What sights and attractions are worth seeing in Bystrzyca Klodzka?

Philumenistic Museum

The museum was established in 1964 and is housed in a former Protestant church and a former parish school. The buildings date from 1821-1822, and were rebuilt after the tragic fire in the city in 1823. The museum has a rich collection of various fire-blending items, match wrappers and labels from various parts of the world, as well as a regional section devoted to the history of the city and the surrounding area.

Holy Trinity Monument

A monumental work of art by A. Jörg from 1736.The three-story pedestal bears the statue of the Holy Trinity above, Maria Immaculata and Michael the Archangel below, and the statues of St. Joseph, Joachim and Anne. On the openwork balustrade are St. Florian, St. John Nepomucene and St. Francis Xavier.

City Hall

The current Neo-Renaissance building dates from 1853-54. The oldest City Hall building with blanks and a clock tower existed as early as the 14th century. The following ones underwent renovations and reconstructions after numerous fires visited the city in 1469, 1475, 1667, 1703, 1756, 1758, 1800 and 1823. A tower with fragments of sgraffito has been preserved from the Renaissance City Hall. Inside the City Hall are unique wall paintings from the second half of the 19th century.

St. Michael the Archangel Church

The church, which has been in existence since the 13th century. The complex silhouette of the church – medieval to the east and 20th century to the west – is reminiscent of the Silesian Renaissance, and is the result of numerous reconstructions from the 13th to the 20th centuries. The present hall church, with a tower on the south, has a two-gabled front elevation on the west with early 20th century neo-Renaissance portals. Notable in the interior: a sculpture of the Madonna and Child (15th century), a stone baptismal font (1577), Baroque sculptures and a grille, a neo-Gothic altar and pulpit.

Pillory

A monument of medieval law from 1556, in 1813 it was moved from the main square to the Small Market. At the base on the ring preserved Latin inscription: “DEUS IMPIOS PUNIT” (God punishes the wicked), above it iron hoops confirming the purpose of the pole. Located in the middle of the Small Market, the pillory, carved in sandstone, proves the city’s former judicial powers.

Klodzko Gate

One of the three city gates of Bystrzyca Klodzka and was built in the 14th century. It is a Gothic gate made of brick and stone, with a tower and blanks. The gate was part of the town’s defensive walls and served as the main entry point to the town. The gate was restored in the 19th century and is now a popular tourist destination.

Knights Gate

The second of the city gates of Bystrzyca Klodzka, built in the 15th century. It is a smaller gate than the Klodzka Gate and is built in the Renaissance style. The Knights’ Gate was also part of the town’s defensive walls and served as the entrance to the town from the south. The gate was rebuilt in the 18th century and is now home to the Regional Museum.

Water Gate

The third of the city gates of Bystrzyca Klodzka, built in the 16th century. It is the smallest of the gates and is built in the Baroque style. The Water Gate was part of the town’s waterworks and served as the entrance to the town from the Nysa Klodzka River. In the 19th century the gate was demolished and a new bridge was built in its place.

Underground Tourist Route

A tourist trail leading through the underground corridors and cellars of the Old Town in Bystrzyca Klodzka. The route is about 400 meters long and leads through a maze of corridors that were once part of the city’s defense system. During the tour of the route you can see the old city walls, wells, cellars and other monuments.

Park Mountain

The hill is located in the center of Bystrzyca Klodzka. At the top of the hill is the town park, which offers a panoramic view of the town. There are also several monuments on the Park Hill, including St. George’s Church and the statue of Wilhelm I.

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