Łowicz combines a distinctive medieval townscape with museums, religious history and regional folk art. Its attractions range from the triangular layout of Nowy Rynek to exhibitions on history and ethnography, as well as a 35-metre-high observation terrace. Those planning a cultural trip can explore city history, collections and local traditions as separate highlights.
Nowy Rynek and the Historic Townscape
Nowy Rynek preserves a medieval town plan in a triangular layout. This makes the shape of the square itself—not just an individual building—a tangible way to explore the city’s history. The layout gives Łowicz a distinctive urban feature, different from the stories told by its museums and churches.
Museums and Architectural History
The Muzeum w Łowiczu features permanent exhibitions on the history of the city and region, as well as the ethnography of the Duchy of Łowicz. A permanent exhibition of Polish Baroque art is also housed in the former Chapel of St Charles Borromeo. Together, these subjects range from city and regional history to a specific period in art.
Next to the museum is a small open-air museum with two rural homesteads and a coach house. The nearby Gen. Klicki Complex offers a different architectural perspective: it comprises a defensive tower, a palace, a chapel and a gatekeeper’s house. The palace houses the Gallery of Contemporary Painting by Zofia and Roman Artymowski, as well as a memorial room dedicated to Gen. Klicki. If you plan to visit the gallery specifically, check visiting arrangements in advance.
The Cathedral and Practical Visit Planning
The remains of twelve Polish primates rest in the crypts of Łowicz Cathedral. The cathedral’s observation terrace offers a different perspective: situated 35 metres above ground, it affords views of Łowicz and the surrounding area. The crypts represent the city’s ecclesiastical heritage, while the terrace provides a view across the city and surrounding countryside.
The Diocesan Museum can only be visited with a guide. It is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 15:30 and Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00; guided visits on Saturdays must be arranged in advance. The museum asks visitors to get in touch before travelling so that available times can be checked. Arrange your visit with the museum, and don’t plan a Saturday visit as a spontaneous museum stop.
Folk Art, Events and Routes
Łowicz and the surrounding region are known for their multicoloured striped costumes and folk-art paper cut-outs. These traditions offer a distinct perspective on regional culture alongside the collections on history and ethnography. A regular fixture in Łowicz’s cultural calendar is the “Księżackie Jadło” Food Festival. The city’s cultural heritage programme for 2025–2028 lists it as part of this calendar. If the festival is important to your travel plans, check the specific event dates in advance.
The Corpus Christi procession is also part of Łowicz’s intangible heritage. It is attended by residents of the city and surrounding area, as well as tourists from Poland and abroad.
Two different route details are relevant when planning your journey. The Szlak Książęcy overlaps for part of its route with the Łowicz section of the Camino de Santiago. The green-marked Szlak Ziemi Łowickiej is 123 kilometres long, passes through the north-western part of Łowicz County and includes Łowicz. The first detail describes a partial overlap; the second, a longer route through the county. Check current route conditions before setting out.
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