Park Miniatur Świątyń w Myczkowcach

About the museum

The Park Miniatur Świątyń in Myczkowce opened on 16 October 2007, the anniversary of the election of John Paul II as Pope, to whom the place is dedicated. It was created on the grounds of the rest and rehabilitation centre of the Caritas of the Diocese of Rzeszów, as part of the Centrum Kultury Ekumenicznej (Ecumenical Culture Centre) named after Blessed John Paul II.

The models were made by a team under the direction of Janusz Kulig, a craftsman from Chmielnik near Rzeszów, and the grounds were designed by the architect Norbert Piekarski from Bliznego. The park, covering about 0.8 hectares and spread over ten hills, contains 140 wooden models at 1:25 scale. They depict former Catholic, Greek Catholic and Orthodox churches from south-eastern Poland, Slovakia and Ukraine.

The buildings are grouped by the regions inhabited by ethnographic groups, such as the Dolinians, Pogórzanie (Foothillers), Boykos and Lemkos. The combination of Latin and Byzantine architectural features is meant to recall the community of believers beyond divisions. The visit is complemented by music and religious singing, and by commentary in several languages at the information point. Nearby are the Ogród Biblijny (Biblical Garden), an exhibition of birds and animals, and the Centrum Promocji Obszarów Natura 2000 (Natura 2000 Promotion Centre).

Highlights

• 140 models of wooden churches at 1:25 scale
• Models of churches and cerkwie from Poland, Slovakia and Ukraine
• Models grouped by the regions of the Dolinians, Pogórzanie, Boykos and Lemkos
• Park spread over ten hills
• Combined ticket with the Biblical Garden and the exhibition of birds and animals

Permanent exhibition

• Park Miniatur Świątyń – Open-air exhibition of 140 models of wooden churches and cerkwie from south-eastern Poland, Slovakia and Ukraine at 1:25 scale, arranged by ethnographic regions.

Founded

2007

Operated by

Caritas Diecezji Rzeszowskiej

Admission & discounts

The prices given come from the centre’s information of 2020 (contributions towards the upkeep of the centre); current rates should be checked by telephone. The ticket entitles visitors to the Miniature Park, the Biblical Garden and the exhibition of birds and animals. Tickets are bought at the ticket office next to the entrance to the Ecumenical Culture Centre, at the Biblical Garden or at the Natura 2000 Centre.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

On the grounds there is also a mini zoo with native and exotic animals and a riding centre; children up to 6 enter free of charge.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant

On the grounds there are the café “U świętego Franciszka” (At Saint Francis), the restaurant “Smaczne jadło u Gospy” (Tasty Food at the Inn) and the Chata grill (campfire or grill by prior arrangement).

Events & venue rental

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