Ilza: Rynek

Iłża lies along the Iłżanka River, amid the gently rolling countryside of southern Masovian Voivodeship. Above the town stand the ruins of a Gothic castle founded in the 14th century by the bishops of Kraków, with its surviving tower and walls recalling Iłża’s former role as an episcopal residence. The centre retains the broad market-square arrangement characteristic of historic Polish towns, while local pottery traditions remain an important part of the area’s identity. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Iłża and Masovian Voivodeship.

Masovian Voivodeship combines the metropolitan momentum of Warsaw with the open character of river plains in a way that reflects its position within Poland’s central lowlands. The Vistula runs through the region and past the capital, whose historic centre was rebuilt after the Second World War and is listed by UNESCO. Beyond Warsaw, Masovia spreads into farmland, woodland and smaller towns, with the Bug and Narew among the waterways shaping its eastern and northern reaches. This is Poland’s political centre, but regional customs also endure in local food, music and seasonal events. Explore nearby locations that provide complementary perspectives on Masovia.

Poland stretches from the Baltic Sea coast in the north to the Carpathian Mountains along its southern frontier, encompassing broad lowlands, lake districts and upland ranges. The Vistula, the country’s longest river, links Kraków and Warsaw before reaching the Baltic near Gdańsk, while the Masurian Lake District is defined by a dense network of lakes. Kraków’s historic centre, including Wawel Castle, recalls Poland’s former royal capital; Warsaw’s rebuilt Old Town speaks to the city’s recovery after the Second World War. The Białowieża Forest preserves one of Europe’s last primeval lowland forests and is home to European bison. Follow how Poland’s regions relate to one another by browsing webcams across the country.