Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Bolesław III Wrymouth

Sandomierz was one of the most important cities in the Polish section of the Via Regia, taking advantage of the location at the junction of the Vistula and San rivers. The first known historical mention of the city comes from the early 12th-century when it was already ranked as one of the main cities of Poland. The testament of Bolesław III Wrymouth, in which he divided Poland among his sons, designated Sandomierz as the capital of one of the resulting principalities, the Duchy of Sandomierz. In the early 13th century, the second oldest Dominican monastery in Poland was founded in Sandomierz. Within the 13th century, the city suffered grievous damage during the raids by Mongols in 1241, 1260, and 1287. The wooden buildings of the town were completely destroyed. As a result, in 1286 Leszek II the Black, effectively refounded the city. After the reunification of the Polish lands in the 14th century, the former principality became the Sandomierz Voivodeship, incorporating large areas of southeastern Poland. In the middle of the 14th century, the city was burned again during a raid by the Lithuanians. It was rebuilt during the rule of Casimir III of Poland, who extended its privileges. The layout of the city has survived practically unchanged from that time until the present day. Sandomierz prospered until the middle of the 17th century, but the prosperity came to an end in 1655 when Swedish troops captured the city. After briefly holding out in the city, the withdrawing Swedes blew up the castle and caused heavy damage to other buildings. A great fire in 1757 and the First Partition of Poland in 1772, which placed Sandomierz in Austria, further reduced its status. In 1809, during the Napoleonic Wars, fighting between the forces of Austria and the Duchy of Warsaw caused damage to the city. It became part of the short-lived Polish Duchy of Warsaw and after 1815 it found itself in the Russian Empire ("Congress Poland"). - The wall around the cathedral is "littered" with carved graffiti. Obviously, the stone is soft and the area was unattended for a very long time. This graffiti was the most unique, but disturbing one. Does anybody know, what kind of machine gun this is?

Sandomierz was one of the most important cities in the Polish section of the Via Regia, taking advantage of the location at the junction of the Vistula and San rivers. The first known historical mention of the city comes from the early 12th-century when it was already ranked as one of the main cities of Poland. The testament of Bolesław III Wrymouth, in which he divided Poland among his sons, designated Sandomierz as the capital of one of the resulting principalities, the Duchy of Sandomierz. In the early 13th century, the second oldest Dominican monastery in Poland was founded in Sandomierz. Within the 13th century, the city suffered grievous damage during the raids by Mongols in 1241, 1260, and 1287. The wooden buildings of the town were completely destroyed. As a result, in 1286 Leszek II the Black, effectively refounded the city. After the reunification of the Polish lands in the 14th century, the former principality became the Sandomierz Voivodeship, incorporating large areas of southeastern Poland. In the middle of the 14th century, the city was burned again during a raid by the Lithuanians. It was rebuilt during the rule of Casimir III of Poland, who extended its privileges. The layout of the city has survived practically unchanged from that time until the present day. Sandomierz prospered until the middle of the 17th century, but the prosperity came to an end in 1655 when Swedish troops captured the city. After briefly holding out in the city, the withdrawing Swedes blew up the castle and caused heavy damage to other buildings. A great fire in 1757 and the First Partition of Poland in 1772, which placed Sandomierz in Austria, further reduced its status. In 1809, during the Napoleonic Wars, fighting between the forces of Austria and the Duchy of Warsaw caused damage to the city. It became part of the short-lived Polish Duchy of Warsaw and after 1815 it found itself in the Russian Empire ("Congress Poland"). - The predecessor of today's Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was a Romanesque church was built above the Vistula River, first mentioned in 1148. It was destroyed by the Tatars in the 13th century and finally by the Lithuanians in 1349. In 1360 Casimir III ("the Great") donated a new three-nave Gothic collegiate church.The church was consecrated in 1382. During the retreat of the Swedes in 1656 the roof truss of the church caught fire. The church received a baroque facade from 1670 to 1674 and during the 18th century, the interior was also remodeled in the baroque style. With the creation of the Diocese of Sandomierz in 1818, it was elevated to the status of a cathedral. The long choir ends with a three-sided apse. On its walls are preserved wall paintings from the first half of the 15th century. The paintings were uncovered and restored between 1932 and 1934. Depicted is how Sadok as well as 48 Dominicans and 12 pious visitors are killed by Mongols. The "Shrine of Blessed Sadok and the 48 Dominican Martyrs", is located in the nearby Kościół św Jakuba.

