How to travel from GORLICE to ST. GALLEN?

GORLICE

Gorlice is a nearly 26,000-strong town in Malopolska province located on the northern border of the Beskid Niski in the valley of the Ropa and Sekowka rivers. It is a beautifully located town with an unusually rich history. Due to the pharmacist and entrepreneur associated with the city and the inventor of the kerosene lamp, Ignacy Lukasiewicz, it is called the city of light.

There are many interesting attractions and tourist trails in Gorlice. Particularly noteworthy are Gorlice's market square, town hall and the Ignacy Lukasiewicz PTTK Regional Museum with collections related to the history of the city. There you can also see a chapel with a statue of Sorrowful Jesus indicating the exact place where the first street kerosene lamp was lit for the first time in the world, in 1854. Also worth a visit is the Open Air Museum of Oil Industry "Magdalena" located on the site of a former oil mine. Gorlice is also home to numerous cemeteries, especially from World War I, as it was in this area that intense fighting took place in 1915, which on May 2 allowed the Russian front to break through and significantly changed the course of the war.

PKS from and to Gorlice

Gorlice can be reached by both train and bus from the largest cities of Malopolska and Podkarpacie, but also from nearby smaller towns. International bus services to many European cities, including Germany, France and Italy, also stop at the PKS station. On the other hand, a train between Kraków and Zagórz passes through the Gorlice Zagórzany station.

Gorlice is located in the valley of the Ropa River and its tributary, Sekowka, on the northern border of the Beskid Niski. It is inhabited by nearly 26,000 residents. It is a city with an extremely rich history, surrounded by mountains and beautiful landscapes.

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ST. GALLEN

St. Gallen, a city in northeastern Switzerland, located in the canton of the same name, near the borders with Germany and Austria. It is one of the most important cultural, educational and economic centers in the region. The city has a rich history and its old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Main attractions:

Abbatiale (St. Gallen Monastery) - The biggest attraction in St. Gallen is the monastery complex, which includes a beautiful church with Baroque architecture. The monastery was once a scientific and spiritual center. Also inside is the monastery's library, which is one of the oldest and most valuable book collections in the world. The library has a collection of more than 170,000 volumes, including medieval manuscripts.

St. Gallen's Old Town - St. Gallen has a beautiful old town with narrow, picturesque streets and charming buildings, including colorful townhouses that recall the city's medieval character.

St. Gallen Textile Museum - The city is known for its textile industry, so a museum dedicated to this area of history and art is one of the highlights of St. Gallen. The museum features unique collections of textiles and clothing from different eras.

Rosenberg Hill - This hill offers a beautiful view of the city and the surrounding Alps. It's a popular place for walking and relaxing, with numerous walking trails.

St. Gallen Cathedral - This is an impressive building whose construction began in the 11th century. The cathedral has a unique character due to its architecture, with Baroque details.

St. Gallen is one of the main financial, educational and cultural centers in Switzerland. The city is famous for its textile industry, but in recent decades it has also developed in other fields such as banking, international trade and technology. St. Gallen is also a well-known educational center, mainly thanks to the University of St. Gallen (HSG), which is one of the top business universities in Europe.

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