City in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
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Głogów is a city in Lower Silesian Voivodeship nowadays mostly known for copper mining. While city is one of oldest in Poland it was entirely destroyed during Second World War.
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Zamek Książąt Głogowskich, Schloss Glogau
City castle, first built as fortification in 13th century then changed its role to seat of local nobility, expanding in size and acquiring Baroque elements. Badly damaged during war and rebuilt. Archeological-historical museum is located inside focused mostly on numismatics and city's post-war history.
Kościół Bożego Ciała
Church built in 15th century, and completely rebuilt in 18th century with Baroque architecture. One of few buildings in city centre that survived the war, though damaged.
Kolegiata Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny
One of the oldest churches in Poland built in 11th century. Its current Gothic look dates to the 15th century when the church was rebuilt. Badly damaged during war and renovated after 1988.
Fragments of city wall that surrounded medieval Głogów, brick construction with few towers, mostly constructed between 12th and 15th century.
Leisure area with walking paths, playgrounds and fountains.
Restaurant with Polish fare located by the market square. Rather generic, but has reasonable prices and some variety.
Probably the largest bar in the city. Variety of drinks and some rather expensive food if you are hungry. Go to place for having a shot, watching sports or dancing. Sometimes there is also a DJ and you can rent a lodge.
By car
Głogów is located by road which can be reached either by from Wrocław and Zielona Góra directions or by from Poznań.
By bus
There is local transit operated by city though it is not of much use for tourists as buses run rarely. You can take a look at both page and schema.
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