If your mountain route passes through Krosno, it's worth stepping off the trail to visit the historic Bishop's Palace, home to the Subcarpathian Museum. This is a place where regional history meets an extraordinary collection — few expect to find one of the world's most valuable collections of kerosene lamps right here in the heart of Subcarpathia.

The museum occupies a charming old building in Krosno's old town, making it a great way to add a dose of culture and local history to your hiking trip. In summer the old town buzzes with café life, while in winter the museum's cozy interiors offer a pleasant escape from the cold. It's a perfect rest-day stop between excursions into the Beskid Niski or Bieszczady mountains.

• Krosno town centre, ul. Piłsudskiego 16 — short walk from the old town, a few minutes, easy route
• Reachable by car or bus to the city centre, parking available near the old town

• The museum is housed in the historic Bishop's Palace
• Permanent exhibitions: History of Lighting, Revived Past, History of Krosno and the region, Glass of Subcarpathian glassworks, gallery of Krosno art
• Branch museum — the 'Carpathian Troy' Archaeological Open-Air Museum in Trzcinica near Jasło, opened in 2011

Fun fact — the kerosene lamp collection is a true rarity on a global scale, and it's well worth combining your visit with a trip to the Trzcinica open-air museum, where Carpathian prehistory comes alive.