Opole Trip: Venice on Młynówka, Piast Tower, Rynek

Eklera
EkleraApril 15, 2024

One spontaneous day in Opole - The Venice of Poland. Mystery church on the hill and unusual monuments. Blooming city and cozy cafe.

Opole rynek
Opole rynek
Drinking fountain
Drinking fountain
Views of Opole
Views of Opole
Młynówka's Venice
Młynówka's Venice

Cute Railway Station and Surroundings

We arrived at the quaint railway station in Opole. It is located just 50 minutes away from Wroclaw by train. I recommend researching both the inside and outside surroundings of the railway station.

Bookstore at the station
Bookstore at the station
Opole train station
Opole train station
Near the station
Near the station

Młynówka River, Green Bridge «Most Groszowy», and a Blossoming City

We started exploring the city by walking along the Młynówka River. It's really beautiful there, especially in spring when everything is blooming. You can relax by the river, ride a bike, or take a stroll. Along the way, you'll see the Green Bridge, which locals call Most Groszowy, and a popular café named «Grabówka», known for its pancakes. Across the bridge, you'll find Liberty Square. Here, you can sit and admire the views of the Holy Trinity Church and the bright fountain, which is said to symbolize a dancing butterfly according to the author's idea.

View on Młynowka
View on Młynowka
Blooming relax zone
Blooming relax zone
Most Groszowy
Most Groszowy
Cafe near green bridge
Cafe near green bridge
Liberty Square
Liberty Square
Fontain on Liberty Square
Fontain on Liberty Square

Piast Tower, Amphitheater, and Local Venice on Młynowka

After a small pause in Liberty Square, we resumed our route on the other side of 'Most Groszowy' and moved on to the Piast Tower, the only surviving part of the Piast Castle. Nowadays, there is an observation deck atop it, offering views of Opole from 35 meters. Booking your visit online in advance is recommended. Near the Piast Tower, you'll find the free-to-visit Amphitheater and the Museum of Polish Song. We relaxed and admired the nearby pond before moving on to the local Venice, a part of Opole characterized by old, elegant buildings reflected in the water. You can explore this area from the other side of the river.

Piast Tower
Piast Tower
Amphitheater
Amphitheater
Castle Pond
Castle Pond
The Venice of Poland
The Venice of Poland

Atelier Cafe - A Cozy Spot for Coffee, Breakfast, Joy

Our break for eating happened at Atelier Café - a charming spot for breakfast, a snack, or simply coffee and relaxation. It is located in a residential area, just a 10-minute walk from Opole's Venice on Młynowka.

Cafe's entry
Cafe's entry
Breakfast at Atelier
Breakfast at Atelier
Cafe's details
Cafe's details
Interior of Atelier
Interior of Atelier
Cozy seats in cafe
Cozy seats in cafe

The Cathedral of the Holy Cross, the Teeny Tiny Chapel of St. Sebastian Church, and the Small Coffee World of «Pożegnanie z Afryką»

After the tasty break, we returned to the center of Opole. On the road, we met the Cathedral of Holy Cross - the highest building in Opole. The towers each reach 76 meters. Near there is a tiny chapel hidden in the shadows of neighboring buildings - The St. Sebastian Church. It was built where the first victim of the epidemic plague.

In this part of Opole, there's a cozy coffee spot called «Pożegnanie z Afryką» with an impressive coffee menu.

Gothic Cathedral of Holy Cross
Gothic Cathedral of Holy Cross
The St. Sebastian Church
The St. Sebastian Church
Cafe «Pożegnanie z Afryką»
Cafe «Pożegnanie z Afryką»
City's details
City's details
Gallery showcase
Gallery showcase

Market Square in Opole «Rynek», and Stunning Details

We arrived at the market square in Opole, called 'Rynek.' This is the center of the city and a hub for local activities. The huge Town Hall was built based on the design of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. You can walk around it and explore the details of the market square. There is a red telephone booth with flowers inside and a beautiful fountain where you can drink water. You can also find photos and see how Opole has changed over the years.

If you find the red llama in the area, you will get an interesting view of the Town Hall.

The Town Hal
The Town Hal
Rynek details
Rynek details
The phone booth
The phone booth
Drinking fountain
Drinking fountain
Red lama
Red lama

The Church on the Hill, Holy Trinity Church, and Karol Musioł

Near the market square, we found the Gothic Church of the Holy Trinity. You can enter inside and visit the Crypt of the Opole Piasts. Near the Holy Trinity Church is the monument of Karol Musioł, who was the Chairman of the City Council in Opole.

Our attention was drawn to the mysterious Church on the Hill, officially called the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows and St. Adalbert. There are very beautiful views of the city, especially at sunset, from this church.

Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church
Karol Musioł
Karol Musioł
The-Church-on-the-Hill
The-Church-on-the-Hill
View on the Opole
View on the Opole

University of Opole, Monuments, and Puppet Theatre

Near the Church on the hill, we found the University of Opole and its surrounding area, known as the university yard, with interesting monuments, greenery, and places to relax. Here is Artists' Square in Opole, which features many monuments of notable figures.

For example, the man and woman sitting opposite each other are Wojciech Młynarski and Agnieszka Osiecka, Polish poets. The man with glasses and a beard is Jerzy Marian Grotowski, a theatre director. You'll also find a magnificent statue of Święty Krzysztof here.

The last point to visit is the Opole Puppet Theatre, one of the oldest Polish puppet theatres. You can view it from the outside or attend one of the wonderful performances.

Św. Krzysztof
Św. Krzysztof
Green yard near university
Green yard near university
Wojciech Młynarski and Agnieszka Osiecka
Wojciech Młynarski and Agnieszka Osiecka
Jerzy Marian Grotowski
Jerzy Marian Grotowski
Opole puppet theatre
Opole puppet theatre
Puppet theatre glass
Puppet theatre glass

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