Poland within reach.Trips to the deserted places that Czechs do not know much

You can really start the journey behind the humans, the city of Mezilesí (Międzylesie) lies just next to the Czech-Polish border.Its history dates back to the 13th century and is as varied as the history of the whole region.

Originally part of the Czech Kingdom, then Prussia and Germany, in the meantime several destruction or burning - during the Hussite wars, during the Thirty Years' War.These are the reasons why the original Gothic castle is not standing on the site of today's chateau.

The castle passes through a renovation, but that does not mean that it will not let you into it.On the contrary, even on the construction site.In one room you will see the original stove, in the other a brand new painting of the room.There are even party enthusiasts who go to the chateau regularly and map the reconstruction.

During the tour there is also an ascent to the tower, you can also look at the local restaurant or stay directly in the hotel part.And if you have a more adventurous spirit, try the night tours of the area.

Museum of matches and mysterious adits

When you arrive in Kladská Bystřice (Bystrzyca Kłodzka), stop and enjoy a moment to look at the atypical town, which at first glance looks a bit closed and inaccessible.It has a medieval royal origin, the ancient walls and original buildings have been preserved here, but also tight winding streets around the oldest houses.

Intermediate chateau

Kladská Bystřice (Bystrzyca Kłodzka)

It is definitely worth visiting the local matches.It is with matches that Kladská Bystřice is the second half of the 19th century, when there were three match factories, inseparably connected.In the museum you will see rich collections of lighters, armchairs, oil lamps and matches.

Then continue to the Sovy Mountains, where the Valim adit, the system of underground corridors and halls.The Rzeczka building is one of the locations belonging to the Riese project, which worked during the Third Reich.And its purpose is not known to this day.

Some of the legends say that it was supposed to be one of Hitler's hiding places.There is also the possibility that it was an underground secret weapon factory.If you go underground with the guides, you will find out what it looked like in the air raid, and you will also see the V1 missile model in the actual size.You can see the V2 missile model outside.

Valim tunnel

V2 in front of the Rzeczka complex

Hitler chateau and mining history

Książ Castle is the largest chateau of Lower Silesia and at the same time the third largest in Poland.And even this majestic building built directly on the rock, which looks partly like a castle and partly as a fairy -tale castle, has a piece of history associated with Adolf Hitler.

The chateau was to become its seat.During the tour you will find out where the elevator or which was supposed to run underground.But the guides will also reveal the breathtaking story of the favorite Princess Daisa, the origin of the Englishman whose brother married with his mother Winston Churchill.

KSIAZ Castle

Take a look at the Valbřich itself (Wałbrzych), walk through the center of the city, which is also known among collectors thanks to porcelain, and most importantly stand in Stará Kopalni.The former mine is now an art center, where exhibitions and concerts take place, but also offer tours focusing on mining history.You will be talked about jacks, see the uniforms of miners and the precise machines they used at work.They also have a lookout tower and accessible underground.

Frankenstein and the crooked tower

In Ząbkowice Śląskiech, also called Frankenstein, she tells you how the writer Mary Shelley inspired the local story in writing her horror novel of the same name, but also the dark story of gravediggers who mixed the dust of bones infected with plague.So that they have more work and the craft worked.

Be sure to ascend to the Ząbkowice Křivá Tower, which is 34 meters long and, probably due to the earthquake, has been deflected by 2.14 meters.Inside they have a smaller museum of torture instruments.

Silesian Žabkovice (Ząbkowice Śląskie)

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One of the best attractions of the regions is the former Golden Mine in Złoty Stok, which was bought by the local guide and rebuilt it in a place where you can spend the whole day.The advantage is Czech guides and interpretation, which is not boring, but extremely interesting.You will look underground, where they have an eight -meter waterfall, such in Europe are only three, or a slide for the brave.You will meet Gnom in the Corridor of Death and the train will take you out.

And whoever wants and purchases the appropriate ticket, can ride on boats inside.Outside, children try to panan gold or coin minting.There is also a restaurant where you can cook coffee with gold slices on top, and they have a cableway near the trees nearby, so there will be no shortage of adrenaline.

Those who desire an unconventional experience can eventually spend the night at Moszna Castle, which has 99 towers and is surrounded by a large park.

Trip to Polish Italy

One of the oldest cities of Silesia is Nisa, nicknamed Silesian Rome or Athens.It is dominated by the Church of St.Jakub and Agnes, next to which stands an unfinished bell tower.The local church was burned in 1945, but fortunately it managed to repair it and today you can marvel at its great atmosphere.And if you prefer nature, you can camp at the nearby Lake Nisko.

With more than seven hundred years long history, the chateau in Niemodliny is one of the largest and historically most valuable in Poland.The locals tell legends about it, such as a white lady or dissolved monks.And even if it is reconstructed, tours are held inside.In the next restaurant you can try the local specialty - carp after Niemodlinsk.

Opposite

Nise is nicknamed Silesian Rome or Athens.

A co by to bylo za návštěvu Opolska, pokud byste se nevypravili do jeho hlavního města. Město Opposite se chlubí pětatřicetimetrovou Piastovskou věží, která je jediným pozůstatkem knížecího hradu z 13. století, i místními „Benátkami“ či interaktivním Muzeem polské písně. V centru pak mají fontány, které v pravidelných intervalech stříkají vodu do rytmu hudby, na okraji města zase zoologickou zahradu a poměrně nově lze vyzkoušet také projížďky lodí po Odře.

You can visit all the places in three days, but if you want to enjoy the atmosphere of nearby Poland longer and not rushing anywhere for a week.