Paczków, Medieval town in Lower Silesia, Poland
Paczków is a medieval city in Lower Silesia completely surrounded by fortification walls that form a complete circuit around the historical center. The defensive system includes 24 towers spaced along the perimeter and features the Gothic church of St. John the Evangelist as a major landmark.
Bishop Tomasz I of Wrocław founded the town in 1254 as a strategic market settlement in southern Poland. Over time it evolved into an important defensive stronghold whose fortification system influenced the region for centuries.
The Market Square displays townhouses in Renaissance, Baroque, and Classicist styles that shaped the city's appearance over centuries. Many of these structures from the 1500s tell the story of the place through their varied facades and architectural details.
The best time to explore is during daylight hours when the church and museum are open and you can walk along the walls. A full circuit around the defensive walls takes about one to two hours depending on your pace and how long you stop to look around.
The Gas Industry Museum documents a chapter of industrial history often overlooked by visitors, showing equipment from the era when gas powered street lighting and household illumination. This collection reveals an important but forgotten stage in how cities provided utilities to their residents.
Location: Gmina Paczków
Inception: 1254
Website: http://paczkow.pl
GPS coordinates: 50.46389,17.00639
Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:13
Defensive walls in Paczków
23 m
Paczków Town Hall
48 m
Market Square in Ząbkowice Śląskie
50 m
14 Market Square in Paczków
46 m
Old town in Paczków
31 m
31 Market Square in Paczków
98 m
17 Market Square in Paczków
39 m
15 Market Square in Paczków
41 m
7 Market Square in Paczków
27 m
43 Market Square in Paczków
83 m
20 Market Square in Paczków
30 m
25 Market Square in Paczków
41 m
6 Market Square in Paczków
22 m
16 Market Square in Paczków
39 m
5 Market Square in Paczków
18 m
18 Market Square in Paczków
50 m
3 Market Square in Paczków
15 m
9 Market Square in Paczków
41 m
8 Market Square in Paczków
33 m
22 Market Square in Paczków
13 m
23 Market Square in Paczków
6 m
27 Market Square in Paczków
61 m
28 Market Square in Paczków
71 m
29 Market Square in Paczków
74 m
4 Market Square in Paczków
17 m
10 Market Square in Paczków
47 m
44 Market Square in Paczków
80 m
19 Market Square in Paczków
42 mVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes