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2 days in Zamość
Day 1
- MorningWalk around the Great Market Square with its arcades of pastel Armenian merchants' houses.
- AfternoonVisit the old fortifications, the Rotunda and the cathedral.
- EveningHave dinner under the arcades as the town hall stairs light up.
Day 2
Visit Roztocze National Park and its wild Polish ponies.
What to eat
Pierogi and żurek, a sour rye soup, with a local beer.
Local tips
Make the most of Zamość
Beat the crowds
Calm all year. Summer evenings on the main square are lively.
Best photo spot
The pastel arcaded merchant houses and the town hall's curved staircase on the Great Market Square.
Getting there
Buses run from Lublin in about 1.5 hours. The old town is small and walkable.
Don't miss nearby
Roztocze National Park, with forests, small rivers and wild Polish konik horses.
Good to know
The town was planned in the 16th century as an ideal Renaissance town by an Italian architect. The old fortress walls can be walked in part.
Plan your visit
Getting to Zamość
Getting there
- Lublin Airport (LUZ)70 km away
- Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)225 km away
- Lublin75 km away
Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.
Weather this week
Best time to visit: All year
At a glance
Questions
Zamość: good to know
Is Zamość worth visiting?
Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. A Renaissance 'ideal town' with a pastel arcaded square.
How many days do you need in Zamość?
Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.
When is the best time to visit Zamość?
You can visit all year. Calm all year. Summer evenings on the main square are lively.
How do you get to Zamość?
The nearest airport is Lublin Airport (LUZ), about 70 km away. Buses run from Lublin in about 1.5 hours. The old town is small and walkable.
What is there to see near Zamość?
Nearby hidden places include Lublin (75 km), Sandomierz (106 km) and Kazimierz Dolny (113 km).