Bystrzyca Kłodzka, Medieval town in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Bystrzyca Kłodzka is a town in Lower Silesia where two rivers converge and the Sudetes mountain range begins to rise. The settlement sits in a valley surrounded by steep peaks that create a natural focal point connecting the surrounding highlands.
The town gained municipal rights in 1319 from the King of Bohemia, allowing it to build walls and conduct trade like other recognized settlements. This status established it as an official trading center in the region.
The Phillumenist Museum displays one of the world's largest collections of matchbox label designs that people gathered from many countries over decades. Visitors can see how these small artworks tell stories about daily life and culture across different regions.
The town center offers numerous lodgings, restaurants, and shops for daily needs within walking distance. It serves as a convenient base to reach the surrounding mountains and hiking trails by car or local bus.
Archaeological findings show that Celtic people lived here during the Roman period and used the ancient Amber Road, the trade route connecting Europe with the Baltic region. This ancient pathway made the location an early meeting point for different peoples.
Location: Gmina Bystrzyca Kłodzka
Elevation above the sea: 340 m
Website: http://bystrzycaklodzka.pl
GPS coordinates: 50.30000,16.65000
Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:07
Trinity Column in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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Saint Michael Archangel church in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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Kłodzka gate tower in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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Pillory in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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Dekanat Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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Town hall in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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Former lutheran school in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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Biblioteka Publiczna Miasta i Gminy w Bystrzycy Kłodzkiej
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5 Kościelna Street in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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Historic centre of Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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13 Sempołowskiej Street Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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15 Wolności Square in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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7 Wolności Square in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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8 Wolności Square in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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9 Wolności Square in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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6 Wolności Square in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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11 Kościelna Street in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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19 Wolności Square in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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20 Wolności Square in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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17 Wolności Square in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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1 Okrzei Street in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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18 Wolności Square in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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14 Wolności Square in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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4 Sienna Street in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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13 Wolności Square in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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12 Wolności Square in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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11 Wolności Square in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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10 Wolności Square in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
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