Wigry

Wigry is a village in Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland known for the former Camaldolese priory.

For the park, see Wigry National Park.

See

  • Former Camaldolese Priory - you can see Papal Apartments, Papal Chapel, Crypt, Clock Tower and exhibitions. Normal ticket 8 zł, reduced 4 zł.
  • Gardens - free
  • Church

Do

  • Rent a bike, 8 zł/hour

Buy

  • Souvenir shop also sells traditional food like sękacz.
  • Traditional fair - Jarmark Wigierski in the middle of August

Eat

The restaurant

Drink

The cafe

Sleep

You can sleep in former Camaldolese hermitages (around 300 - 340 zł per night for four persons house) or rooms in other buildings of the priory (around 150 zł for a double)

There is also a lot of campsites around Wigry lake which is a cheaper option.

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