March the 29th, 2026 – Ryanair is set to connect Zadar with the often overlooked but fascinating Polish city of Rzeszów, where the main attraction actually lies underground.
As Putni kofer writes, Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk, Lublin, Wroclaw… Most people probably wouldn’t include Rzeszów among the most famous cities in Poland, but this unsung city is attracting more and more attention. As of the beginning of May, Ryanair will connect Zadar to this Rzeszów directly, a city which combines a very rich history, a vibrant cultural scene and modern energy.
Located on the Wisłok River, Rzeszów is the capital of the Subcarpathian Voivodeship and the largest urban center in southeastern Poland. On the official tourism website, it is described as an important academic, economic and cultural center of the region, known for its strong IT and aviation industries, as well as for its historic core that preserves traces of its medieval past.
As is the case in many Polish cities, the centre of life in Rzeszów is the Rynek, the historic main square. It is surrounded by colourful historical buildings, restaurants and cafes, and in its centre is the recognisable town hall. The square dates back to the 16th century, although it has been renovated and reconstructed several times throughout history. Today it is a lively meeting place, a place for walks and city events.
One of the most interesting and unusual attractions that will more than likely have passengers booking the new Zadar connection to Rzeszów is its hidden underground world. The Rzeszów Cellars, or the underground tourist route under the old town, takes visitors through a network of historic cellars and corridors that extend 369 metres below the main square of Rynek, making them quite an unusual stroll that you certainly don’t take every day.
The route passes through 25 cellars and 15 interconnected corridors, and the entire walk takes place about 10 metres below the surface. Although it is a relatively short tour, it reveals a fascinating part of the history of the city and the daily life of its inhabitants over the centuries.
The cellars date back to the Middle Ages, when Rzeszów was an important trading post on the routes connecting Western and Eastern Europe. Merchants stored goods, wine, and other valuable products in underground rooms, and over time, individual cellars began to be connected into a complex system of passages. According to some legends, parts of the underground system were also used as shelters during Tatar attacks, which frequently affected this area in the Middle Ages.
Ryanair choosing to connect Zadar with Rzeszów as of May this year represents a move that will continue to bring Croatia and Poland closer, after numerous other routes were introduced connecting Dubrovnik and Rijeka with various locations across the country.
