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.
Brzeg is a small historic city of over 35,000 people in the Opole Province. It lies on the Oder River, half an hour from Wroclaw. It is called the city of the Silesian Piasts, as it was here that the Silesian Piasts - the dukes of Legnica and Brest - held office from the 14th to the 17th century.
.First steps should be directed to the Museum of the Silesian Piasts located in the 13th-century Brzeg Castle, known as the Silesian Wawel. There you can see exhibitions devoted to the Silesian line of the Piasts, displays of armament, clothing or 15th-17th century Silesian art. Brzeg is home to one of the largest Gothic temples in the region - St. Nicholas Church, built in 1370-1420. At the end of World War II it completely burned down, but was rebuilt according to 14th-century designs. And some of the furnishings that remained of the original temple are in the National Museum in Wroclaw and the Museum of Silesian Piasts in Brzeg, among others.
.While visiting Brzeg, it is worth directing your steps at least to one of several parks spread throughout the city. The largest of them, the Julius Peppel Freedom Park, is now an ideal place for lazy as well as active recreation in the fresh air.
.National and provincial roads run through the city. Brzeg lies on the A4 highway. Rail transportation is also well developed here. The city has railroad connections to many places in Poland, and the station in Brzeg, located halfway between Wroclaw and Opole, is one of the oldest in Poland and lies on the oldest railroad line established in the current Polish lands. The first trains arrived there as early as 1842.
.The city also has a Brzeg bus station, the so-called Transfer Center located at Dworcowy Square, near the train station. Both domestic and international bus services depart from there. If you are planning to visit Brzeg, you can find buses from your town and the current schedule of buses Brzeg on our website.
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