Sacred
Częstochowa
WHY CZĘSTOCHOWA
"Częstochowa is the most important religious sanctuary of Poland, where is placed the “Black Madonna” of Częstochowa, a 14th century icon of the Virgin Mary, on the Jasna Gora hill, that attracts 4 million pilgrims every year. You can't really visit Poland if you haven't visited Częstochowa. "
Culture and History
Ul. o. A. Kordeckiego 2
Jasna Gora
The 'Luminous Mount' is a sacred shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary and home of the Black Madonna icon. It was built in 1382 and nearly all Polish kings were crowned here. is the most sacred place in Poland and holds a special place in the heart of Poles, believers or not. It also hosts the 1983 Nobel Price medal of the ex-president of Poland, Lech Wałęsa.
Culture and History
Park Staszica | 7 Kamienic
Museum of Iron Ore Mining
Silesia is the region of coal mining and most of the cities have or had, in the past, mines. Here you can see the history of coal mining as a whole, the different instruments used in different times and much more. Definitely worth a visit in between the great food and mixing up with the pilgrims.
Outdoor Activities
Generała Kazimierza Pułaskiego 4/6
Park Staszica
In-between the Jasna Gora and the city centre the park, with its high quality structures has become a recognized monument to Polish hitory. The park has exhibistion pavilions managed by the city's museum.
Breakfast & International Food
Aleja Najświętszej Maryi Panny 67
Topollino
If you want to start your day with a nice and tasty Polish breakfast this is the place. And then you'll have to come back for more at lunch and dinner, because this place is that good!
Coffee and Cakes
Aleja Najświętszej Maryi Panny 71
Czekoladowa Nuta
If your sweet tooth is calling you this is the place to go. Marvellous desserts and cakes with a nice cup of cappuccino (or maybe one of their colourful drinks), and the day cannot go wrong for you.
Tea House / European food
Aleja Najświętszej Maryi Panny 32
Cafe Belg
Feel like a nice cup of tea and some deliscoius snacks after climbing the Jasna Gora? Then Cafe Belg is the perfect place! You'll have quite a few snack choices here, ina caozy and warm location.
