Podziemna Trasa Turystyczna w Przemyślu, Underground tourist route in Przemyśl, Poland
The Podziemna Trasa Turystyczna is an underground network beneath the Town Hall with more than 30 chambers spread across different levels. It includes a historic drainage system and several cellars that once served as storage and living areas.
The route opened in 2015 and displays Przemysl's prosperity during the 16th century through recreated merchant spaces. The underground structures themselves date from this thriving period when the city was an important trading center.
The route features reconstructed shops from Renaissance times where you can explore old craft techniques and trading practices of merchants. You see how people lived and worked in these spaces, from the pharmacy to the tailor's shop.
Access is well-marked from outside and the pathways are easy to follow even without a guided tour. It is helpful to wear comfortable shoes since you walk over uneven underground floors and descend through multiple levels.
The route features interactive stations including a multimedia table and virtual reality goggles that let visitors explore the past. Notable is the site's commitment to accessibility with special features for visitors with visual or hearing impairments.
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