At the junction of the Kosarzewka and Gałęzówka rivers, on the Giełczew Highlands, lies Bychawa. The town the town obtained municipal charter as early as 1537. However, the history of Bychawa and its surroundings begins centuries earlier. Already in the early medieval times there was settlement here. This is evidenced by traces of the pre-Piast stronghold discovered near the northern administrative border of the city.

Among the monuments that have survived to the present day, one can mention the urban layout along with the XVII century, though later expanded, parish church.

For lovers of climatic nooks, we recommend the ruins of a neo-Gothic palace, a former XVI century defensive castle at the Bychawa Reservoir. The lagoon with the neighboring "Zielona Dolina" ponds is also a great proposition for fishing fans.

In the village there is a nature reserve "Podzamcze" of steppe character. Rare species of plants can be observed here, including inula hirta or cirsium species.

Bychawa is famous for the annually organized National Festival "In the land of Pierogi", during which the unofficial World Championship in Pierogi Eating takes place.