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Wąchock is a historical place in Poland in the voivodeship Holy Cross. The place is in Heiligkreuzgebirge and is known for its 12th century Cistercian abbey. She lies on the Way of the Cistercians.
background
The monastery was founded in 1179 and equipped with numerous goods. In the 13th century the monastery was sacked three times by Tatars. The reconstruction in the late Romanesque style was preserved until 1270. Gothic and baroque architectural elements were added later. 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.
getting there
Wąchock 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 Wąchock 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 monastery. There is also a large Jewish cemetery with valuable tombstones in the village. You can practice water sports at the reservoir.
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.wachock.pl - Wąchock official website
