UNESCO World Heritage-listed Church of Peace Day Tour from Wroclaw

4.6
(14 reviews)

7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This full day tour from Wroclaw gives you a great oportunity to visit the most outstanding atraction of Lower Silesia - UNESCO World Heritage-listed Church of Peace in Swidnica. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, travelling by comfortable minivan/coach you can spend a great day out finding out about the fascinating history of the province admiring as well spectacular countryside. It is a perfect offer for those who like to combine guide tours of heritage and culture with spending some time close to the nature.

What's Included

Admission Tickets
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The pick up point is in front of the movie theater/cinema Nowe Horyzonty Kazimierza Wielkiego 19a/21, 50-077 Wrocław. Look for a member of our team with an red umbrella.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The scenic route takes you from Wrocław to the city of Sobotka on the footsteps of the mount Sleza, definitely one of the unique, mystical and mysterious places in Poland. The ridge emerges from monotonous Silesian lowlands to the height of 718 m, which makes it dominant part of landscape for the whole province. After a short look on picturesque Market Square have a break in the mountain cottage and hear the fascinating history about different heathen tribes that lived in the area since the Bronze age. Admire the ancient stone sculptures representing religious symbols, whose meaning are still discussed by the archaeologist.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Then continue to the village of Krzyzowa (former Kreisau), today an seat of important foundation for Mutual Understanding in Europe. Find out about the - the Polish - German Reconciliation Mass celebrated on 12 November 1989 attended by the heads of the Polish and the German government, Tadeusz Mazowiecki and Helmut Kohl, which was a symbolic end of the cold war and the beginning of a new chapter in the relation between two nations.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    Then arrive at Swidnica to admire the enchanting city with its impresive cathedral and picturesque market square having some free time for lunch or individual exploration.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    free time

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Church of Peace, Swidnica (Kosciol Pokoju w Swidnicy)

    Finally pay the visit to the marvelous Church of Peace, the largest wooden church in Europe. Built in the XVII century, during the Hapsburg rule and is an impressive and remarkable example of religious conflict dividing Europe centuries ago. Erected under very strict conditions represent a immense historic and artistic value, rightly earning its place on the UNESCO World Heritage list. After the visit take a relaxing ride back to Wroclaw.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Viadrina Tours

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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