How to travel from PIOTRKOW TRYBUNALSKI to LYON?

PIOTRKOW TRYBUNALSKI

Piotrków Trybunalski is a city in central Poland in Lodz Province on the Strava River. Its name derives from the name "Piotr," and the segment "Trybunalski" from the fact that the city for more than 200 years was the seat of the first supreme court in the Republic, the Crown Tribunal. Piotrkow was also the site of the first Sejm conventions, synods of bishops, or the first bicameral parliament. As a curiosity, it may be mentioned that Piotrkow was repeatedly the film set for many excellent films by well-known Polish directors. Among others, "Vabank", "Przedwiośnie" or "Pan Tadeusz" were filmed here.

What to see in Piotrkow Trybunalski

There are many interesting historical monuments in the city that remember historical events. In particular, it is worth going to the Trybunalski Market Square, to see the remains of the medieval city walls and the Royal Castle, which is actually a palace built as a residence for King Sigismund the Old, which now houses the Piotrkow museum. The Baroque church of St. Francis Xavier, known as the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Trybunal, houses the miraculous image of Our Lady, the patron saint of Polish parliamentarians.

Piotrków has been a multicultural city since the 16th century, inhabited not only by Poles, but also by a large population of Jews, Orthodox Greeks, or Protestants of German origin. While there, it is worth seeing one of the best preserved synagogues in Poland - the Great Synagogue - or the Jewish cemetery on Spacerowa Street. Other sites in the city that provide an interesting insight into its history are the Marzipan Museum or the Museum of Brewing. On the other hand, for a walk and a rest, one can go to the Prince Józef Poniatowski Park.

Routing to Piotrkow Trybunalski

The location of Piotrkow Trybunalski in central Poland makes getting here not difficult. The city is located by the A1 highway and the S8 expressway. It has a railroad station, which has existed here since the 19th century due to its location on the Warsaw-Vienna Railway. If you are curious about the description of the city and want to get to know Piotrkow Trybunalski better - buses will be a great option for getting there. Sindbad buses stop right next to the main railroad station in the city, at the Piotrkow Trybunalski bus station. You can find the current schedule of buses Piotrkow Trybunalski on our website.

A city belonging to Lodz province, located on the Strava River.

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LYON

Lyon is a city with more than 2,000 years of history, the third largest, after Paris and Marseille. It is the city where cinema was born, once called the silk capital of the world, and now famous above all for its high-level gastronomy, as a mecca for chefs and all kinds of foodies. Lyon has the ability to impress, full of beautiful townhouses, charming squares and backstreets, and despite its size, it is not as touristy and noisy as other French cities.

When in Lyon, it is worth seeing the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and the ruins of ancient Roman buildings nearby, as well as strolling through the old town and the Croix-Rousse district. Lyon also has many beautiful recreational areas. The Park de la Tête d'Or is the largest of these and additionally the largest urban park in France. It features a lake, rosaria, greenhouses, a botanical garden and a small zoo. Visiting Lyon in December, you can instead hit the largest Festival of Lights in Europe. Then, for 4 days, colorful illuminations illuminate dozens of buildings, squares, fountains and gardens in various parts of the city.

Lyon - transportation and access

Lyon has Lyon-Saint-Exupéry International Airport located 25 kilometers east of the city. Thanks to the TGV high-speed train, you can reach Lyon from Paris in less than 2 hours. You should also consider traveling by bus - we realize connections to Lyon bus stop Perrache from many cities of Poland and Ukraine. If you want to visit Lyon, you can find a bus for you on our website.

How to get around the city and visit Lyon as soon as possible? Sightseeing in this vast city is facilitated by well-organized public transportation. There are four metro lines, streetcars, buses and even trolleybuses. In addition, getting off the metro at the Vieux Lyon station, you can use two cable cars.

Lyon is a city where the past and the present form a harmonious blend. Although it is the third largest city in France it has to courting tourists. Located between Paris and Marseille, it doesn't get enough of their attention. Quite wrongly. This is where film was born, this is where the world's largest festival of lights takes place.

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