Swidnica Day Trip to UNESCO World Heritage Site

Eklera
EkleraApril 27, 2024

Spend a day in Swidnica, a small town near the mountains, hiding gems. Visit the UNESCO site and enjoy the unique café in the 1730 building.

Swidnica center
Swidnica center
The Church of Peace
The Church of Peace
Swidnica city
Swidnica city
The 7Niebo cafe
The 7Niebo cafe

The Swidnica Main Station and Area

We arrived in Swidnica by train from Wroclaw. The main station is beautiful and compact. We wanted to start exploring Swidnica from Central Park, so we headed there. There are many things to see on the way to the park. Don't miss the Water Tower and other interesting buildings.

Swidnica Main Station
Swidnica Main Station
Swidnica houses
Swidnica houses
the city sign
the city sign
architectural details
architectural details
The Water Tower
The Water Tower

Swidnica Central Park

In Świdnica, Central Park offers expansive greenery spots. There are many charming paths and places for quiet relaxation. You can spend time on the observation deck in the form of a gazebo, walk along the river, or sit near the fountain. The bridge in Central Park is the first reinforced concrete bridge in Świdnica, built-in 1911. Additionally, we found a monument of the mythical Blacksmith Wieland in the park. We looked up information about him online, and it's quite interesting.

Central Park Fountain
Central Park Fountain
The Observation Desk
The Observation Desk
The Blacksmith Wieland monument
The Blacksmith Wieland monument
The Bridge over the Witoszówka River
The Bridge over the Witoszówka River
The Flower Arch
The Flower Arch

The St. Stanislaus and St. Wenceslaus Cathedral

From the park, we spotted the cathedral tower and decided to visit. It's the St. Stanislaus and St. Wenceslaus Cathedral, the main cathedral in Świdnica. Its Gothic tower stands at 102 meters, the tallest in the Silesia region. Visitors can enter from Monday to Saturday. For more details, check the cathedral's website.

The View of the Cathedral
The View of the Cathedral
The door of the Cathedral
The door of the Cathedral
The Gothic Tower of the Cathedral
The Gothic Tower of the Cathedral
The main entrance of the Cathedral
The main entrance of the Cathedral

The Market Square «Rynek» in Swidnica. Neptune's Fountain and Different Townhouses

The Market Square, known as «Rynek», is the heart of the city and truly stunning. This vibrant area features the Town Hall at its center, surrounded by colorful townhouses. Notable landmarks include the green townhouse «Pod Merkurym» and the Holy Trinity Column, built in 1693 in Baroque style. Neptune's Fountain and the Fountain With Atlas adorn the corners. You'll also find a bench with a bronze statue of Maria Cunitz, the renowned astronomer. Additionally, surrounding Market Square, many other interesting buildings are waiting to be explored.

The Holy Trinity Column
The Holy Trinity Column
The townhouse «Pod Merkurym»
The townhouse «Pod Merkurym»
The Neptune's Fountain
The Neptune's Fountain
Swidnica Rynek
Swidnica Rynek
The Flowers Market
The Flowers Market
The Maria Cunitz Bench
The Maria Cunitz Bench
The Fountain With Atlas
The Fountain With Atlas
The townhouse on Market Square
The townhouse on Market Square
The blue townhouse
The blue townhouse

The Town Hall Tower Observation Deck

The Town Hall at the center of Market Square offers visitors the opportunity to see Świdnica from above. With an observation deck located in the Town Hall Tower, you can enjoy panoramic views of the entire city and its attractions, with the mountains in the background. Additionally, the Town Hall houses a museum, adding to the experience of exploring this historic landmark.

The view on the Cathedral
The view on the Cathedral
The City's Architecture from Above
The City's Architecture from Above
The View on the Water Tower
The View on the Water Tower
architecture details
architecture details

The Cactus Cafe on the Market Square

On the Market Square, we found a nice little coffee shop called Cactus Cafe. It has a cozy interior and offers tasty treats. I recommend trying the pistachio tartlet. If you're lucky, a seat near the window will be available for your enjoyable break.

Treats and Cofee
Treats and Cofee
Interior Details
Interior Details
View from the window
View from the window
The menu
The menu
Stickers in interior
Stickers in interior

The Church Of Peace, UNESCO World Heritage Site

The highlight of this trip is The Church Of Peace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of three such churches in the world. Surrounded by greenery, the church's exterior and interior offer distinct experiences. Once inside, take your time to explore every detail; the beauty and grandeur are truly captivating. The surrounding area also deserves attention, with old gravestones scattered throughout the park zone. Overall, the landscape exudes a calming ambiance.

Exterior Of The Church Of Peace
Exterior Of The Church Of Peace
Interior of The Church Of Peace
Interior of The Church Of Peace
The Church of Peace details
The Church of Peace details
Church chandelier
Church chandelier
The old gravestones
The old gravestones
entrance and exit to the park Of The Church
entrance and exit to the park Of The Church

The Cafe & Bistro 7niebo

On the grounds of The Church of Peace is a cafe called 7niebo, located in an old caretaker's house built in 1730. The interior is stunning, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. There are many food options to choose from. I recommend trying the carrot cake for dessert. Additionally, they have an outdoor area where you can enjoy the birds singing.

Cafe building
Cafe building
Entrance to the cafe
Entrance to the cafe
Carrot cake and Drinks
Carrot cake and Drinks
interior of the 7niebo cafe
interior of the 7niebo cafe
Cafe Interiors Detail
Cafe Interiors Detail

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