Pulawy is a genteel city and former stronghold for noble Polish families. It enjoys a picturesque setting on the Vistula River and boasts unique historical attractions, including a beautiful 17th-century palace. Landscaped parks and gardens add to the city’s charm.
Things to do in Puławy
Czartoryski Palace is the crown jewel of Pulawy and features a beautiful Baroque façade designed by celebrated Dutch architect Tylman van Gameren. The palace houses Muzeum Czartoryskich w Puławach, where you can view an impressive art collection. Join a guided tour to go behind-the-scenes of the palace and into elaborate rooms decorated with antiques, tapestries and oil paintings.
Stroll around Park Czartoryskich and walk in the footsteps of famous Polish families like the Lubomirskis, Sieniawskis and Czartoryskis. The grand park unfolds around Czartoryski Palace and features centuries-old trees and strutting peacocks. As you explore the park, you’ll discover follies like a Greek-inspired temple and Gothic pavilion.
Visit the nearby town of Kazimierz Dolny set on the Vistula River. In addition to a charming centre filled with historic buildings, the town is famous for its vibrant artistic community. Galleries line the streets and sell paintings, folk art and colourful stained glass. Enjoy lunch at a cosy café and order local specialties like “barszcz” beetroot soup and “paczki” Polish doughnuts.
Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Vistula River. The waterway snakes through the countryside and is one of the longest rivers in Poland. As you glide along the river, you can enjoy beautiful views of rolling hills, grassy fields and chocolate-box villages.
Getting around Puławy
Pulawy is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The town is a 40-minute drive from Lublin and two hours from Warsaw. Trains run between Pulawy and Warsaw in under two hours. Rent a car for the freedom to explore the region at your own pace. Warsaw Chopin Airport is a 1.5-hour drive away.