RaciborzThis is a town that people tend to overlook, although undeservedly so. With a history dating back nearly one thousand years, Raciborz is one of the oldest towns of the Silesian Voivodship. A number of historic buildings have been preserved to give tribute to the town’s rich past. Moreover, Raciborz stands out as a green oasis in the industrial region of Silesia with its environs flooded with gorgeous forests, inviting all to come and take contemplative walks.
Raciborz TOURISM
Even if you have little time to spend in the town, the Raciborz Museum is a must. Its collection contains many curiosities, two of which ought to be mentioned. The first is the oldest Polish late-Gothic tiled stove, dating from the 15th century, which was discovered in the Piast castle. The other, considered the town’s biggest draw, is a genuine mummy of an Egyptian woman that is more than two thousand years old and was brought to Raciborz in the mid-19th century. While visiting the ruins of the 13th century Piast Castle, the oldest one in Silesia, try not to miss that real masterpiece of Silesian Gothic – the castle chapel, reminiscent of the Sainte Chapelle in Paris.
GEOGRAPHY
Raciborz is situated in the south-western portion of the Silesian Voivodship, at the Moravian Gate and just a short drive from the border crossing with the Czech Republic. Lying in the upper Odra River basin, it covers an area of 75 km 2 and has a population of 60,000.
HISTORY
 Raciborz has been defending a trade route linking the Moravian Gate to Poland since as early as the 9th century. It was located at the meeting point of major routes passing from the lands of Czech Republic and Moravia to Krakow, Silesia and Russia. Historic documents mention the town as being the capital of the German tribe of Quadi. Initially a castellan’s residence, from 1172 Raciborz served as the capital of the Duchy of Raciborz, founded by Duke Mieszko I. An early chronicler, Gall Anonym, n... ( more >>) |
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