Ostrowiec district, Holy Cross Voivodeship, Poland

Places to visit near Baćkowice

Baćkowice is a town in Ostrowiec district, Holy Cross Voivodeship, Poland, home to about 540 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit — 73 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 caves. The must-see places are Zamek Krzyżtopór (13 km), Klasztor Bernardynów W Opatowie (17 km) and Kolegiata Pw. Świętego Marcina Biskupa (17 km).

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Baćkowice, Holy Cross Voivodeship
Baćkowice, Ostrowiec district, Holy Cross Voivodeship, Poland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Baćkowice at a glance

Location
Ostrowiec district, Holy Cross Voivodeship, Poland
Population
about 540
Coordinates
50.7919° N, 21.2321° E
Places within 50 km
155 (39 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Baćkowice

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Churches near Baćkowice

95 churches within 100 km of Baćkowice. The closest is Kościół Pw. Świętego Mikołaja (1 km); the best-known is Kolegiata Pw. Świętego Marcina Biskupa (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Baćkowice

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Baćkowice. The closest is Park Dworski (5 km); the best-known is Zamek Krzyżtopór (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Baćkowice

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Baćkowice. The closest is Jeleniowska Landscape Park (6 km); the best-known is Świętokrzyski National Park (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Baćkowice

14 caves within 100 km of Baćkowice. The closest is Jama Czarownic (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Baćkowice

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Baćkowice. The closest is Wesołówka (4 km); the best-known is The Holy Cross (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • The Holy Cross · viewpoint · Kielce · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Wesołówka · viewpoint · Ostrowiec · ~4 km
  • Agata · viewpoint · Kielce · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Łysica · viewpoint · Kielce · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Chełmowa · viewpoint · Kielce · ~17 km
  • Telegraf · viewpoint · Kielce · ~52 km · Must-see

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Parks near Baćkowice

4 parks within 100 km of Baćkowice. The closest is Zespół Dworski (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Baćkowice

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baćkowice
  2. 13 km Zamek Krzyżtopór · heritage site, Opatów
  3. 15 km Stary Cmentarz Żydowski · heritage site, Opatów
  4. 1 km Kolegiata Pw. Świętego Marcina Biskupa · church, Opatów
  5. 1 km Klasztor Bernardynów W Opatowie · heritage site, Opatów
  6. 33 km Krypta Oleśnickich · church, Kielce
  7. 18 km Back to Baćkowice

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How to reach Baćkowice

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    Within 15 km of Baćkowice

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Baćkowice by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7395Kościół Pw. Świętego Mikołaja (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3455Park Dworski (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1329Jeleniowska Landscape Park (6 km)
    Caves1214Jama Czarownic (19 km)
    Other attractions78Jaskinia Zbójecka (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints57Wesołówka (4 km)
    Parks14Zespół Dworski (13 km)
    Museums34Muzeum Starożytnego Hutnictwa (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Zalew Wióry (22 km)
    Treks22Gołoszyce - Dwikozy (27 km)
    Buddhist sites11Golden Forest Hermitage (38 km)
    Waterfalls11Wodospad Kunowski (22 km)

    Baćkowice: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Baćkowice?

    Zamek Krzyżtopór (heritage site, about 13 km), Klasztor Bernardynów W Opatowie (heritage site, about 17 km), Kolegiata Pw. Świętego Marcina Biskupa (church, about 17 km), Stary Cmentarz Żydowski (heritage site, about 17 km), Krypta Oleśnickich (church, about 18 km), The Holy Cross Wood Relic (church, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Baćkowice?

    155 places on Spotwander: 73 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 caves, 7 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Baćkowice?

    Kościół Pw. Świętego Mikołaja, about 1 km by road; Kościół Pw. Świętego Benedykta (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Baćkowice?

    Park Dworski, about 5 km by road; Park Dworski (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Baćkowice?

    Jeleniowska Landscape Park, about 6 km by road; Rezerwat Małe Gołoborze (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Baćkowice?

    Start in Baćkowice, visit Zamek Krzyżtopór, then Stary Cmentarz Żydowski, then Kolegiata Pw. Świętego Marcina Biskupa, then Klasztor Bernardynów W Opatowie, then Krypta Oleśnickich, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Baćkowice?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Baćkowice

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Baćkowice’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Baćkowice on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.