Informator UMC - Tourist Guide

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Informator
CZĘSTOCHOWA
TOURIST GUIDE
Częstochowa is one of the main pilgrimage centers of the world, with a huge cultural and national heritage. It boasts
a number of valuable monuments, at the same time being a contemporary city with wide infrastructure and a range
of social and economic facilities. Altogether there are nine universities and colleges with 40 thousand students here.
Częstochowa was the first city in Poland to be awarded the Grand Prix de Europe. Its cultural life derives from an ample
calendar of traditional and cultural events: International Festival of Sacred Music “Gaude Mater”, Triennale of Sacred
Art “Sacrum”, Bronisław Huberman Festival, Hot Jazz Spring Festival and Harvest Home of Jasna
Góra with the European Days of Folk Culture – these are merely the most significant events.
Time spent in Częstochowa will never be forgotten. One can discover here the unique atmosphere
of the Holy Virgin Mary Avenue, the scenic streets surrounding the Paulite Monastery, as well
as monuments, museums and exhibition galleries. Everyone is invited and will be welcome
with traditional Częstochowa hospitality.
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Częstochowa is a good city.
Archicathedral of the Holy Family
St. Andrew and Barbara’s Church
Jasna Góra
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The Paulite Monastery at Jasna Góra is one of the main
pilgrimage centers of the world. Every year about 4-5 millions
of pilgrims come to the Miraculous Picture of Our Lady, the icon
of Black Madonna, in both difficult and joyful moments of their
lives to express their thankfulness, wishes and prayers. The
Monastery complex which has existed for five centuries holds
a great number of buildings and mementos important for Poland
in its fortress. It is a monumental object of the highest class
and a symbol of faith of contemporary Christian world.
7 Tenements’ Street (Ulica 7 Kamienic) 2
The 7 Tenements’ Street closes Jasna Góra hill from the south,
running along the borders of Stanisław Staszic Park. Its name
comes from seven two-storey 19th century tenements.
Parks surrounding Jasna Góra
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In 1828 the slopes of Jasna Góra hill were covered with town
gardens (nowadays Stanisław Staszic Park and 3rd May Park)
separated by Henryk Sienkiewicz Avenue. In Stanisław Staszic
Park one can see buildings of the Country Exhibition of Industry
and Agriculture which was held in 1909.
St. Andrew and Barbara’s Church 4
The church was built in the years 1637-1642 in the baroque
style with some traces of the Gothic. Behind the church there
is St. Barbara’s chapel with its miraculous spring.
The Holy Virgin Mary Avenue
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(Aleja Najświętszej Maryi Panny)
It is Częstochowa’s most representative street and at the
same time one of the most interesting town planning solutions
in Europe.
In 1826 the Administrative Council of Polish Kingdom
confirmed the joining of Old and New Częstochowa, creating
a homogenous town organism based on a project of an army
engineer Jan Bernhard. This nearly two-kilometer long road
is currently the main pilgrimage route leading from the Old
Town to the Jasna Góra Monastery. It is surrounded mostly
by charming neo-classic tenements.
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Church of the Holy Name of Mary
It was built together with the monastery for Mariawitki sisters
in the years 1859-1862. This neo-Gothic church, monastic
at first, today is a rector’s church.
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Town Hall – Częstochowa Museum
It is a two-storey neo-classic building raised in the years 18281836 between Old and New Częstochowa as they were joined
into one town. Since 1967 it has been the seat of
Częstochowa Museum.
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St. Jacob’s Church
One of the prettiest sanctuaries of Częstochowa (a former
Orthodox church) situated at Władysław Biegański Square,
opposite the Town Hall. On its walls the Stations of the Cross
are painted in the Byzantium style.
Franke’s House
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This eclectic tenement called Franke’s House was modelled
on the urban architecture of Berlin and Vienna. For many
years it has combined living, commercial and service functions.
