Paczków, Medieval town in Lower Silesia, Poland
The fortification system of Paczków includes stone walls extending 1,200 meters with 24 towers reaching heights of 7 meters around the city perimeter.
Bishop Tomasz I of Wrocław established Paczków in 1254, creating a strategic market town that later became an important defensive stronghold in southern Poland.
The Market Square contains townhouses representing Renaissance, Baroque, Classicist, and Gothic styles, with several structures dating from 1500.
The Gothic church of St. John the Evangelist, Gas Industry Museum, and executioner house remain open for visitors throughout the regular business hours.
The medieval defense system includes a network of walls, gates, and towers that form a complete circuit around the historical center of Paczków.
Location: Gmina Paczków
Inception: 1254
Website: http://paczkow.pl
GPS coordinates: 50.46389,17.00639
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57
Defensive walls in Paczków
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Paczków Town Hall
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