The best road cycling routes around Goczałkowice-Zdrój

Charming, well-kept place. You can rest and eat something. Cafes, bars all around.

The Pszczyna Town Hall is one of the oldest buildings in the city – its history dates back to at least the 17th century. The current building has a Neo-Renaissance form, given during a thorough reconstruction in 1931. Previously, the building was expanded, among others, in 1861, and in 1738 it received a small clock tower. Since 1716, it has continuously served as the seat of the Pszczyna city authorities.

Old fire station (remise) in Rudołtowice Historical outline The building was erected in **1933** by the then municipality of Rudołtowice. For decades, the facility served firefighters as a base for rescue and firefighting operations. Due to its small size (approx. 35 m²), it probably originally housed only one fire engine, perhaps still horse-drawn. In 1980, the Volunteer Fire Brigade unit in Rudołtowice moved to a new headquarters, located a few hundred meters away. From that moment on, the old facility was used by firefighters mainly for storing equipment and as a paper storage. In recent years, the building has become the center of a long-standing legal dispute. In 2013, firefighters received information that the land on which the fire station stands is private property (heirs of a former village resident), which led to demands for the building to be vacated by the new owners of the plot. The case ended positively for the firefighters – in 2023, the unit was legally reinstated in possession of the property. Description of the facility Architecture: It is a small, single-story building made of red brick, covered with a gable roof. Details: A characteristic feature of the facility is the **turret (bell tower)** preserved on the roof, which historically served firefighters to dry fire hoses. Condition: Currently, the main entrance gate to the building is bricked up. For the local community, the fire station remains an important "memento and a piece of the village's history," as emphasized by representatives of the OSP Rudołtowice, fighting to save the facility from potential demolition.

Uzdrowisko Goczałkowice-Zdrój is a small and picturesque spa town located in the Silesian Voivodeship, in the Pszczyna County. Its history dates back to 1856, when rich brine springs were discovered during salt exploration. Today, it is one of the most important rheumatological and rehabilitation centers in southern Poland. Spa Park: covers an area of about 7 hectares. It includes walking paths, ponds, a brine graduation tower, a sundial (where a person's shadow is the pointer), and the historic Old Drinking Hall of Medicinal Waters “Maria Quelle”.

The Church of St. Clement I, Pope in Miedźna, is the largest wooden church in the Pszczyna region and one of the most valuable monuments of sacral architecture in Upper Silesia. The building is located on the official Wooden Architecture Trail of the Silesian Voivodeship. Beginnings of the parish and the first church: 1326: The first documented mention of the parish appears in a record of Peter's Pence compiled by Father Andrzej de Verulis from the Diocese of Krakow. The document mentions the first parish priest, Bernhard. An earlier church already stood in this place at that time. Period of the Reformation (1594–1628): The church passes into the hands of Protestants (Lutherans). However, the parish in Miedźna resisted the new trends the longest in the entire Pszczyna landed estate, thanks to the unwavering stance of the Catholic parish priest, Father Andrzej Piotrowski. After a period of turmoil, the church returned to the Catholics, and the first new parish priest was Father Mikołaj Silnicki. Construction and expansion of the current church 17th / 18th century: The exact moment of the construction of the current structure is debated by researchers – some sources point to the 17th century, others specify the construction for the 1720s. A larch building with a log construction was erected at that time. 1721: A key reconstruction and enlargement of the church took place. The main nave was extended and connected with the previously freestanding wooden bell tower. 1859: The church underwent another significant modernization. War losses (1943): During World War II, 3 historic bells were requisitioned from the church tower for military purposes.

A great place to take a break. Very friendly service. Huge selection.

A very well-maintained roadside cross in Międzyrzecz.

The driveway right up to the dam