Ignacy Daszyński Square 10
The square is situated opposite St. Sigismund’s Church.
In the background, at the entrance into Krakowska street
the Archcathedral of the Holy Family can be seen.
St. Sigismund’s Church 11
The three-aisle 14th century church indicates the Eastern
end of the Avenue (at Ignacy Daszyński Square).
An extended presbytery is an older part of the sanctuary there are preserved Gothic elements here. After the
reconstruction in the 18th century the church received
its present baroque form and interior decorations.
Archicathedral of the Holy Family 12
This neo-Gothic church of the beginning of the 20th
century belongs to the biggest churches in Poland.
It is situated in the Square of John Paul II. The three-aisle
building of basilica form has two turrets in the front
elevation and a signature pinnnacle. It is 100 meters long.
Old Market Square (15th-19th centuries)
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The Old Market Square was the central point of the
former town – Old Częstochowa. In the Middle Ages many
trade routes crossed here. In the 15th-19th centuries
there was a town hall in the square, which was burnt
in 1812 (the actual placement of the town hall is indicated
by the line of its foundations on the square’s surface).
The plan of the northern and eastern side of the square is
preserved. Especially worth noticing are the 18th century
tenements number 21 and 23 as well as a tenement built
in the beginning of the 20th century number 14, and
a 17th century building of a former inn
(at present 4 Mirowska St.).
The Paulite Monastery Museums at Jasna Góra
The collections stored in the Monastery constitute a great
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national heritage which may be seen as a journey through
important events in the history of Poland and the possibility
of learning how the history of the church is intertwined with the
national history.
You can see the collections while visiting the following:
Treasury – contains the most precious votives offered throughout centuries in front of the Miraculous Picture of Our Lady.
The Jasna Góra Arsenal – it is the second part of the Treasury
whose thematically arranged collections are connected with
arms and defence.
The 600th Anniversary Museum – presents an exhibition
thematically divided into three parts: the history of the
Monastery, the cult of the Miraculous Picture of Our Lady ,
artisanship and musical instruments.
Library – in the old library a collection of approx. 8 thousand old
prints and medieval illuminated manuscripts are kept, including
unique specimens of the Jagiellonian royal collections.
The Jasna Góra Information Centre: tel. 377 74 08,
www.jasnagora.pl
Częstochowa Archdiocese Museum
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Częstochowa, ul. św. Barbary 41
tel. (034) 368 33 61, Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The collections of the Museum are monuments of sacred art
from Częstochowa and its region, which bear cultural and
historical value as well as artistic one. Sacred sculptures are
presented here – the oldest date back to the 15th century, and
painting compositions – the majority are paintings presenting
saints who are closely related to the Polish religious spirits.
An interesting part of the collection is a set of coins and medals
issued on the occasion of various religious events, illustrating
in some way the church history.
Częstochowa Museum
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Częstochowa, Aleja Najświętszej Maryi Panny 45 A
tel. (034) 360 56 31, www.mcz.net-galeria.art.pl
Tuesday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Museum keeps the record of the regional heritage referring
to Częstochowa as well as whole Poland. It holds magnificent
collections of Polish and regional paintings among which one
can find those by: Jacek Malczewski, Wojciech Weiss, Jan
Cybis, Teodor Axentowicz and an abundance of prints
representative for Polish art. Concerning ethnography, there is
a noticeable collection of Polish art of religious cult and regional
folk culture representatives including a unique collection of folk
sculpture. The Museum collections include sets of arms, coins
and medals (history); a significant set of insects (nature); and
a special and unique exhibition in the Archeological Reservation
showing a part of cemetery dated to the period called Lusitian
culture.
The Museum exhibits its possessions in four buildings:
Town Hall
Aleja Najświętszej Maryi Panny 45
Exhibition Pavilion Park im. Staszica
Archeological Reservation ul. Łukasińskiego 2
A Palace of the Krasiński Family Złoty Potok, ul. Kościuszki 11
(exhibition dedicated to Zygmunt Krasiński)
The Matches Production Museum
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in Częstochowa Factory of Match Industry Co.
