Czestochowa Poland

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Czestochowa is world famous city for the Pauline monastery of Jasna Gora which is the home of the Black Madonna painting, a shrine of the Virgin Mary. Jasna Gora was founded in 1382 by Pauline monks who came from Hungary, the monastery withstood several sieges, including the legendary 40-day siege by the Swedes in 1655. Millions of pilgrims come to Czestochowa to see it every year. Take our tour and experience this religious and spiritual centre of Poland.

 Czestochowa is located in the heart of Krakowsko-Czestochowska Upland, an area characterized by beautiful Jurassic rocks. Czestochowa is usually associated with Jasna Gora Monastery, which is where Mary largest in the country. For most Poles it is an important pilgrimage destination and the main shrine of the Virgin Mary. The icon known as the Black Madonna of Czestochowa was crowned in 1656 as Queen and Protector of Poland credited with many miracles.