The town also constitutes an important transport interchange, connecting the East with the West and the North with the South of Europe. Besides, it plays an important role in transboundary cooperation with Ukraine.

Industrial values

Przemyśl has got a direct connection with the transit route Wrocław – Kraków – Korczowa (A4 and Road no.4). The last section of the motorway from Kraków to the Ukrainian border (currently road no. 4), which 20 km before Przemyśl turns into the dual carriageway no. 77, leading to Medyka, is planned to be finished by 2012.

The closest airport is located in Jasionka near Rzeszów (appr. 90 km from Przemyśl). The airport off ers national and international air connections (including cheap airlines).

In industrial part of town is located PRZEMYŚL SUB-ZONE OF TARNOBRZEG SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE EURO-PARK WISŁOSAN (TSSE) www.tsse.pl.

Tourist values

Welcome to Przemyśl! It is a beautiful and unique town. Mother nature herself took care of the picturesqueness  nature of this part of the country, and its attractive location makes it possible to reach the Bieszczady highlands, the tourist routes of Pogórze Przemyskie, as well as the great city of Lvov, situated less than 100 kilometres from Przemyśl. For many centuries communication routes between East with West and North with South have crossed here, thanks to which the town was formed, Walking along its narrow streets, you can touch ten centuries of the town’s history with numerous material traces, almost a thousand of which have been registered as construction and architectural monuments. Being situated at the meeting point of cultures and religions of the East  and West has resulted in a national diversity and rich cultural heritage, developed by generations of Polish, Ukrainian and Jewish communities. The periods of the Polish partitions and the reign of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy contributed to the very special nature of the town.

The Fortress of Przemyśl

The strategic location of Przemyśl induced the Austrian authorities to commence a construction of a huge fortress in the 19th century that played a significant role during WWI. Its presence, attractiveness and fame directed the tourist development of the town under the promotional name “Tourist Town Przemyśl Fortress”. The town attracts many tourists and lovers of fortifications with its ruins of massive forts and war cemeteries. Enthusiasts of militaria and fortification mysteries will surely find the bunkers of the Molotov Line attractive.

Active and cultural tourism

Przemyśl is one of the rare towns, in the centre of which you can sunbathe by the San River in the middle of summer and ski during winter down the 800-metre lit slope, equipped with ski-lift. Tourists, who appreciate the beauty of nature and landscapes, are fascinated with history, multiple cultures and prefer active leisure will surely feel wonderful here.

Natural sights, plenty of which can be found in Przemyśl and the Foothills, may be considered as combining ACTIVE AND CULTURAL tourism. The most valuable of these is Arboretum in Bolestraszyce (7 km from the town). Here you can see rare species of trees and bushes from all over the world. In the manor house dating back to the 19th century the Institute of Physical Geography was established.

Castles, Cathedrals, Churches…

The very location of Przemyśl, at the meeting point of cultures and religions, and their mutual inter-penetration, led to a unique effect in the form of abundant monuments of sacral, secular and military architecture, expressed in almost a thousand registered construction and architectural objects. The centre of the town is especially rich in historical buildings. The Casimir Castle dating back to the 14th century, with pallatium and rotunda of the turn of 10th and 11th centuries, remains of the fortified walls, Reformati Monastery and Benedictine Nunnery with churches of 16th century, Franciscan and Carmelite monastery complexes from the Baroque period, as well as many bourgeois town houses. The Market Square and narrow streets are the most frequently visited places in the town The good condition of these historical objects, clear signs, numerous leaflets, folders and guides has made it possible to move freely in this attractive area of the town. The very centre of the Old Town has its own “underground town”. The majority of buildings have basements and underpasses, which are often interconnected.

Tatar Mound (Kopiec Tatarski) and the „Zniesienie” citadel

Unique mounds only found in the Małopolska region of Poland – in Cracow and, particularly numerous, in Przemyśl area – will probably remain an archaeology mystery  forever. The time of their creation is unknown; the Tatar Mound (Kopiec Tatarski) was a mystery as early as in the 16th century. The mound is worth visiting, since there is a wonderful view from this highest point in the area. Nearby, there are ruins of the citadel fort XVI “Zniesienie”. Even nowadays we can see steel rails here: the tracks on which huge mortars were used to turn around.   
Przemyśl is a beautiful, interesting and unique place. It is worth visiting.