Częstochowa, ul. Ogrodowa 68
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
tel. (034) 324 26 26, e-mail: [email protected]
The monumental manufacturing line from the 30-ties of the
previous century still in operation along with the 19th century
factory buildings make the Museum a genuine rarity on the
European scale. The Museum functions in a working factory
which was built in 1882. It allows the visitors to travel in time
and transfer themselves to the period between WW I and WW II
as well as enter the reality of industry moved by steam.
Old-fashioned machinery commands everybody’s attention and
at the same time gives any newcomer a broader view on what
the matches production process looked like in remote times
of steam era.
The Gallery – The Centre of Culture Promotion
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“Gaude Mater”
Częstochowa, ul. Dąbrowskiego 1
tel. (34) 324 36 38, tel./fax (034) 365 17 60
Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. www.gaudemater.pl
It is a place where artists can present their work regardless
of the art discipline they perform and where meetings with
contemporary art take place in a venue which is also connected
with promoting new artists and trends. The intimate ambience
facilitates direct art perceiving and draws the attention
to the works presented.
Wydawca: Urząd Miasta Częstochowy;
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Miejskie Centrum Informacji
Częstochowa
The City Art Gallery
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Aleja Najświętszej Maryi Panny 64
tel. 324 60 57
Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
It presents contemporary art including individual,
thematic and subject exhibitions. It also presents
Zdzisław Beksiński’s art works coming from P.
Dmochowski’s collection. Among the main series
realised by the Gallery one should recommend the
annual open air painting events: Jurassic Autumn
and City Open Air, international Art Triennale
“Sacrum”, Painting Triennale for Young Artists. The
Gallery boasts rich collections of paintings, prints and
drawings.
There is a Film Club functioning at the Gallery
which presents an ambitious repertoire for film
connoisseurs.
The Gallery of Founding Art
Aleja Armii Krajowej 19, tel. 325 07 47
The Gallery collects artistic and decorative casts,
both historical and contemporary. It also has a
collection of portrait sculpture and study sculpture.
Medals constitute a numerous group of the
collection.
Aleja Najświętszej Maryi Panny 65
tel. (034) 368 22 50, tel./fax (034) 368 22 60,
e-mail: [email protected]
www.czestochowa.um.gov.pl
AMBULANCE SERVICE
FIRE BRIGADE
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TRAIN INFORMATION tel. 94 36 or 366 47 89
BUS INFORMATION
tel. 324 66 16
The Museum of Railway History
Swimming pools
Aleja Niepodległości 20/22 tel. 363 45 27
ul. Dekabrystów 45
tel. 372 07 87
ul. Łukasińskiego 68
tel. 323 12 79
ul. Sobieskiego 5
tel. 360 60 65
Art-Foto 18
Municipal Stadium (cinder, football surface)
ul. Olsztyńska 79
tel. 361 90 14
Częstochowa, ul. Pułaskiego 100/120
tel. (034) 363 59 31, Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Exhibition of historical equipment.