Sandomierz was one of the most important cities in the Polish section of the Via Regia, taking advantage of the location at the junction of the Vistula and San rivers. The first known historical mention of the city comes from the early 12th-century when it was already ranked as one of the main cities of Poland. The testament of Bolesław III Wrymouth, in which he divided Poland among his sons, designated Sandomierz as the capital of one of the resulting principalities, the Duchy of Sandomierz. In the early 13th century, the second oldest Dominican monastery in Poland was founded in Sandomierz. Within the 13th century, the city suffered grievous damage during the raids by Mongols in 1241, 1260, and 1287. The wooden buildings of the town were completely destroyed. As a result, in 1286 Leszek II the Black, effectively refounded the city. After the reunification of the Polish lands in the 14th century, the former principality became the Sandomierz Voivodeship, incorporating large areas of southeastern Poland. In the middle of the 14th century, the city was burned again during a raid by the Lithuanians. It was rebuilt during the rule of Casimir III of Poland, who extended its privileges. The layout of the city has survived practically unchanged from that time until the present day. Sandomierz prospered until the middle of the 17th century, but the prosperity came to an end in 1655 when Swedish troops captured the city. After briefly holding out in the city, the withdrawing Swedes blew up the castle and caused heavy damage to other buildings. A great fire in 1757 and the First Partition of Poland in 1772, which placed Sandomierz in Austria, further reduced its status. In 1809, during the Napoleonic Wars, fighting between the forces of Austria and the Duchy of Warsaw caused damage to the city. It became part of the short-lived Polish Duchy of Warsaw and after 1815 it found itself in the Russian Empire ("Congress Poland"). - The predecessor of today's Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was a Romanesque church was built above the Vistula River, first mentioned in 1148. It was destroyed by the Tatars in the 13th century and finally by the Lithuanians in 1349. In 1360 Casimir III ("the Great") donated a new three-nave Gothic collegiate church. The church was consecrated in 1382. During the retreat of the Swedes in 1656, the roof truss of the church caught fire. The church received a baroque facade from 1670 to 1674 and during the 18th century, the interior was also remodeled in the baroque style. With the creation of the Diocese of Sandomierz in 1818, it was elevated to the status of a cathedral. The long choir ends with a three-sided apse. On its walls are preserved wall paintings from the first half of the 15th century. The paintings were uncovered and restored between 1932 and 1934.

Sandomierz was one of the most important cities in the Polish section of the Via Regia, taking advantage of the location at the junction of the Vistula and San rivers. The first known historical mention of the city comes from the early 12th-century when it was already ranked as one of the main cities of Poland. The testament of Bolesław III Wrymouth, in which he divided Poland among his sons, designated Sandomierz as the capital of one of the resulting principalities, the Duchy of Sandomierz. In the early 13th century, the second oldest Dominican monastery in Poland was founded in Sandomierz. Within the 13th century, the city suffered grievous damage during the raids by Mongols in 1241, 1260, and 1287. The wooden buildings of the town were completely destroyed. As a result, in 1286 Leszek II the Black, effectively refounded the city. After the reunification of the Polish lands in the 14th century, the former principality became the Sandomierz Voivodeship, incorporating large areas of southeastern Poland. In the middle of the 14th century, the city was burned again during a raid by the Lithuanians. It was rebuilt during the rule of Casimir III of Poland, who extended its privileges. The layout of the city has survived practically unchanged from that time until the present day. Sandomierz prospered until the middle of the 17th century, but the prosperity came to an end in 1655 when Swedish troops captured the city. After briefly holding out in the city, the withdrawing Swedes blew up the castle and caused heavy damage to other buildings. A great fire in 1757 and the First Partition of Poland in 1772, which placed Sandomierz in Austria, further reduced its status. In 1809, during the Napoleonic Wars, fighting between the forces of Austria and the Duchy of Warsaw caused damage to the city. It became part of the short-lived Polish Duchy of Warsaw and after 1815 it found itself in the Russian Empire ("Congress Poland"). - The predecessor of today's Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was a Romanesque church was built above the Vistula River, first mentioned in 1148. It was destroyed by the Tatars in the 13th century and finally by the Lithuanians in 1349. In 1360 Casimir III ("the Great") donated a new three-nave Gothic collegiate church. The church was consecrated in 1382. During the retreat of the Swedes in 1656, the roof truss of the church caught fire. The church received a baroque facade from 1670 to 1674 and during the 18th century, the interior was also remodeled in the baroque style. With the creation of the Diocese of Sandomierz in 1818, it was elevated to the status of a cathedral.

