Klodzko is also one of the oldest cities in the region, having received city rights around 1275 and flourishing in the 16th century. It was built by three nations: Poles, Czechs and Germans, whose cultural influence is still visible today. The city gained its unique character and charm from its long and fascinating history. Today we can only admire the remnants of past eras in the form of architectural and cultural monuments.

Parish Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

One of the most distinctive examples of local cultural heritage is the parish church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a late Gothic stone church whose interior contains a magnificent collection of works of art. Noteworthy are the pulpit and confessional by Michael Klahr, the altarpiece by Christopher Tausch and the famous 14th-century wooden Madonna of Klodzko with a boil.

St. John’s Bridge on the Młynówka Canal

Another place worth seeing is the St. John’s Bridge on the Młynówka Canal, commonly referred to by residents of Klodzko and the surrounding area as the Weit Stoss Bridge. In addition to the magnificent sculptures and statues placed on its sides, it is worth noting that the bridge was built to connect the Old Town with Sand Island – the historic part of the city.

Klodzko Fortress

One of the city’s biggest attractions is the towering Fortress, located on Castle Hill, now known as Fortress Hill. The 17th-18th century urban fortification covers an area of more than 30 hectares. It was built on the site of an old settlement, which was located along a trade route that was part of the famous Amber Route. Today the Fortress impresses with its size and reminds us of history.

Route commemorating 1000 years of the Polish State

The Underground Tourist Route is one of the most visited places in Klodzko. It is about 600 meters long and runs from Zawiszy Czarnego Street to the exit near the Fortress in the area of Grodzisko Street. Construction of the underground tunnels was started in the 13th century by the city’s residents, who dug cellars under the buildings for household and military purposes. Construction of the underground facilities was not completed until the 17th century. Today we can enjoy exhibitions and historical scenes while walking through Klodzko’s underground.

Klodzko is not only monuments and numerous architectural monuments. It is also a beautiful Old Town, narrow streets and green boulevards. It’s great hiking trails, biking routes and ski slopes. The surroundings of the Table Mountains with the beautiful Szczeliniec Wielki, the slopes of the Jamrozowa Glade, Zieleniec and Czarna Góra, the picturesque panorama of the Klodzko Basin are real rarities for supporters of active recreation and nature lovers.

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