Castles
Castle Hill in Cieszyn is the historic heart of the town, rising above the Olza River by the Polish-Czech border. The former stronghold preserves the Romanesque Rotunda of St Nicholas and St Wenceslaus, the Gothic Piast Tower and a park with remains of the castle. It is one of the essential stops on a walk through Cieszyn.
The Rotunda of St Nicholas and St Wenceslaus is a Romanesque building from the turn of the 11th and 12th centuries and one of Cieszyn’s best-known landmarks. Its image appeared on the Polish 20-złoty banknote. The Piast Tower, a former defensive tower of the Dukes of Cieszyn, offers views over the Polish and Czech parts of the town and the surrounding hills.
Nearby stands the 19th-century classicist Habsburg palace, now connected with the activities of Zamek Cieszyn and a music school. A landscape park surrounds the hill with paths, lawns and views over the Olza valley. Take time for a quiet walk, then cross the border bridge into Czech Cieszyn to compare the two sides of the town.
The hill itself is free to enter, while the Piast Tower and rotunda require a ticket. Opening hours and prices can vary by month, events and conservation work, so check current information from Zamek Cieszyn before travelling. Access is possible from the Old Town and from the car park side on Dojazdowa Street. Allow extra time if you plan to climb the tower.
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