Płock is the oldest town in the Mazowsza region and one of the oldest towns in Poland. It was granted its city privileges charter as early as in 1237. The local cathedral is the burial place for two Polish kings – Władysław Herman and Bolesław Krzywousty (11th and 12th centuries). In 1075 the town was established a capital city for the whole Diocese. The town is beautifully situated on the high banks of the Vistula River, on which you may see the high cathedral towers and the castle from a long distance. Płock is situated on the Vistula River on lowlands in central Poland. The town is absolutely unique in Poland with its picturesque location on the high river banks, which in itself is a tourist attraction. The river bank in Płock has been for years a favourite object for painters and photographers and provides enormous opportunities for walks or bicycle tours. On the Vistula River, near Płock a body of water has been established with perfect conditions for sailing. The place is also famous for its beautiful sunsets.

Cinema
Instytucja Kinowa MAX-FILM - Przedwiośnie
5 Tumska Street  (under renovation since 10th April 2006;
planned opening Spring 2007)

Jerzy Szaniawski Theatre in Płock 
(Teatr Dramatyczny im. Jerzego Szaniawskiego w Płocku)
The theatre in Płock has been renovated and modernized and now invites the audience to its performances. The plays take place on three stages: the large stage for an audience of 404 people, the chamber stage for 130 people, and the third stage ("memorial stage") for 50/60 people. 
Contact:
Nowy Rynek 11
09-400 Płock
phone/fax: 0048-(0)24 2624840
Email: teatr@teatrplock.pl
www.teatrplock.pl

Sobótka Swimming Bath
Protected swimming bath, beach volleyball, water equipment rental. Open only in summer.

ZOO
Around 430 species, area of 14 ha. Educational room – reptiles, amphibians, sea fish
 
One-Voice Music Festival
Cathedral Basilica, each year before Easter.

European Picnic
One weekend in May on the Old Market; a holiday connected with the Day of Europe, May the 9th. It is when guests from the twin cities come to Płock.

Płock History Day and Chemist Day
Place: Old Market (Stary Rynek), Tumskie Hill. Street stalls, folk art, music performances.

International Electronic Music Festival
Electronic music on the river banks; 4th -6th August