Sandomierz was one of the most important cities in the Polish section of the Via Regia, taking advantage of the location at the junction of the Vistula and San rivers. The first known historical mention of the city comes from the early 12th-century when it was already ranked as one of the main cities of Poland. The testament of Bolesław III Wrymouth, in which he divided Poland among his sons, designated Sandomierz as the capital of one of the resulting principalities, the Duchy of Sandomierz. In the early 13th century, the second oldest Dominican monastery in Poland was founded in Sandomierz. Within the 13th century, the city suffered grievous damage during the raids by Mongols in 1241, 1260, and 1287. The wooden buildings of the town were completely destroyed. As a result, in 1286 Leszek II the Black, effectively refounded the city. After the reunification of the Polish lands in the 14th century, the former principality became the Sandomierz Voivodeship, incorporating large areas of southeastern Poland. In the middle of the 14th century, the city was burned again during a raid by the Lithuanians. It was rebuilt during the rule of Casimir III of Poland, who extended its privileges. The layout of the city has survived practically unchanged from that time until the present day. Sandomierz prospered until the middle of the 17th century, but the prosperity came to an end in 1655 when Swedish troops captured the city. After briefly holding out in the city, the withdrawing Swedes blew up the castle and caused heavy damage to other buildings. A great fire in 1757 and the First Partition of Poland in 1772, which placed Sandomierz in Austria, further reduced its status. In 1809, during the Napoleonic Wars, fighting between the forces of Austria and the Duchy of Warsaw caused damage to the city. It became part of the short-lived Polish Duchy of Warsaw and after 1815 it found itself in the Russian Empire ("Congress Poland"). - The predecessor of todays Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was a Romanesque church was built above the Vistula River, first mentioned in 1148. It was destroyed by the Tatars in the 13th century and finally by the Lithuanians in 1349. In 1360 Casimir III ("the Great") donated a new three nave Gothic collegiate church.The church was consecrated in 1382. During the retreat of the Swedes in 1656 the roof truss of the church caught fire. The church received a baroque facade from 1670 to 1674 and during the 18th century the interior was also remodeled in the baroque style. With the creation of the Diocese of Sandomierz in 1818, it was elevated to the status of a cathedral.

