PYSKOWICE bus to AACHEN

PYSKOWICE

Pyskowice is a small town near Gliwice in the Silesian province. It is inhabited by a population of about 16,000 people. The most important monuments are located within the old town, which has preserved its former medieval urban layout to this day. While in the market square, it is worth noting not only the building of the town hall, but also the 18th and 19th century houses surrounding the main town square. There is also a Marian column from 1809 and a fountain from the first half of the 20th century. The Town Hall is now the home of the Pyskowice City Museum, which presents historical and regional exhibitions related to the city and its surroundings, or a sizable collection of minerals. The most important church in Pyskowice is St. Nicholas Church, dating back to the 13th century. Inside it one can see the historic altar of St. John of Nepomuk. For lovers of industrial atmosphere, there is the Railway Open-Air Museum and the climatic Bales, or post-German railroad viaducts. In addition, Pyskowice offers a vast and well-developed Municipal Park, where you can spend time pleasantly amidst the greenery.

Pyskowice - how to get there

Pyskowice lies on the route of national and provincial roads. The A1 and A4 highways run nearby. From the Pyskowice train station one can most often get to Gliwice or Opole, but also to more distant cities, including Wroclaw, Krakow or Sopot. The Pyskowice PKS station is located at Cardinal Wyszynski Square in close proximity to the Market Square. You can reach Pyskowice by bus from many places in Poland and Europe. Find the connection you are interested in in the search engine on the home page. We invite you to take advantage of our wide range of coach connections.

Lying in the Silesian province, near Gliwice, Pyskowice is a small town with a long history. Pyskowice was first mentioned in 1256, in a document by Wrocław bishop Thomas. The town was granted city rights in 1260.

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AACHEN

Aachen is a spa town in western Germany in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, on the border with Belgium and the Netherlands. At one time Aachen was the seat of Charlemagne and the center of his European empire. Charlemagne built a palace and a chapel there, which was expanded over time into the cathedral that still exists today. Inside this historic temple are the imperial throne and reliquary of Charlemagne, the Great Relics of Aachen, which include Mary's gown and the baby Jesus' diaper, and many other valuable medieval objects.

Aachen - what to see in the city of Charlemagne?

In addition to the cathedral, see the beautiful town hall and take advantage of the health-promoting properties of the local thermal waters. There are several interesting museums in Aachen: the cathedral treasury, the Centre Charlemagne introducing the history of Aachen, and the Couven Museum, showcasing technical progress and the life of the city's inhabitants in the 18th century, among others. Aachen also has many interesting monuments and fountains. Right next to the cathedral is the Puppenbrunnen, a movable fountain from 1975 that tells the city's history in an abbreviated way by means of figures moved by viewers.

Commuting to Aachen

Aachen is now a major industrial center that is an important road and rail hub. The city is home to Germany's largest polytechnic and many other smaller universities. You can fly there by plane, heading to Cologne airport, then change to a train. You can also get there directly from Poland by taking our long-distance buses. Take a bus to Aachen and see this remarkable city with your own eyes.

Aachen is a spa town located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

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