The capital of Podkarpacie is a dynamically developing, modern city, full of greenery. It is also one of the the most important cultural, scientific, recreational and industrial centers in the region. The city will be of interest to both, enthusiasts of a rich cultural offer, monuments and museums, as well as enthusiasts of nature and active leisure. Rzeszów has an international airport and thanks to its location on an important communication route, it is a convenient base for popular tourist destinations like Lviv, Bieszczady Mountains, Roztocze or nearby Łańcut.
Tourists are attracted by the beautiful old town with the Underground Tourist Route, spectacular market square and the town hall as well as historic churches and tenements, a representative promenade of the 3rd of May with a monument of Tadeusz Nalepa, the Lubomirski Castle and a characteristic Revolutionary Action Monument. It is worth visiting the Wanda Siemaszkowa Theater, the Podkarpacie Philharmonic, the District Museum and the original Museum of Bedtime Cartoons. Among the numerous cultural events happening in the city, one of the more interesting ones is the international Carpathia Festival.
In addition to the typically urban attractions, you can also relax in the bosom of nature. The picturesque Wisłok river boulevards, numerous parks and the Lisia Góra (Fox Mountain) Nature Reserve are perfect for long strolls. Fans of more extreme activities have at their disposal, among others, a skatepark and a rope park. The surroundings of the city abound in marked tourist trails that will please lovers of extensive views, steep climbs and recreational walks.
