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511 wiorst na rowerze: A Historic 1897 Bicycle Journey Exhibition Across the Polish Kingdom

Retrace young Staś Fertner's 15-day cycling expedition through late 19th-century Polish landscapes and settlements.

This exhibition delves into the compelling 1897 bicycle journey of 14-year-old Staś Fertner across the Polish Kingdom. Developed with a new book, it presents 16 visual panels that trace his father-designed 15-day, 560 km route. Visitors can explore fascinating historical views of towns like Warsaw, Kielce, and Sandomierz as they appeared at the turn of the 19th century.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, titled '511 wiorst na rowerze. Moja pierwsza wycieczka po Królestwie Polskim,' accompanies the launch of a book detailing a bicycle journey undertaken in 1897 by a young boy, Staś Fertner. The exhibition showcases views of towns and villages from the late 19th century, retracing the historical route of this 15-day, approximately 560 km trip across the Polish Kingdom.

Curatorial context

The exhibition '511 wiorst na rowerze. Moja pierwsza wycieczka po Królestwie Polskim' (511 versts by Bicycle. My First Trip Across the Kingdom of Poland) is presented in conjunction with the release of a new book. The book is a diary written by the then 14-year-old Staś Fertner about his 1897 cycling expedition. This journey, spanning 511 versts (approximately 560 km) over 15 days, was designed by his father to visit historically significant sites for Poles during a period of Russian occupation. The exhibition itself comprises 16 panels that visually represent the route taken by Staś and his father, Antoni Fertner, including stops in Warsaw, Tarczyn, Grójec, Nowe Miasto, Kielce, Chęciny, Busko Zdrój, Sandomierz, Lublin, and Puławy. It aims to showcase the landscape and settlements encountered by the travelers at the turn of the 19th century.

Admission and ticket notes

Information regarding the exhibition's presentation locations and dates, particularly for its nomadic display, will be announced on the museum's website. The related book is available for purchase in the museum shop and its online store.

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Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jul 15, 2023 – Jul 31, 2023
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