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Royal Castle in Chęciny – Upper Market Square in Chęciny loop from Gałęzice

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Poland
Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship
powiat kielecki
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Royal Castle in Chęciny – Upper Market Square in Chęciny loop from Gałęzice

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Royal Castle in Chęciny – Upper Market Square in Chęciny loop from Gałęzice

03:28

12.9km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Chęcińsko-Kielecki Park Krajobrazowy

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4.91 km

Franciscan Church and Monastery in Chęciny

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The building was founded in 1368 by Casimir the Great. Built of broken stone, in the Gothic style. The monastery was destroyed during the deluge. After the dissolution of the …

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5.18 km

In 1643, Primate Jan Wężyk approved the foundation of the Poor Clare monastery at the church of St. Maria Magdalena, funded by the mayor and city councillors. Built in the …

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5.59 km

Church of St. Bartholomew the Apostle

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Founded at the beginning of the 14th century by Władysław Łokietek. A hall church with a slightly wider presbytery. Next to it is the Renaissance Chapel of the Three Kings. …

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5.99 km

On the way to the castle hill, we come across beautiful avenues of sculptures of great people of the past, especially kings.

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6.27 km

Royal Castle in Chęciny

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The first documentary mention of Chęcinys comes from 1275 in a document by Bolesław Wstydliwys. It is not known exactly when the place received city rights. Most likely, King Władysław …

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6.77 km

Upper Market Square in Chęciny

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Formed in the Middle Ages, it served as a trade settlement (fairs, fairs). Around the market square there are buildings dating back to the 15th century. Noteworthy tenement houses of …

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12.9 km

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9.84 km

2.36 km

349 m

268 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.72 km

2.42 km

1.70 km

1.16 km

820 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 1 July

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16°C

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