Horyniec-Zdrój

Horyniec-Zdrój is a village in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, which has served as a health resort since 1976. The history of the locality dates back to 1444, when the settlement, then known as Oryńce, was gifted to a nobleman. In the 17th century, Horyniec gained significance as the summer residence of the Sobieski family. For many years, the village belonged to the Telefus family, who initiated the construction of a manor house and an Orthodox church. In the 18th century, Horyniec obtained town rights, and its cultural importance grew, particularly due to the Poniński family, who restored the health resort and established a theater and a library. The village became popular among visitors, including Jews, who before the war were the main group of inhabitants. After World War II, Horyniec lost much of its splendor, but in the 1970s, the reconstruction of the health resort began, which today boasts a modern rehabilitation facility. Architecturally, it stands out with the 20th-century Poniński Palace, featuring a characteristic gable roof and classicist elements, as well as the late-classicist court theater from the 18th century, which now serves cultural functions. Horyniec is also home to a unique church and Franciscan monastery, whose defensive walls testify to bygone eras. Numerous monuments and mausoleums, such as the Freedom Monument commemorating soldiers who fell in wars, remind us of the cultural heritage. Horyniec-Zdrój marks the beginning of the St. Brother Albert Trail, adding to its touristic significance. An interesting fact is its connection to Marysieńka Sobieska, who also used the local sulfur springs. Notable figures, such as Auxiliary Bishop Mariusz Leszczyński, were born here, reflecting the strong traditions associated with the locality. Horyniec-Zdrój combines rich history, health resort traditions, and architectural elements that attract tourists and history researchers alike.