Książ Castle and Church of Peace in Świdnica

HT-TRANS Iwona Księżyk

On this tour you will discover pearls of Lower Silesia. Książ castle and church of Peace are the best local tourist attractions!

Książ Castle

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You will meet your driver at the meeting point and then after 1,5h drive you will see the 3rd largest castle in Poland. The oldest part was built in XIII century and then it has been rebuilt number of times. The last big reconstruction took place in WW2 when some of its rooms have been prepared to be Hitler's private appartments.
Until begining of WW2 castle belonged to one of the richest family in Europe von Hochberg. Majority of the castle tour is related to the history of Hochberg's and duchess Daisy - one of the most beautifull and famous women of her times in Europe. In the castle you will use very practical audioguides which are in English or German.

Between may and October visitors can see amasing gardens and tarraces located around the castle.
This tour does not include tunnels under the castle.
You have 2,5h to explore the castle.

After visiting the castle driver will take you to Church of Peace in Świdnica. It is only 30 minutes ride from the castle. Church was built in XVII century and it is one of the largest wooden church in Europe. Its spectacular design and unique history convinced experts to enter the church on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
After visiting church interiors you should take a walk around the building where the old cemetary is located.
You have 30 minutes to see the church. Inside you can read informations in many languages.