Things to do in Nysa
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Cathedral of SS James and Agnes
There's no mistaking Nysa's powerful Cathedral of SS James and Agnes, with its imposing blackened bulk and fine stone double portal. Built in 1430, it was remodelled after a fire in 1542, but hasn't changed much since then. The cathedral's 4000-sq-metre, roof supported by 18 brick columns inside, is one of the steepest church roofs in Europe.
The vast interior, much of it dating from the late 19th century, looks distinctly sober and noble, its loftiness being the most arresting feature. On closer inspection, however, you'll see that its side chapels (a total of 18) boast wonderful stained glass and a wealth of tombstones, funeral monuments and epitaphs, making up the…
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Rynek
Stretching out from the foot of the cathedral, the vast Rynek shows the extent of the war damage. Only the southern side of the square is anything like it used to be, with its restored houses originally dating from the 16th century. The detached building facing them, the Town Weighing House (Dom Wagi Miejskiej; 1604), retains fragments of 19th-century wall painting on a side wall.
Just round the corner, on ul Bracka, there are more historic houses and a 1701 copy of the Baroque Triton Fountain by Bernini in Rome.
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Lake Nysa
Like nearby Otmuchów, Nysa has its own artificial body of water, the 20-hectare Lake Nysa, formed in 1972 when the Nysa Kłodzka River was dammed. The sandy lido in the lake's northeast corner, 3.5km from the centre of town, is particularly popular in season.
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Nysa Museum
Exhibits range from archaeological finds to photos documenting war damage, plus a model of the town in its heyday. The museum also features European paintings from the 15th to the 19th centuries, mostly from the Flemish and Dutch schools.
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Church of SS Peter and Paul
The twin-towered Church of SS Peter and Paul, built in 1727 for the Hospitallers of the Holy Sepulchre, has one of Silesia's best Baroque interiors, complete with an opulent high altar, organ and trompe l'œil wall paintings.
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Nysa Fortress
The remains of the Nysa Fortress, an enormous citadel built by Prussian King Frederic II, is the site of the annual Nysa Fortress Days held for three days in late July/early August.
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Karczma Trąba
The ‘Trumpet’ attracts a chilled crowd with its enlightened Polish and international dishes (good choice of vegetarian ones), intimate seating, easy-listening canned jazz and eclectic décor.
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Belfast
Taking its name from the brewery sign on the outside, the Belfast is Nysa’s most stylish place, serving inventive Italian and Polish dishes and – wait for it – green beer.
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Restauracja Redos
A pavilion near the river and the Villa Navigator holds this lively bar-restaurant, whipping out pizza and other modern staples for a youngish crowd.
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Bar Popularny
This unreformed milk bar–cafeteria looks drab and basic, but the food is predictably acceptable. Set meals are a snip at 9.30zł.
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Triton Fountain
Just round the corner from the Rynek, on ul Bracka, there is a 1701 copy of the Baroque Triton Fountain by Bernini in Rome.
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Pizzeria Pier
Drinkers and diners alike congregate in this den of pasta and pizza clutching the hindquarters of the Town Weighing House.
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Ziębice Tower
The Ziębice Tower is a 14th-century brick tower with unusual turrets and dragon guttering.
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Wrocław Tower
The Wrocław Tower was built in the 14th century.
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Żabka
A branch of the late-night convenience store chain.
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