Day 1: discover history in the heart of Opole!
The day will begin with a visit to the Piast Tower, where you will climb one of the oldest preserved symbols of Opole, from the top of which there is a magnificent view of the city. Then you will go to the Upper Castle, where you will learn about its defensive significance.
Wieża Piastowska / The Piast Tower
This impressive building, reaching 42 meters in height, is not only a testimony to a rich past but also a place where history meets modernity. Located on the Apiary Island, it is one of the most characteristic landmarks of Opole and the only remnant of the Piast Castle. The tower, linked to the history of the Opole Piast Dynasty, hides many secrets awaiting discovery. Take an extraordinary journey into the past, learning about its history and the significance of the entire castle for the development of Opole. The interactive exhibitions and multimedia presentations will bring you closer to the lives of the inhabitants of the medieval city. The viewing terrace offers a breathtaking panorama of Opole. You can see the city's most important monuments and the Odra River from there.
Zamek Górny w Opolu / The Upper Castle in Opole
Visit the remains of the Upper Castle and immerse yourself in the world of the Middle Ages. Walking around the castle you will feel the vibrant history of this place, which is connected with the powerful Piast Dynasty. You will touch the past thanks to authentic artifacts, and the exhibitions will take you back to the times of knights, tournaments and great feasts. Trying on the medieval costumes and armor, you will feel like the heroes of ancient stories. Although only the tower remains today, its walls conceal the secrets still awaiting discovery.
Tips in the environs
The recommended attractions in Opole:
- Church of the Holy Trinity (Franciscan Church) - the tombs of the Opole Piasts (among them: Duke Władysław II Opolczyk and the granddaughter of the Polish King Władysław Łokietek - Princess Elżbieta)
- The Opole Cathedral - with the sarcophagus of the last Opole Piast – Jan Dobry
- Monuments to the Piast princes in Opole - Kazimierz I Opolski, Władysław II Opolczyk, Jan II Dobry
- The Opole Silesia Museum
- The Polish Song Museum in Opole
- Zoological Garden in Opole
Accommodation tips
The recommended accommodations:
- Weneda Hotel in Opole
- Mercure Hotel in Opole
- DeSilva Hotel in Opole
Restaurant tips
The recommended restaurants:
- „Szara Willa” Hotel (restaurant) w Opolu
- Quchnia (Kitchen) in Opole
- Rose Ida in Opole