Rzeszow

Rzeszów is a picturesque city located in southeastern Poland. It is the capital of the Podkarpackie Voivodeship and one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. With a rich history dating back to the 12th century, it blends tradition with modernity, attracting both residents and tourists from around the world.

At the heart of the city lies a charming market square, surrounded by historic townhouses and a town hall that serves as an excellent example of local architecture. Rzeszów is also a dynamic cultural center, hosting numerous festivals, concerts, and artistic events that showcase both local artists and international stars.

The city offers a wide range of leisure opportunities—from cozy cafés and restaurants serving regional specialties to beautiful green spaces perfect for walks and outdoor activities. Rzeszów is also a great base for nature lovers – its proximity to the Bieszczady Mountains makes it easy to explore scenic hiking trails and picturesque landscapes.

Rzeszów is a vibrant and welcoming place that is sure to delight every visitor with its cultural attractions and the hospitality of its residents.

In 2023 we started a unique adventure, together with the Mayor of Rzeszów Konrad Fiołek, Deputy Mayor of Rzeszów Krystyna Stachowska, representatives of the Rzeszów City Hall, Rzeszów Cultural Institutions, non-governmental organizations, artists, animators, experts and creators of culture, we tried to win the title of European Capital of Culture 2029 for Rzeszów. You could follow our activities on our profiles as well as on the website: rze2029.pl

We continue the cooperation we have started under the slogan “move to change”! On 22 June 2025 as part of the East of Culture at the European Stadium of Culture, we invite you to a debate, we will talk about the Rzeszów ECoC effect and the mobility of artists. Detailed program coming soon!

We are sharing with you our application – Bidbook “Moving Map”, which we presented in Warsaw on October 26, 2023 during the pre-selection of the competition for the title of European Capital of Culture 2029. 12 cities decided to take part in the recruitment for the European Capital of Culture 2029: Bielsko-Biała, Bydgoszcz, Jastrzębie-Zdrój, Katowice, Kielce, Kołobrzeg, Lublin, Opole, Płock, Pszczyna, Rzeszów and Toruń. The expert panel selected four cities that advanced to the next stage of the competition: Katowice, Lublin, Bielsko-Biała and Kołobrzeg.

The motto of our application was “moving map”. The cultural program of Rzeszów as the European Capital of Culture 2029 was related to threads corresponding to the concept of four types of symbolic “movements” in the spheres of attitudes and values. All of them directly affect the Rzeszów community and the city space, justifying the metaphor of the “moved map”.