Sudetes Mountains
This mighty fortification, begun under Austrian rule in the mid-17th century on the site of former strongholds dating to the 10th century, was extended…
Must-see attractions in Sudetes Mountains
Sudetes Mountains
The Góry Stołowe (goo-ri sto-wo-veh; Table Mountains) are among the most spectacular ranges of the Sudetes, as they’re topped by a plateau punctuated by…
Sudetes Mountains
Karpacz has a curious architectural gem – Wang Church, the only Nordic Romanesque building in Poland. Pronounced 'Vang', this remarkable wooden structure…
Sudetes Mountains
You can’t miss this macabre chapel in the Church of St Bartholomew’s grounds at Czermna, 2km north of Kudowa’s town centre. The length of its walls and…
Sudetes Mountains
This interesting set of tunnels dates in parts to the 13th century. The 600m route, enlivened by audiovisual exhibits, links cellars, warehouses for…
Sudetes Mountains
Karkonosze National Park is a 55.75-sq-km belt that runs along the Polish–Czech border for some 25km. The two main settlements here are the resort towns…
Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
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Jelenia Góra’s main attraction is this massive church. One of six new churches permitted by the 1707 Treaty of Altranstädt, it was built between 1709 and…
Basilica of SS Erasmus and Pancras
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This basilica was erected in two stages in the late 14th and early 15th centuries; note the Gothic doorway in the southern entrance portraying Mary and St…
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This church, southwest of the Rynek and dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption, is the most imposing religious building in town. It took almost 150 years…
Sudetes Mountains
Kłodzko's museum, 50m west of the parish church, has displays relating to the 1000-year history of the town and the region, plus a collection of…
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The elongated market square, also called Plac Ratuszowy, is lined with a harmonious group of 17th- and 18th-century houses. Much of their charm is due to…
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Southeast of the Rynek, this Gothic stone bridge, built somewhere between 1281 and 1390, spans the narrow Młynówka River. With half a dozen baroque…
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This lovely wooded park makes up much of Cieplice Śląskie-Zdrój's core. It houses lovely fin-de-siècle pavilions and buildings, including the domed Spa…
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This diverting museum, established in 1876, features a display of birds and butterflies from all over the world.
Sudetes Mountains
East of the Rynek, the Knights' Tower (Baszta Rycerska) was reshaped in the 19th century and turned into the belfry of the Protestant church that had been…
Sudetes Mountains
Karkonosze Museum, 650m south of the Rynek, is renowned for its extensive collection of glass dating from medieval times to the present – the art nouveau…
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Below the town's fortress is the market square, officially titled Plac Bolesława Chrobrego. Several pastel-coloured houses on its southern side have…
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The buildings lining the Rynek, officially known as Plac Wolności, are a pleasing blend of architectural styles. The octagonal Renaissance tower (1567) of…
Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel
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This Gothic place of worship sits at the highest point of the Old Town, as befits a building that's been here in various manifestations since the 13th…
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This early 18th-century church contains an altarpiece painted by famed baroque artist Michael Willmann.
Sudetes Mountains
Opposite the spa park and back from the main street, this small museum with interesting displays of historical toys is a good place to while away a wet…
Table Mountains National Park Ecocentre
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This enthusiastically run centre brings the ecology of the Góry Stołowe National Park to life through a variety of interesting displays and a film that…
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This tower on the north side of the Old Town was part of the medieval fortified city walls. You can climb it to take in the view – ask in the nearby…
Sudetes Mountains
This 18th-century civic headquarters sits on the remains of several predecessors, most of which were victims of disastrous fires. Look for the stone…
Sudetes Mountains
One of the most substantial structures in town is this impressive portcullised gate just south of the Rynek.
