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City in Lublin Voivodeship, Poland
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Chełmskie podziemia kredowe
From the Middle Ages until the 19th century, Chełmistas would dig chalk out of the ground their houses stood on and then sell it. Eventually the diggings merged to create a subsidence problem in the buildings above and an extensive (15 km) labyrinth under the town. About 2 km of it are open for tourists to explore.
Bazylika Narodzenia Najświętszej Maryi Panny
One of the main sights of the city. As a church and monastery complex the Basilica of the Birth of the Virgin Mary stands in the centre of Chełm on Chełm Hill (also called Cathedral Hill or Castle Hill). Over its history, the church has been Ukrainian Orthodox, Ukrainian Catholic (also known as Greek Catholic), and Roman Catholic. Surrounding the basilica's grounds is a city park and a cemetery.
Mała Synagoga
Built between 1912-1914. The building houses a bar.
Cerkiew św. Jana Teologa
Pałac Kretzschmarów
One of the most beautiful buildings in Chełm dating back from the end of the 19th century/beginning of the 20th century. The name of the building originates from Wilhelm Kretzschmar, a local industrialist who ordered the building. The building is in use an office for the local government since the Second World War and not open for visits.
Youth Hostel
From doubles to twelve bed dorms, call before arriving.
Pilgrim's Home
53 beds in 5 rooms.
Three Oaks
Hotel and restaurant.
Hotel and restaurant.
Hotel and restaurant.
By bus
There are frequent bus connections from Lublin. The Bus station is just on the edge of the old part of the town.
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