A 20-metre-wide mural featuring a portrait of actor Ryszard Kotys is a notable cultural landmark in Mniów. Kotys grew up in Mniów and was known, among other things, for his role as Paździoch in the television series “Świat według Kiepskich”. A memorial plaque also connects his story to the town.

Culture and Remembrance

The memorial plaque to Ryszard Kotys is located where his former house and courtyard stood. It was unveiled in 2022 and stands on a stone that once formed the foundation of his childhood home. This memorial site thus connects the actor’s memory with his family’s history in Mniów. The mural and plaque offer different perspectives: one depicts Kotys in a portrait, while the other commemorates a specific former home.

St. Stanislaus Church

St. Stanislaus Church in Mniów complements the biographical memorials with sacred art. It has a late Renaissance altar featuring an image of the Madonna and Child. The side altars feature Rococo depictions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Madonna and Child, St. Tekla and St. James. The altar’s late Renaissance style and the Rococo side altars sit side by side; the Madonna and Child motif also appears in both contexts.

Sculptures of the Leśna Galeria

Large sculptures made using the broom-making technique stand on Gajowa Street in Mniów and are part of the Leśna Galeria. Their handcrafted construction offers a different focus from the actor’s portrait or the depictions in the church. For those interested in local art, Mniów therefore offers a variety of forms of expression: a mural, a memorial plaque, sacred art and sculptures made using a distinctive technique.

Nordic Walking in Mniów

A municipal route description of the Nordic Walking Park Mniów, published in 2021, identifies a starting point in the town centre. The routes described run along pavements, paved and unpaved roads, and forest paths. This means the routes cover a range of surfaces rather than being limited to a single type of path. There are signs with exercise suggestions and pulse-measuring points along the routes.

The park is intended for Nordic walking enthusiasts, runners and cross-country skiers. These groups, the range of surfaces and the training points help explain the park’s character. If you want to plan a particular route, check the latest route details in advance.

Walking Trail and Nature in the Surrounding Area

Nearby, a yellow-marked walking trail leads from Mniów to the “Dolina Krasnej” nature reserve. Another natural attraction is the 413-hectare Górna Krasna nature reserve. It spans the municipalities of Stąporków, Zagnańsk and Mniów, and protects the Krasna River and its valley. These attractions are located in different places: the Nordic Walking Park starting point is in the town centre, while the yellow-marked walking trail leads to a nature reserve.

This offers a clear distinction when choosing activities based on your interests: Ryszard Kotys, the church and the sculptures are the main cultural attractions in Mniów. The Nordic Walking Park offers an active option, while the walking trail and nature reserves add nearby natural attractions.

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