Strasbourg is an important point on the map of Europe, both today and in the past. This particular town was actually fought over from the beginning. Until the twelfth year of our era, the town was ruled by the Gauls, but then it was forcibly captured by Roman legionaries. They erected a fort there for crossing the Rhine. For the next five centuries the Roman Empire successfully defended itself against barbarian attacks. However, in the year five hundred, they succumbed to the Germanic tribes, who, alongside the Asiatic Huns, captured the fort and renamed it from Argentoratum, a name they did not understand, to Stratœburgus, a town on the beaten road.
From then on, the city was ruled by the Franks. Or at least until the end of the seventeenth century. Then Louis XIV annexed Strasbourg to the Kingdom of France. Of course, this was not the end of the struggle for this particular town.
The rivalry between Strasbourg and the German town of Kehl, which competed for supremacy in the region, may be proof of this. It was only years later that cooperation was established and a bridge was erected between the cities. And it existed as a symbol of cooperation until World War II. And once the rumblings of the cannons ceased, it was erected anew, with European funds and the involvement of both sides. Since then, tens of thousands of cars a day have traveled over the bridge over the Rhine!
One of the best ways to get to Strasbourg, of course, in our opinion, is by bus. Our buses to Strasbourg stop at Place de l "Etoile. It's actually the very center, so leaving the deck of our bus in a quarter of an hour you can find yourself in the old town, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral and taste the local delicacies. And Strasbourg is famous for its amazing cuisine.
.Discovering Pszow, a tiny town in the heart of the Silesian Voivodeship, you may feel that you are stepping on the footsteps of time. Situated quietly in the Oder River valley, this place comes alive with history and culture, tempting tourists with the wealth of its attractions.
Undoubtedly the city's crown monument is the Minor Basilica of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Its Gothic architecture, given a Baroque facelift over time, hides real treasures: the main altar from 1710, the baptismal font from three centuries ago, and the organ made thirty years after the altarpiece.
The city's most famous landmark is the Basilica of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Mentioning monuments, it is impossible to omit St. Nicholas Church. It's like reading ancient chronicles, where the 13th-century roots of this temple lead through the eras, from its Romanesque beginning to its Gothic transformations. A Romanesque portal from the 13th century, a Gothic altarpiece from the 1500s and a Baroque font from the 1700s are like pages of a magic book.
On the other hand, in Tworkow, near Pszow, you'll come across the ruins of a 14th century castle. Once erected at the behest of the Dukes of Racibórz, it now presents itself as a fascinating ruin after being destroyed by the war.
The castle is a fascinating ruin.
Slightly farther away, in Łączna, the Ignacy Mine is a piece of the past from the 19th century. One of the most modern in Upper Silesia at one time, today it is open to the public, shedding light on the hard times of mining.
>In Pszow, the Szarlota Heap, an artificial mountain built from post-mining waste, is a must-see. From the highest point on this heap, there is an impressive panorama of the city and its surroundings.
The city is a must-see.
If you are planning a trip to Pszow, think about convenience. Buses to and from Pszow are a great option. It is worth considering using coaches of Sindbad line. Modern, comfortable coaches stop right next to the Biedronka store on Traugutta Street.
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