Pastor's House in Łomża

Pastor's House, located at 1 Krzywe Koło Street in Łomża, was once the Evangelical-Augsburg parsonage, entered into the Register of Historic Monuments in 1986. The building was constructed between 1889 and 1890 on the initiative of Pastor Kacper Mikulski, serving as a parsonage for the local Evangelical community, which had regained the damaged former Piarist church. The church, originally built by the Jesuits in 1732 and later used by the Piarists, underwent a thorough renovation thanks to financial support, which was significant for the local community. An interesting fact is that in 1899, Józef Piłsudski converted to Evangelicalism in the Pastor's House, enabling him to marry Maria Koplewska. After many years, from 1981 to 2005, the building housed the North Masovian Museum, but due to its deteriorating condition and an ownership dispute with the Evangelical-Augsburg parish in Pisz, the city did not carry out appropriate investments. It was only after the city regained the building that renovation works began in 2013 and lasted until 2015. During the restoration, it was discovered that the building stands on stone foundations that may date back to the 15th–16th centuries. Currently, the building houses the "Pastor's House" Center for Tourist and Cultural Activity, which aims to promote local culture and tourism. Pastor's House not only reflects the rich history of Łomża but also holds significant architectural and cultural value, making it an important landmark in the city.