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Olkusz is a historic city in the voivodeship Lesser Poland in the Krakow-Czestochowa Jura. The place is best known for its medieval old town, which grew rich in silver and zinc mining in the Middle Ages. The municipality of the same name (Gmina) consists of 19 villages.
getting there
Map of Olkusz
Marienbasilika
city wall
The place is right on the country road between Katowice to Krakow, about halfway.
mobility
You can get around the place on foot.
Tourist Attractions
- Olkusz has a medieval old town with a market square, Gothic churches and a well-preserved city wall.
- 1 Rabsztyn.
A historic village in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship in Krakow-Czestochowa Jura. The place is best known for its castle ruins.
activities
Hiking, cycling and horse riding are popular. Several marked hiking, cycling and riding trails in the Jura lead through the village.
shop
There are small souvenirs to buy. Otherwise it is better to shop in the surrounding cities. Krakow is well worth a visit for shopping.
nightlife
Krakow is well worth a visit here.
accommodation
Private pensions are available.
trips
literature
See article too Poland.
Web links
- http://www.umig.olkusz.pl/ - Official website of Olkusz