Sandomierz was one of the most important cities in the Polish section of the Via Regia, taking advantage of the location at the junction of the Vistula and San rivers. The first known historical mention of the city comes from the early 12th-century when it was already ranked as one of the main cities of Poland. The testament of Bolesław III Wrymouth, in which he divided Poland among his sons, designated Sandomierz as the capital of one of the resulting principalities, the Duchy of Sandomierz. In the early 13th century, the second oldest Dominican monastery in Poland was founded in Sandomierz. Within the 13th century, the city suffered grievous damage during the raids by Mongols in 1241, 1260, and 1287. The wooden buildings of the town were completely destroyed. As a result, in 1286 Leszek II the Black, effectively refounded the city. After the reunification of the Polish lands in the 14th century, the former principality became the Sandomierz Voivodeship, incorporating large areas of southeastern Poland. In the middle of the 14th century, the city was burned again during a raid by the Lithuanians. It was rebuilt during the rule of Casimir III of Poland, who extended its privileges. The layout of the city has survived practically unchanged from that time until the present day. Sandomierz prospered until the middle of the 17th century, but the prosperity came to an end in 1655 when Swedish troops captured the city. After briefly holding out in the city, the withdrawing Swedes blew up the castle and caused heavy damage to other buildings. A great fire in 1757 and the First Partition of Poland in 1772, which placed Sandomierz in Austria, further reduced its status. In 1809, during the Napoleonic Wars, fighting between the forces of Austria and the Duchy of Warsaw caused damage to the city. It became part of the short-lived Polish Duchy of Warsaw and after 1815 it found itself in the Russian Empire ("Congress Poland"). - Here was a branch of the Dominican Order here since 1226. The construction of the church began in 1236 and lasted until around 1250. It came probably to a temporary halt during the first Mongol storm in 1241. A legend says that Sadok, the superior of the monastery, and 48 Dominicans and 12 pious visitors were killed here by Mongols. They have been beatified since 1807. A memorial chapel, "Shrine of Blessed Sadok and 48 Dominican martyrs", was erected, creating the basis for a pilgrimage at the same time. The remains of the martyrs are kept here. Sadok´s skull is on display.

Sandomierz was one of the most important cities in the Polish section of the Via Regia, taking advantage of the location at the junction of the Vistula and San rivers. The first known historical mention of the city comes from the early 12th-century when it was already ranked as one of the main cities of Poland. The testament of Bolesław III Wrymouth, in which he divided Poland among his sons, designated Sandomierz as the capital of one of the resulting principalities, the Duchy of Sandomierz. In the early 13th century, the second oldest Dominican monastery in Poland was founded in Sandomierz. Within the 13th century, the city suffered grievous damage during the raids by Mongols in 1241, 1260, and 1287. The wooden buildings of the town were completely destroyed. As a result, in 1286 Leszek II the Black, effectively refounded the city. After the reunification of the Polish lands in the 14th century, the former principality became the Sandomierz Voivodeship, incorporating large areas of southeastern Poland. In the middle of the 14th century, the city was burned again during a raid by the Lithuanians. It was rebuilt during the rule of Casimir III of Poland, who extended its privileges. The layout of the city has survived practically unchanged from that time until the present day. Sandomierz prospered until the middle of the 17th century, but the prosperity came to an end in 1655 when Swedish troops captured the city. After briefly holding out in the city, the withdrawing Swedes blew up the castle and caused heavy damage to other buildings. A great fire in 1757 and the First Partition of Poland in 1772, which placed Sandomierz in Austria, further reduced its status. In 1809, during the Napoleonic Wars, fighting between the forces of Austria and the Duchy of Warsaw caused damage to the city. It became part of the short-lived Polish Duchy of Warsaw and after 1815 it found itself in the Russian Empire ("Congress Poland"). - Here was a branch of the Dominican Order here since 1226. The construction of the church began in 1236 and lasted until around 1250. It came probably to a temporary halt during the first Mongol storm in 1241. A legend says that Sadok, the superior of the monastery, and 48 Dominicans and p12 ious visitors were killed here by Mongols. They have been beatified since 1807. A memorial chapel, "Shrine of Blessed Sadok and 48 Dominican martyrs", was erected, creating the basis for a pilgrimage at the same time. The Church of St. James is considered to be the first church building in the Kingdom of Poland to be built entirely of brick masonry; from the point of view of architectural history, the design of the north portal is related to Lombard churches. In 1314 a bell tower was erected as a campanile at a short distance from the church. The church is a three-nave basilica.

