Chełm - PKS - Buses and buses - Transport - Attractions

Chełm is a beautiful, historic city in Lublin Voivodeship, in the eastern part of Poland, 25 km from the border with Ukraine and 50 km from the border with Belarus. 

Chełm - Tourist attractions, monuments and history of the city

There are still such cities in Poland where one lives more slowly and sightseeing is not based on a mad rush from one attraction to another. Chełm is undoubtedly one of them. 

From the very beginning of its existence, Chełm has been located in the borderland, which is clearly visible in its history, but also in religion and in the preserved sacral monuments. Over the centuries Chełm was an Orthodox, Greek Catholic and Roman Catholic bishopric. There was also a Jewish community here. 

What is worth seeing in Chelm?:

1. Chelm Hill - or Castle Hill in Chelm

 The towers of the Basilica located on Castle Hill is the first thing you see when you drive into Chelm. From the bell tower, you can enjoy views of the city. The cathedral was twice an Orthodox church in the past. 

2. The Chalk Underground in Chelm

Chelm lies on chalk deposits. The Chelm Chalk Underground is an undoubted attraction for tourists. The tourist route through the underground corridors is 2 km long, and the tour is accompanied by a guide. Interestingly, the underground tunnels stretch under the entire Old Town. The temperature here stays within 9 degrees.  In addition to attractions in the form of old excavations - in the underground corridors you can meet the ghost of Bieluch. 

3. Market Square in Chełm or Luczkowski Square

There is a reconstructed municipal well and the remains of the old town hall, which was consumed by numerous fires until in 1848, it was decided to demolish it. In view of the chalky subsoil (which has been pitted like a sieve by mining) - the local buildings are low and usually have a height of 4 storeys. It is worth walking up to the top of Chelmska Hill to see the panorama of the surroundings of Chelm. 

4. Chelmska Hill

Chelmska Hill, called High Hill - is 237 m above sea level. So there is silence here. Inside the church you can also visit the crypts. 

5. Hill with anomalies in Podgórze

Quite near Chelm, there is a fantastic place for people who are interested in phenomena that defy the laws of physics. If you haven't had a chance to see the phenomenon of Magic Hill, you can do it in Podgórze. A car drives here by itself to the top of the hill. 

6. Synagogue in Chelm

Before the Second World War, Jews made up almost half of Chelm's population. Singer wrote about the Jews of Chelm. The smaller synagogue building now houses a bar. 

7. St. John the Theologian Orthodox Church in Chelm

Another testimony to the multiculturalism of the area, this time an Orthodox church, still open today.

These are just suggestions of places to see while in Chelm. But the city has much more to offer. It is worth seeing for yourself.

Chełm - PKS, buses and minibuses. Transport to and from Chelm

Sindbad bus stop is located at Chelm bus station, 20 Lwowska St.

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