Wschowa Voyage Tips and guide

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Once a border fortress, the city of Wschowa [1] is now a Polish destination known for its historic heritage. Located in the Lubuskie Voivodship, this place has seen a turbulent history. Despite multiple attacks during the Polish Campaign in 1939, much of the pretty old town centre remains and monumental buildings are all around.

The closest international airports are Poznań–Ławica Airport (POZ ^IATA) and Wrocław–Copernicus Airport (WRO ^IATA). By road, Wschowa is well reachable via national road 12, connecting the city directly to Leszno and Głogów. The town also has a train station.

• 51.79416716.31751 Wschowa railway station. (updated Sep 2020)

51°48′24″N 16°19′0″E

Map of Wschowa

The town centre has several interesting historic sights, varying from 15th century ramparts to baroque buildings and churches. Some good examples include:

• 51.80460516.3156481 Parish Church (Kościół Farny), plac Farny 2. Originating in the 15th century, this pretty parish church was restored and altered at the end of the 17th century. 
• 51.80388916.3166672 Town Hall, Rynek 1. The oldest visible parts of this building, especially the tower, originate in the 16th century. Most of the brick exteriors were however added around 1860 and created after the latest neo-Romanesque fashion. Inside, it has a much older late-Gothic vault.  
• 51.80694416.3144443 Monastery of the order of St. Francis. This monastery is just outside the old town and was built by the order of the St. Bernardyns. It was burned to the ground at least twice. The current structure originates in the 17th century. Today, it is in the hands of Franciscan monks. It houses a church dedicated to St. Jozef and a chapel. There's also a pleasant, walled monastery yard.  
• 51.80301216.3179554 City walls. The city ramparts were built as early as the 14th century, but repeatedly rebuilt and restored in the ages that followed. 

• 51.80357116.3190881 Zamek Królewski (Royal Castle), Plac Zamkowy 7, ☏ +48 65 540 79 07. This castle-style hotel has only 21 beds. 
• 51.84154416.334782 Pałac Osowa Sien Hotel, Osowa Sien 41, [email protected]. Small but nice boutique hotel. 

Larger destinations in the region include Leszno and Głogów.