How to spend top weekend in Lublin - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

See the City from the Tower of Lublin Castle

There is a castle in the central part of Lublin. It was built by decree of king Casimir III the Great on a hill in the XVI century. Initially, it was used for the defense of the city. The building was rebuilt in the neo-Gothic style in 1826. It was used as a prison for political criminals until 1954.

The historical museum has been operating in the castle since 1957. You will have the opportunity to visit it for free. If you go inside the building you can take a map of old Lublin to see its main attractions. You will see not only museum exhibits but also the chapel of the Holy Trinity, the ruins of the Jewish tower, and the former prison. You can climb the Donjon tower to enjoy the magnificent view of the city.

Observation Platform of the Trinitarian Tower

You should definitely come to 10 Królewska Street during your sightseeing in Lublin. You can see the Trinitarian Tower here. It was built in the neo-Gothic style in the 17th century. Its height is 64 meters. The bell tower was added to it in the 19th century. The tower was used as the belfry of the Cathedral. The museum of religious art is located here today. It was opened in 1975. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

If you enter the tower you can see a complex system of floors and beams. They are made of wood. There are also bells and various statues here. But the observation platform will be the most interesting for tourists. It is located at an altitude of 40 meters. If you have the good physical training and do not afraid of heights you can climb it by a narrow spiral staircase. It has 207 steps. You will get the opportunity to view museum exhibits during the climbing. Your efforts will be rewarded with a stunning view of all of Lublin. You can take a picture of it.

Visit the Observation Decks of Centrum Spotkania Kultur

If you like buildings that have an unusual appearance you should pay attention to the building of Centrum Spotkania Kultur while walking around Lublin. It is located on Krakowskie Przedmieście Street. It is open to the public from noon to 8 pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. You can also visit it from 10 am to 6 pm on Wednesdays. You will get the opportunity to see the original decoration, visit one of the theaters, and visit the exhibition halls here. You can also relax in the garden, which is located on the 4th floor. You will have the opportunity to go up to the roof by elevator. There is a cafe there. 2 observation decks are also equipped on the roof. They are completely made of transparent glass.

Interesting Places for Active Recreation in Different Seasons of the Year

You can choose a place to spend active time in Lublin depending on the time of year and your preferences. For example, you will have the opportunity to make a kayak descent on the upper Bystrica or come to the coast of Zemborzycki Lake in the summer months. It is located 6 kilometers from the city. You can go water skiing or catamaran or boat ridings.

You will also have the opportunity to take a bike ride on special paths or pass a track with a suitable level of difficulty in a rope park. It is open from 10 am. You can swim in the pool and have fun in the water park if you visit the recreation center called Słoneczny Wrotków. It is located near the lake. The water park is open from 10 am to 7 pm from July to the end of September.

However, if you prefer the air element you should visit the aero club. It is open in the city. You can make a parachute jump or hang gliding here. You will use the help of a professional instructor. If you come to Lublin in winter you will get the opportunity to skate on a man-made ice rink or go skiing right in the center of the city. There is a special slide here. The lift also functions here.

Archiwum Kryminalne Escape Room

Do you like to solve riddles and are not indifferent to criminology? You can feel like an investigator if you visit the Archiwum Kryminalne escape room. It is located at 8 Rynek Street. You and other participants of the game will have the opportunity to solve the crime and find out who the criminal is. The "investigation" will last for 60 minutes. Puzzles, unpredictable events, and malicious lawbreaker are waiting for you.