Galeria Regionalnego Ośrodka Kultury
Częstochowa, ul. Ogińskiego 13 A
tel. 324 46 51, www.rok.cz.pl
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Adam Mickiewicz Theatre
Częstochowa, ul. Wilsona 16
tel. (034) 324 18 54(55)
www.teatr-mickiewicza.pl
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Częstochowa Philharmonic Society 20
Częstochowa, ul. Wilsona 16
tel. (034) 324 18 54
www.filharmonia.bigduo.pl
Tennis court – Częstochowa Tennis
Club ”Victoria”
Park 3 Maja, ul. 3 Maja 1 tel. 374 06 40
Municipal Sport and Recreation Centre
Częstochowa, ul. Dekabrystów 43
tel. (034) 372 07 84, fax (034) 372 07 85
www.mosir.iplus.pl
Cinema ”Wolność”
Aleja Kościuszki 5
tel. 324 13 21
Hotels
MERCURE PATRIA***, ul. Popiełuszki 2, tel. 324 70 01, www.accorhotels.com
SCOUT***, ul. Drogowców 12, tel. 361 56 62, www.hotel.scout.pl
BONAPARTE**, ul. Osada Młyńska 5, tel. 361 85 32
IBIS**, ul. Jaskrowska 22, tel. 377 45 00, www.ibishotel.com
INTER**, ul. Rydza-Śmigłego 26, tel. 366 02 67, www.hotels.pl
ORBIS TRANZYT**, Aleja Wojska Polskiego 281/291, tel. 361 02 33, [email protected], www.orbis.pl
SEKWANA**, ul. Wieluńska 24, tel. 324 89 54, [email protected]
SONEX**, ul. Krakowska 45, tel. 366 80 80, www.hotelsonex.pl
WENECKI**, ul. Joselewicza 12, tel. 324 33 03
HAGA*, ul. Katedralna 9, tel. 324 61 73, www.hotel-bar-haga.republika.pl
GRAND, ul. Drogowców 8, tel. 368 30 22, [email protected]
KORONA, ul. Makuszyńskiego 58, tel. 364 25 98
POLONIA, ul. Piłsudskiego 9, tel. 324 40 67, www.hotel-polonia.czest.pl
Motels
ZAJAZD U ZAGŁOBY, Aleja Wojska Polskiego 110, tel. 370 93 55
ZAJAZD VEGAS, ul. św. Rocha 24, tel.362 05 15
Other
Camping site OLEŃKA****, ul. Oleńki 10/30, tel. 360 60 66, www.mosir.pl
Guest-house ALBERTUS, ul. 1 Maja 5/7, tel. 365 37 44
Guest-rooms AZS, ul. św. Andrzeja 6/10, tel. 324 66 02
Guest-rooms Hala Polonia, ul. Dekabrystów 43, tel. 372 07 86
Guest-rooms KARCZMA, ul. Łódzka 233, tel.372 10 41
Guest-rooms POKER, ul. Żyzna 11c, tel. 369 71 60
Guest-rooms POLO, ul. Katedralna 18, tel. 365 25 45
Guest-rooms VIP, ul. Hallera 1, tel. 361 90 07
Guest-rooms, ul. Katedralna 18, tel. 324 39 14
Dormitory WAM, Garnizonowy, ul. Artyleryjska 1, tel. 366 46 23
Guest-house BAJKA, ul. Gronowa 37/39, tel. 369 71 01
Family guest-house, ul. Hoene-Wrońskiego 20, tel. 324 74 57
Workers’ hotel, ul. Kucelin Łąki 2, tel. 323 88 96
Youth hostel, Dormitory TZN, ul. Jasnogórska 84/96, tel. 324 31 21
Church facilities
Dom Pielgrzyma (Pilgrim’s House), ul. Wyszyńskiego 1/31, tel. 377 75 64,
www.jasnagora.pl/dom.pielgrzyma
Dom Rekolekcyjny (Retreat House), ul. św. Barbary 43, tel. 324 11 77
Dom Misyjny (Mission House), ul. Mąkoszy 1, tel. 324 79 61
Multipersonal rooms, ul. Kordeckiego 2, tel. 377 72 24
adres: ul. Śląska 11/13, 42217 Częstochowa, tel. (0 34) 3656031 (centr.); fax (0 34) 3656553
internet: www.czestochowa.um.gov.pl email: [email protected]
Redakcja Informatora: Wydział Komunikacji Społecznej Urzędu Miasta
tłumaczenie - Aleksandra Rabenda
tel. (0 34) 3655184; e-mail: [email protected], opracowanie graficzne, skład i fotografie - Janusz Stępień