Church of St John the Baptist


This early 18th-century church contains an altarpiece painted by famed baroque artist Michael Willmann.

Should you wish to sample the local waters, the statue-topped automatic pump in a small square near St John’s dispenses free water from Cieplice's springs into whatever container you provide.


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1. Natural History Museum

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This diverting museum, established in 1876, features a display of birds and butterflies from all over the world.

2. Spa Park

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3. Karkonosze Museum

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4. Town Hall

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5. Rynek

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6. Basilica of SS Erasmus and Pancras

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8. Wang Church

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