Olsztyn Travel Guide

 
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  •   Olsztyn
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  • The town from above
      The town from above
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  • the ruins
      the ruins
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  • the ruins from the entrance
      the ruins from the entrance
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The town square

The town square, Olsztyn

 Obak81 Says:  If you arrive by bus you will properly get of at the town square. This small town square has some bus-stops (two sheds) some benches and some small shops. In the northern corner of the square you will furthermore find a small road leading up to the ruins. This road is has... 

The Old Castle ruins

The Old Castle ruins, Olsztyn

 Obak81 Says:  The primary attraction in Olsztyn are the ruins of the castle which dates back to the 13'th century. It costs a couple of zloty to enter the premises. If you climb the hill up to the ruins you will get a magnificent view of the area, including a view of much of Czestochowa. 

Olsztyn near Czestochowa

Olsztyn near Czestochowa, Olsztyn

 AniaPL Says:  Ruins of a castle from Middle Ages. When you visit Czestochowa (the Jasna Gora sanctuary) go and visit Olsztyn castle. If you are lucky you can see one the castle's ghosts which appears when it is getting dark. They are not dangerous but they can cry and shout. Don't worry... 

Transportation  

Bus to Czestochowa

Bus to Czestochowa, Olsztyn

 Obak81 Says:  There are two bus routes going from Olsztyn to Czestochowa no. 58 and 67.Both routes depart from the town square. The trip to Czestochowa takes about half an hour or a bit more and prices are about 3,5 Zloty for a single ticket. 

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 Olsztyn is whera I live... - The castle of the Chapter of Warmia, now a regional museum, is the most interesting place in the Old Section of town built during 14th c. for sone time was a place where Nicholas Copernicus lived and... 

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Small town with big ruins

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 This small hamlet is primarily visited because of its castle ruins which hover over the town built upon a rock formation. Underneath the ruins you will find several cafes etc. that have sprung up as a... 

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Olsztyn is whera I live...

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 The castle of the Chapter of Warmia, now a regional museum, is the most interesting place in the Old Section of town built during 14th c. for sone time was a place where Nicholas Copernicus lived and... 

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Infamy/Tragedy in WW II.

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 For my coverage of my trip to Hitler's 'Wolf's Lair' assassination atttempt locale, please click here :- PolandTravelogue But stay here for a sadly low quality failing camera troubled Video, on this... 

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