Cieszyn
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Get in
Bus services depart Kraków and Katowice regularly from the main bus stations in those cities. The Cieszyn bus station is located a bit north of the old town. Right next to it is the . If arriving from Czech Republic or Slovakia, it is best to get a train to Český Těšín and walk across the bridge.
Get around
The centre is close to transportation hubs and small enough to be covered on foot.
See
- Old Town Square (Rynek) with bourgeoisie houses and Town Hall (Ratusz)
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address: Zamkowa 3Remnants: Piast Castle Tower, Gothic St. Mary Magdalene Church, Romanesque St. Nicholas' Chapel (11th century rotunda)
- Jewish cemeteries
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address: ul. Tadeusza Regera 6In the former Larisch palace (Pałac Laryszów, Muzeum Śląska Cieszyńskiego). The oldest continuously working museum in Poland, opened in 1802.
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phone: +48 338511630address: ul. Głęboka 50
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Rotunda of Saint Nicholas
address: ZamkowaA Romanesque rotunda built in the 12th century. It used to be a castle chapel and a stronghold church. This rotunda is also the one that can be seen on the 20 zł banknotes.
Do
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phone: +48 33 857 75 90address: Plac Teatralny 1
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phone: +420 558 746 022address: Ostravská 1326/67, 737 01 Český Těšín
Events
Cinema On The BorderFilm festival.
Eat
- Strudel
- Easter Murzin - brown bread pastry with ham and bacon inside.
Drink
- Brackie and other beers brewed locally in the Castle Brewery.
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phone: +48 338516402address: ul. Dojazdowa 2Opened in 19th century and still brewing using classic methods despite being part of huge Heineken/Żywiec group.