Sightseeing, Transfers and Buses to Częstochowa
After Rome and Lourdes, Częstochowa, the city's Jasna Góra monastery is the third most important place of pilgrimage for Catholics from around the world.
Each year, five million visitors come to pray before the famous, considered miraculous, painting of the Virgin Mary and Child, also known as the Black Madonna because of the colors of the figures, which are darkened by candle soot.
You will definitely want to enter the Chapel of Our Lady, in which the image of Black Madonna with the Child Jesus is placed. It is most well known of its miracles and rich history.
History of Częstochowa
According to legend, the portrait was painted by the evangelist Luke. Supposedly, the apostle used a tabletop made by Jesus himself and used by the holy family to make it. The history of the painting is extremely turbulent, and its most famous episode is the defense of the Pauline monastery, which has been home to the Black Madonna since the 14th century.
The history of the siege and its traces can still be seen today on the fortification elements: defensive walls, bastions and gates.
What is worth seeing in Częstochowa?
Częstochowa is a charming city in the Silesian Voivodeship in southern Poland. An interesting fact is that it is a city that stands out in terms of both its area and population. It is no wonder that there is no shortage of attractions here – for everyone, actually!
Częstochowa - what is worth seeing?
- The Pauline Monastery in Jasna Góra
- Church of St. James
- Archcathedral Basilica of the Holy Family
- Match Museum
Take part in a special Black Madonna (Czestochowa) tour
However, as you can guess, these are just a small handful of attractions that await tourists visiting Częstochowa. If someone asks themselves what to do in Częstochowa - they will get at least a million answers! However, in order to fully enjoy the advantages that this city has to offer, it will be necessary to know what is happening in Częstochowa on an ongoing basis - otherwise, you can miss some interesting event or place. It is also worth knowing where to go down in Częstochowa - because it must be admitted that there is no shortage of exceptional gastronomic points here, such as Restauracja pod Ratuszem or Cafe & Restaurant Dobry Rok.