DĘBICA

In Dębica there are numerous culture centers of various
profiles. They offer various forms of cultural education – theatre,
declamation, music, film, photography, dancing and art classes.
The workshops, conducted by professionals, for many years have
been popular among the children and teenagers, however they
are also addressed to adults. Owing to some outstanding experts
in drama, Dębica can be proud of its performing artists, who
perform on the best stages. Anna Augustynowicz, a director,
Mariusz Kilian and Mariusz Kropielnicki, actors, have begun their
career here, in Dębica.
Dębica’s Art Gallery is famous for its successful exhibitions,
organizing plain-air workshops, and professional drawing school
for children and teenagers. This is the place to meet not only local
artists, but also guests from abroad, and admire their works.
Amateur artists from Dębica stage operas
The Public Library has helped to educate many generations of
Dębica citizens. The book collection, available to every person,
consist of over 250.000 volumes. The reading room offers a wide
choice of newspapers and magazines as well as some unique
books. Several branches of the library work in the town.
Interesting collection of books can be found in The Pedagogical
Library. Its offer is addressed to students and teachers.
For 30 years the two Song and Dance Ensembles, „Małopolska”
and “Igloopolanie”, have represented the town on stages in
Poland and in the world. Regional folk tradition is maintained and
celebrated by members of folk bands„Morsy” and„Gryfici”.
Many important cultural events, such as „Golden Couple”
Ballroom Dancing Competition, Children’s and Youth Dance
Ensembles Championships “O Laur Rzecha”, declamation
tournaments, and National Festival of Religious and Patriotic Exhibitions at Art Gallery are very popular
Songs „Polonia Semper Fidelis” take place in Dębica. During the
Art’s Days Festival thousands of theater and music lovers from
Dębica and the region can watch some most interesting plays and concerts.
One of the citizens’ most favorite events is “Dębica Days”, held in June. It is a few-day long festival, which takes place in the
Town Square, the heart of our town. The concerts and sport games usually attract thousands of people form the region.
Lots of people visit Regional History Museum and admire its rich collection of military pieces. One can see historical tanks and
cannons, a combat plane and a helicopter. The museum is mentioned by Polish edition of Great Oxford Encyclopedia of the
World, as a place worth visiting.
Saint Jadwiga Church in Dębica
There are several interesting historical monuments in Dębica. The most valuable is
the Saint Jadwiga Church from the 16th century. Its distinctive tower is recognized by
all residents. The church, rebuilt in 19th. century, lost some of its gothic charm.
Another important architectural monument is the 19th century manor house at
Wolica. In the past it belonged to the Raczyński family, the Christianis and the Płocki
family.
The synagogue dating back to the 18th century belongs to Confederation of Cracow
Jewish Communities. Inside the historical building no traces of its original usage were
left. Today the synagogue serves as a department store.
A period cemetery chapel of the Raczyński family, who rendered great service to our
country, can be found at the
parish cemetery. The neo-
Gothic building was erected
around 1880.
Among the most interesting
places and buildings from the
past are: the Town Square with
several historic tenements
from 19th century; villa “Wiluszówka”, a house of a prewar public
notary; an edifice of historic Gym Society “Sokół”, an office of the
Community Center “Śnieżka”; and a school building at Słowacki
Street, dating back to the beginning of 20th century - today’s King
Wladyslaw Jagiello’s Number I Lyceum in Dębica.
Synagogue