8 Kolobrzeska, Bydgoszcz, Poland
Lower Silesia region is probably the richest in the country in terms of castles and palaces. We want to invite you to see the biggest and the most imposing of them Książ Castle. During the tour we will have the opportunity to see castle interiors, gardens and also WWII basements and bunkers prepared for Adolf Hitler himself. We will also go to Świdnica and Jawor to see magnificent and huge wooden churches enlisted at UNESCO World Heritage List. ITS Poland offers you unforgettable memories from this world famous architectural monuments.
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Lunch on request
All year
3 attractions
10-50
Calm
Up to 30 days*
Pick up from your Wrocław hotel/hostel by the coach and our tour guide. Transfer to Książ Castle. Sightseeing with a guide. Optional lunch break. Transfer to Świdnica Peace Church and Jawor Peace Church. Sightseeing both temples with a guide. Return to your hotel/hostel in Wrocław.
Książ Castle is especially interesting as it joins older history, as the construction started in the 13th century, and more recent history as it was largely changed during WWII. If you enjoy conspiracy theories of the human civilization, there is no other such place like Książ as digressions about Hitler purposes for Książ are numerous. During sightseeing of the castle, you will be able to see lots of alternations introduced by Nazi Germans. Apart from the Castle itself it is worth to stroll in the Książ gardens desi...
The church in Świdnica is situated about 53 km from Wrocław (about 1 h 10 min drive). It is made from wood and incredibly was erected only within a year of 1957. It is the biggest wooden Protestant church and with the area of 1090 square meters, it can gather 7 500 believers. The interior of the church has a Baroque style. The most dominant interior items include the 18th century altar piece, pulpit and organs. The church is encircled by lodges, among which Hochberg lodge is the most distinctive. The church is situat...
The Church of Peace in Jawor is one of the largest wooden buildings with religious functions in Europe. In 2001, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The church is 43.5 m long, 14 m wide, 15.7 m high, the building's area is 1180 m², it houses 6000 people. It was built in 1654–1655 according to the design of Albrecht von Säbisch using a half-timbered structure. Every year from May to September Peace Concerts are organized in Jawor. They take place in the historic interiors of the Church of Peace.
Tour guide, museum guide, driver
Książ Castle, Świdnica Peace Church, Jawor Peace Church
Coach
Your hotel/hostel in Wrocław
Your hotel/hostel in Wrocław
English, German, Norwegian, French, Spanish, Italian and others on request
Round tour
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