Sandomierz was one of the most important cities in the Polish section of the Via Regia, taking advantage of the location at the junction of the Vistula and San rivers. The first known historical mention of the city comes from the early 12th-century when it was already ranked as one of the main cities of Poland. The testament of Bolesław III Wrymouth, in which he divided Poland among his sons, designated Sandomierz as the capital of one of the resulting principalities, the Duchy of Sandomierz. In the early 13th century, the second oldest Dominican monastery in Poland was founded in Sandomierz. Within the 13th century, the city suffered grievous damage during the raids by Mongols in 1241, 1260, and 1287. The wooden buildings of the town were completely destroyed. As a result, in 1286 Leszek II the Black, effectively refounded the city. After the reunification of the Polish lands in the 14th century, the former principality became the Sandomierz Voivodeship, incorporating large areas of southeastern Poland. In the middle of the 14th century, the city was burned again during a raid by the Lithuanians. It was rebuilt during the rule of Casimir III of Poland, who extended its privileges. The layout of the city has survived practically unchanged from that time until the present day. Sandomierz prospered until the middle of the 17th century, but the prosperity came to an end in 1655 when Swedish troops captured the city. After briefly holding out in the city, the withdrawing Swedes blew up the castle and caused heavy damage to other buildings. A great fire in 1757 and the First Partition of Poland in 1772, which placed Sandomierz in Austria, further reduced its status. In 1809, during the Napoleonic Wars, fighting between the forces of Austria and the Duchy of Warsaw caused damage to the city. It became part of the short-lived Polish Duchy of Warsaw and after 1815 it found itself in the Russian Empire ("Congress Poland"). - Here was a branch of the Dominican Order here since 1226. The construction of the church began in 1236 and lasted until around 1250. It came probably to a temporary halt during the first Mongol storm in 1241. A legend says that Sadok, the superior of the monastery, and 48 Dominicans and p12 ious visitors were killed here by Mongols. They have been beatified since 1807. A memorial chapel, "Shrine of Blessed Sadok and 48 Dominican martyrs", was erected, creating the basis for a pilgrimage at the same time. The Church of St. James is considered to be the first church building in the Kingdom of Poland to be built entirely of brick masonry; from the point of view of architectural history, the design of the north portal is related to Lombard churches. In 1314 a bell tower was erected as a campanile at a short distance from the church. The late Romanesque northern portal shows maybe some Lombard influences.

Sandomierz was one of the most important cities in the Polish section of the Via Regia, taking advantage of the location at the junction of the Vistula and San rivers. The first known historical mention of the city comes from the early 12th-century when it was already ranked as one of the main cities of Poland. The testament of Bolesław III Wrymouth, in which he divided Poland among his sons, designated Sandomierz as the capital of one of the resulting principalities, the Duchy of Sandomierz. In the early 13th century, the second oldest Dominican monastery in Poland was founded in Sandomierz. Within the 13th century, the city suffered grievous damage during the raids by Mongols in 1241, 1260, and 1287. The wooden buildings of the town were completely destroyed. As a result, in 1286 Leszek II the Black, effectively refounded the city. After the reunification of the Polish lands in the 14th century, the former principality became the Sandomierz Voivodeship, incorporating large areas of southeastern Poland. In the middle of the 14th century, the city was burned again during a raid by the Lithuanians. It was rebuilt during the rule of Casimir III of Poland, who extended its privileges. The layout of the city has survived practically unchanged from that time until the present day. Sandomierz prospered until the middle of the 17th century, but the prosperity came to an end in 1655 when Swedish troops captured the city. After briefly holding out in the city, the withdrawing Swedes blew up the castle and caused heavy damage to other buildings. A great fire in 1757 and the First Partition of Poland in 1772, which placed Sandomierz in Austria, further reduced its status. In 1809, during the Napoleonic Wars, fighting between the forces of Austria and the Duchy of Warsaw caused damage to the city. It became part of the short-lived Polish Duchy of Warsaw and after 1815 it found itself in the Russian Empire ("Congress Poland"). - Here was a branch of the Dominican Order here since 1226. The construction of the church began in 1236 and lasted until around 1250. It came probably to a temporary halt during the first Mongol storm in 1241. A legend says that Sadok, the superior of the monastery, and 48 Dominicans and p12 ious visitors were killed here by Mongols. They have been beatified since 1807. A memorial chapel, "Shrine of Blessed Sadok and 48 Dominican martyrs", was erected, creating the basis for a pilgrimage at the same time. The Church of St. James is considered to be the first church building in the Kingdom of Poland to be built entirely of brick masonry; from the point of view of architectural history, the design of the north portal is related to Lombard churches. In 1314 a bell tower was erected as a campanile at a short distance from the church.

