15 th April Teusday 2014
Legend has it that Cieszyn was founded in 810 by the three sons of the Polish King Leszek III, who met here following a long parting and enjoyed so much that they established a town in the very place ( Cieszym means in English "enjoy").
In all truth, however, the settlement of Cieszyn was founded in the 10th century ( town rights 1220). Since 13th century Cieszyn had been the capital of independent Cieszyn Dutchy and the Cieszyn of Silesia. Cieszyn is located about 70 km from Bytom. It is a best to start walk through the wondeful old town of Cieszyn from the market where there is a well with St. Florian's statue.
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| Cieszyn's emblem |
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| A well with St. Florian statue. |
Here is located Museum of Cieszyn Silesia which has rich resources , divided into archeological,ethnographic , history and art. There is also a permanent exhibition "On the borderline of history and cultures"
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| Museum of Cieszyn Silesia located in a Palace which belonged to Larisch family. |
Market square in Cieszyn
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| The ancient books. |
The museum looks like it was built to keep out the cold.
ReplyDeleteYes it's very cold especially in summer.
DeleteThose ancient books would hold a lot of history.
ReplyDeleteOf course you are right.
DeleteThe museum looks like an interesting place to visit.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome.
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