Bielsko-Biala Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Walking through the towns streets

Walking through the towns streets, Bielsko-Biala

 rdywenur Says:  We just enjoyed walking around, checking the shops and spending the day here. 

St. Nicholas' Cathedral

St. Nicholas' Cathedral, Bielsko-Biala

 Ben-UK Says:  The Cathedral was built in the Gothic style between 1443 and 1447. At the beginning of the 20th century it was substantially rebuilt to a design by the Viennese architect Leopold Bauer. The bell tower is 61 metres high. 

Walk the old streets ...

Walk the old streets ..., Bielsko-Biala

 Ben-UK Says:  If you wander around the old market square area, you'll come across some beautiful little streets like the one in my photo -- sorry I don't know the street name but you'll find your own favourite I'm sure. 

Castle

Castle, Bielsko-Biala

 Ben-UK Says:  Originally built in the 14th century, the castle has undergone many changes -- destroyed by the Swedes in 1645 and damaged by fires in 1753,1808 and 1836, what you see today is a mix of Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance architecture. The current version was designed between... 

Hotels  

Transportowiec Hotel

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Restaurants  

Local Restaurant

Local Restaurant, Bielsko-Biala

 rdywenur Says:  This was a restaurant we stopped for a bite to eat and a piwo for our thirst. It was nice to just rest and watch the people walking by. 

FOLWARK: Polish dish!

FOLWARK: Polish dish!, Bielsko-Biala

 aaahecco Says:  Good taste, good beer! Golonko and Pierogi 

Transportation  

Driving By Car

Driving  By Car, Bielsko-Biala

 rdywenur Says:  We came by train but you can take your car or take a bike ride 

Bus or train

Bus or train, Bielsko-Biala

 Ben-UK Says:  We went by car, but the bus and train stations are together in the northern part of the city -- it's about a 15 minute walk along ul. 3 Maja to the centre. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Szyndzielnia

Szyndzielnia, Bielsko-Biala

 Ben-UK Says:  The beautiful mountain Szyndzielnia (1026 metres high) is not too far from Bielsko-Biala.I was fortunate to go by car with a Polish friend, but I'm sure you could take a bus there. It's a beautiful walk to the top along a good, tree-lined path -- or you can take the cable... 

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The city as it once was

The city as it once was, Bielsko-Biala

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The Place

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 My city :) BB - Bielsko is amazing city in the south of Poland. that page can tell you a lot about my city and my university :) : http://www.ath.bielsko.pl/english/index_city.php 

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 I've only been to Bielsko-Biala a couple of times but I've really enjoyed the visits -- to me the city has a nice feel to it and I enjoyed wandering around the streets. Gateway to the beautiful... 

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Bielsko-Biala

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Bielsko-Biala. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 7 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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My city :) BB

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 Bielsko is amazing city in the south of Poland. that page can tell you a lot about my city and my university :) : http://www.ath.bielsko.pl/english/index_city.php 

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Two towns became one city

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 Once Bielsko and Biala were two different cities, even situated in different countries. In the 13th century Bielsko was founded as Bielitz; the town was populated by German immigrants. The river Biala... 

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