Częstochowa

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Introducing Częstochowa

Every year, Częstochowa (chen-sto-ho-vah) attracts four to five million visitors from 80 countries, who come to fall at the feet of the Black Madonna. Some walk for 20 days over hundreds of kilometres with offerings for the Virgin. Others take a bus from Kraków.

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Poland’s spiritual heartland is not just for the faithful. The Monastery of Jasna Góra is the country’s national shrine and one of the highlights of the region. Since an influx of resources from the EU, renovations are working their way up the main thoroughfare towards the monastery, adding new pride to ancient reverence.

During pilgrimage times – particularly the day of Assumption on 15 August – hordes of devotees become a main attraction for people-watchers, and a deterrent for crowd-weary wanderers.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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    RE: prague to gdansk

    by anillos_de_saturno 05 September 2011

    There are several options. Two of them are these: 1) Take a night train from Prague to Czestochowa (arriving next morning) and a morning…
  2. sihi avatar
    RE: Historical sigtseeing holiday Eastern Europe

    by sihi 09 May 2011

    Hi! Do Krakow, Czestochowa, Poznan. They are interesting historical cities.
  3. ig0r avatar
    RE: Help to 14 day itinery (spelling?)

    by ig0r 09 May 2011

    With 14 days in Poland and traveling from north to south it would be a pity not to visit the capital, especially that you mentioned you're…

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