Pszczyna

Pszczyna is a small town in the Silesian Voivodeship of southern Poland.

Understand

Pszczyna the capital of the former Duchy of Pszczyna, is a town with a centuries-old history. This is evidenced by one of the most beautiful castles in the Silesian Voivodeship. In addition to Princess Daisy's Castle, in Pszczyna you can admire the nearby Castle Park, the Silesian Press Museum, the Evangelical Church, the Market Square and the "Ludwikówka" Manor. While in Pszczyna, it is also worth visiting the Zagroda Wsi Pszczyńskiej Open-Air Museum and the European Bison Show Farm in Jankowice.

See

• 1 Pszczyna Castle (Zamek w Pszczynie), Brama Wybrańców 1, 43-200. A palace more than a castle, today a museum. The museum has about 80% of the original interior furnishings from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The castle's interior and furnishings have been meticulously recreated based on historical research results. Music concerts are held in the summer, both in the castle halls and outdoors. The palace is sometimes called Princess Daisy's Palace, referring to Daisy, Princess of Pless, who used to live there a century ago. Her bench stands in front of the castle gate. (updated Oct 2024)
• 2 Wojciech Korfanty's Museum of Silesian Press (Muzeum Prasy Śląskiej im. Wojciecha Korfantego), Piastowska 26, 43-200. As the name suggests, this museum is concerned with the history of the press in Silesia. http://www.muzeumprasy.pl/. (updated Oct 2024)