Sandomierz was one of the most important cities in the Polish section of the Via Regia, taking advantage of the location at the junction of the Vistula and San rivers. The first known historical mention of the city comes from the early 12th-century when it was already ranked as one of the main cities of Poland. The testament of Bolesław III Wrymouth, in which he divided Poland among his sons, designated Sandomierz as the capital of one of the resulting principalities, the Duchy of Sandomierz. In the early 13th century, the second oldest Dominican monastery in Poland was founded in Sandomierz. Within the 13th century, the city suffered grievous damage during the raids by Mongols in 1241, 1260, and 1287. The wooden buildings of the town were completely destroyed. As a result, in 1286 Leszek II the Black, effectively refounded the city. After the reunification of the Polish lands in the 14th century, the former principality became the Sandomierz Voivodeship, incorporating large areas of southeastern Poland. In the middle of the 14th century, the city was burned again during a raid by the Lithuanians. It was rebuilt during the rule of Casimir III of Poland, who extended its privileges. The layout of the city has survived practically unchanged from that time until the present day. Sandomierz prospered until the middle of the 17th century, but the prosperity came to an end in 1655 when Swedish troops captured the city. After briefly holding out in the city, the withdrawing Swedes blew up the castle and caused heavy damage to other buildings. A great fire in 1757 and the First Partition of Poland in 1772, which placed Sandomierz in Austria, further reduced its status. In 1809, during the Napoleonic Wars, fighting between the forces of Austria and the Duchy of Warsaw caused damage to the city. It became part of the short-lived Polish Duchy of Warsaw and after 1815 it found itself in the Russian Empire ("Congress Poland"). - Shortly after the Lithuanian invasion (1349), but shortly thereafter Casimir III ordered to build a new defensive brick castle on a slope of the Vistula River to replace the former fortress. The original building was blown up by the Swedish troops in 1656, leaving only the west wing standing. It was later transformed into a Renaissance-style residence with the west wing preserved as a museum. A view like in France: vineyards and castle.

Sandomierz was one of the most important cities in the Polish section of the Via Regia, taking advantage of the location at the junction of the Vistula and San rivers. The first known historical mention of the city comes from the early 12th-century when it was already ranked as one of the main cities of Poland. The testament of Bolesław III Wrymouth, in which he divided Poland among his sons, designated Sandomierz as the capital of one of the resulting principalities, the Duchy of Sandomierz. In the early 13th century, the second oldest Dominican monastery in Poland was founded in Sandomierz. Within the 13th century, the city suffered grievous damage during the raids by Mongols in 1241, 1260, and 1287. The wooden buildings of the town were completely destroyed. As a result, in 1286 Leszek II the Black, effectively refounded the city. After the reunification of the Polish lands in the 14th century, the former principality became the Sandomierz Voivodeship, incorporating large areas of southeastern Poland. In the middle of the 14th century, the city was burned again during a raid by the Lithuanians. It was rebuilt during the rule of Casimir III of Poland, who extended its privileges. The layout of the city has survived practically unchanged from that time until the present day. Sandomierz prospered until the middle of the 17th century, but the prosperity came to an end in 1655 when Swedish troops captured the city. After briefly holding out in the city, the withdrawing Swedes blew up the castle and caused heavy damage to other buildings. A great fire in 1757 and the First Partition of Poland in 1772, which placed Sandomierz in Austria, further reduced its status. In 1809, during the Napoleonic Wars, fighting between the forces of Austria and the Duchy of Warsaw caused damage to the city. It became part of the short-lived Polish Duchy of Warsaw and after 1815 it found itself in the Russian Empire ("Congress Poland"). - Shortly after the Lithuanian invasion (1349), but shortly thereafter Casimir III ordered to build a new defensive brick castle on a slope of the Vistula River to replace the former fortress. The original building was blown up by the Swedish troops in 1656, leaving only the west wing standing. It was later transformed into a Renaissance-style residence with the west wing preserved as a museum. Seen in the background is the Kościół św. Jakuba / Church of St. James.

