Bardo

Bardo is a medieval town in the Kłodzko Valley in Lower Silesian Voivodeship that stretches along the Nysa Kłodzka River. Its position between highlands and flatter lands to the east shaped the town into an important hub in the region.

The settlement started in the 10th century as a fortified outpost on a trade route linking Prague with Wrocław and Gniezno. This path through the Sudetes made the site a crucial point for commerce and defense.

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Bardo draws pilgrims from across the region who come for the Baroque church and the revered statue of Mary. Religious life shapes how the town looks and feels today.

The town is a good starting point for hiking into the surrounding mountains and cycling along the river. Regular bus connections link it to larger nearby cities like Ząbkowice Śląskie.

A stone bridge built in the 15th century spans the Nysa Kłodzka and ranks among the oldest preserved structures of its kind in the entire region. The bridge stands as proof of medieval engineering skill and shows how vital river crossings were to the settlement.

Location: Gmina Bardo

Elevation above the sea: 492 m

Website: http://bardo.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.50583,16.73972

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:59