The tower perfectly visible from the road to Nowy Sącz is the oldest part of the castle. It was built at the end of the 13th century. The first mention of the castle comes from 1356. The castle played the role of protecting the customs chamber on the way to Hungary, the seat of the
Historical path around the castle hill
Historical path around the castle hill
2020-10-10T12:17:05+02:00Czchów is a unique place for military enthusiasts. On the Grodzisko and the castle hills, three routes have been marked out, along which replicas or originals of war machines, devices used during the siege of the castle and artillery weapons were placed. On the medieval trail we can see, among others onager, trebuchet and blame.
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2020-09-27T21:36:10+02:00Czchów is one of the towns that boast a church from the times of King Casimir the Great. The parish in Czchów was probably established at the end of the 12th century. The present parish church of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was built of stone in 1347 in the Gothic style. Inside the
Wooden Church
Wooden Church
2020-09-05T23:14:22+02:00The one-nave, historic, shingled larch church dedicated to the Transfiguration of the Lord was built before 1578. In the 18th century it was rebuilt, and in 1976 it was enlarged by a vestibule and completely renovated. In the main baroque altar there is a priceless Renaissance painting of Christ falling, carrying the cross. The
The Market Square in Czchów and a Fountain
The Market Square in Czchów and a Fountain
2020-09-05T23:12:19+02:00The beginning of the market in Czchów dates back to the 14th-century. It was built according to the German architectonic law. The streets and a church go out from its angles. In the centre there is a fountain dedicated to St. Kinga, and a natural monument – an oak called “Kazimierz”. There is a legend
The Dunajec River Trips
The Dunajec River Trips
2020-09-05T23:04:00+02:00Canoe and rafting is the simplest and one of the most entertaining forms of spending free time with family and friends. Rafting gives a possibility of direct contact with the nature, active relaxation and experiencing some exciting adventures on the biggest and most beautiful mountain river Dunajec. Unforgettable impressions, nature, excellent landscapes, silence and calm