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Chęciny is a historical place in Poland in the voivodeship Holy Cross. The place is in Heiligkreuzgebirge and is known for its castle ruins.
background
The place was first mentioned in a document in 1275. Shortly afterwards he received city rights. The royal castle was also built in the 13th century. After the Third Partition of Poland in 1795, the place came successively to the Habsburgs, the Duchy of Warsaw and finally to Congress Poland, which was part of the Russian Empire. After the First World War he became Polish again.
The castle was built in the 13th century. It belonged to clerical rulers at the latest in 1306. The treasure of the Archdiocese of Gniezno has been hidden here since 1318. Casimir III the great one expanded the castle further around 1350. The castle then served primarily the Polish queens as a residence and as a prison for particularly important prisoners. In 1607 the fortress was damaged during the Zebrzydowski uprising and in 1655 and 1708 it was plundered and pillaged by Swedish troops. The castle fell into disrepair from the 18th century. The ruins continued to suffer during the First and Second World Wars.
The stalactite cave Raj (in German: Paradise) was discovered in 1963. Thanks to the numerous karst features, it is considered to be the most beautiful cave in Poland. The cave is around 360 million years old and is visited by around 100,000 tourists every year.
getting there
Chęciny is over Krakow and Kielce reachable.
By plane
- At Katowice there is an international airport (IATA code: KTW).
- At Krakow there is an international airport (IATA code: CRC), which is served by numerous providers from Germany. .
By train
You can travel by train from Germany via Krakow respectively. Then it goes on by bus. The Polish rail network is operated by the state railway PKP. Rail travel in Poland is very cheap.
By bus
Numerous bus companies offer bus trips from Germany and Austria, e.g. Sindbad, Eurolines, Touring, Omnia. Inexpensive intercity buses run from Krakow. In addition to the state bus line PKS, there is a wide range of private providers.
In the street
The road network around Chęciny is well equipped. The journey from Germany is over Wroclaw,Katowice and Krakow possible.
mobility
The place can be explored quite easily on foot.
Tourist Attractions
The main attraction of the place is the castle ruins and the stalactite cave Raj.
shop
The shops in town are limited to daily needs and small souvenirs. You should go shopping Krakow because the choice is significantly larger there.
health
For general questions about (cure) services for those legally insured in Germany or Austria, supply with pharmacies and German-speaking doctors / pharmacists, see article on Poland.
trips
literature
See article too Poland.
Web links
- http://www.checiny.pl - Official website of Chęciny
