Krzeszów Abbey
A spectacular Baroque complex in a village near the Czech border, called the "pearl of European Baroque", with the mausoleum of the Piast dukes.
The story
The Cistercians came to Krzeszów in 1292 and in the 18th century rebuilt the abbey in exuberant Baroque, with a twin-towered façade and frescoes by Michael Willmann. During the Second World War the Germans hid part of the Prussian State Library of Berlin in the abbey, with manuscripts by Mozart, Beethoven and Bach. After the war the collection, known as the "Berlinka", was taken to Kraków, where it remains in the Jagiellonian Library.
Why go
A church to rival the great abbeys of Austria and Bavaria, almost empty even in summer.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Lubawka station, 5.1 km away. Alternatively: Błażkowa station, 5.4 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Wrocław Airport (WRO), about 71 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 100 m away, free.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from June to September, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From December to March night-time temperatures drop below freezing on average. The wettest month is August (about 92 mm), the driest March.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from -5 to 0 °C | 0° -5° | 54 |
| Feb | from -3 to 3 °C | 3° -3° | 52 |
| Mar | from -1 to 7 °C | 7° -1° | 46 |
| Apr | from 2 to 12 °C | 12° 2° | 46 |
| May | from 7 to 17 °C | 17° 7° | 71 |
| Jun | from 12 to 22 °C | 22° 12° | 83 |
| Jul | from 13 to 24 °C | 24° 13° | 81 |
| Aug | from 14 to 24 °C | 24° 14° | 92 |
| Sep | from 9 to 19 °C | 19° 9° | 75 |
| Oct | from 5 to 13 °C | 13° 5° | 60 |
| Nov | from 1 to 6 °C | 6° 1° | 53 |
| Dec | from -3 to 2 °C | 2° -3° | 49 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 465 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
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