Sandomierz was one of the most important cities in the Polish section of the Via Regia, taking advantage of the location at the junction of the Vistula and San rivers. The first known historical mention of the city comes from the early 12th-century when it was already ranked as one of the main cities of Poland. The testament of Bolesław III Wrymouth, in which he divided Poland among his sons, designated Sandomierz as the capital of one of the resulting principalities, the Duchy of Sandomierz. In the early 13th century, the second oldest Dominican monastery in Poland was founded in Sandomierz. Within the 13th century, the city suffered grievous damage during the raids by Mongols in 1241, 1260, and 1287. The wooden buildings of the town were completely destroyed. As a result, in 1286 Leszek II the Black, effectively refounded the city. After the reunification of the Polish lands in the 14th century, the former principality became the Sandomierz Voivodeship, incorporating large areas of southeastern Poland. In the middle of the 14th century, the city was burned again during a raid by the Lithuanians. It was rebuilt during the rule of Casimir III of Poland, who extended its privileges. The layout of the city has survived practically unchanged from that time until the present day. Sandomierz prospered until the middle of the 17th century, but the prosperity came to an end in 1655 when Swedish troops captured the city. After briefly holding out in the city, the withdrawing Swedes blew up the castle and caused heavy damage to other buildings. A great fire in 1757 and the First Partition of Poland in 1772, which placed Sandomierz in Austria, further reduced its status. In 1809, during the Napoleonic Wars, fighting between the forces of Austria and the Duchy of Warsaw caused damage to the city. It became part of the short-lived Polish Duchy of Warsaw and after 1815 it found itself in the Russian Empire ("Congress Poland"). - The Town Hall, located in the center of the Stary Rynek (Old Market), was erected after the Lithuanian Invasion in 1349. The formerly Gothic, building had an octagonal tower. In the 16th century, the building was expanded, in the form of an extended rectangular structure. The tower seen today was built in the 17th century.

The history of the parish church in Goźlic, dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, dates back to the first half of the 12th century. Its founder was either from the noble Dunin family, who were powerful in the region during the reign of Bolesław III Wrymouth, or from the noble Ossoliński, who used the church later as their burial site. Two Tartar invasions (1241 and 1259) took a heavy toll on the local population. After the death of Bolesław V the Chaste in 1279, the area was taken over by Leszek II the Black. Lew Halicki, at the head of a huge army, tried to conquer the district. However, in Goźlice his way was blocked by Polish knights. The bloody battle took place in February 1280. Apparently, 8,000 people died there. The invaders destroyed the church in Goźlice, which got rebuilt. The church has a single nave. Subsequent alterations and reconstructions resulted in its original style being largely obliterated. During WWI the church burned down in 1915. Another fire consumed it in 1945. Reconstruction of the church was carried out in 1946-48. The wild boar´s head looks like it comes from a coat of arms

The history of the parish church in Goźlic, dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, dates back to the first half of the 12th century. Its founder was either from the noble Dunin family, who were powerful in the region during the reign of Bolesław III Wrymouth, or from the noble Ossoliński, who used the church later as their burial site. Two Tartar invasions (1241 and 1259) took a heavy toll on the local population. After the death of Bolesław V the Chaste in 1279, the area was taken over by Leszek II the Black. Lew Halicki, at the head of a huge army, tried to conquer the district. However, in Goźlice his way was blocked by Polish knights. The bloody battle took place in February 1280. Apparently, 8,000 people died there. The invaders destroyed the church in Goźlice, which got rebuilt. The church has a single nave. Subsequent alterations and reconstructions resulted in its original style being largely obliterated. During WWI the church burned down in 1915. Another fire consumed it in 1945. Reconstruction of the church was carried out in 1946-48.