Landscape parks
In the central-eastern part of the Opole Voivodeship, between Leśnica, Gogolin, Strzelce Opolskie, Ujazd and Zdzieszowice, stretches the Góra Świętej Anny Landscape Park. Established in 1988, it protects 5,051 hectares of the Chełm Ridge, the western part of the Silesian Upland. This is an area where nature protection intertwines with places of great importance for the memory of Upper Silesia.
The heart of the park is the hill of the same name. The village of Góra Świętej Anny lies on its slopes, while the summit is occupied by a basilica and a sanctuary with the statue of St Anne holding Mary and Jesus, which for years has drawn pilgrims. Right next to it stands an amphitheatre with a monument commemorating the insurgent deed — one of the most recognisable landmarks of the region.
The village of Góra Świętej Anny is the most convenient starting point; the summit with the sanctuary is a short walk away. Allow an hour or two to see the basilica, the amphitheatre and the surroundings at an unhurried pace. Since the park lies between five towns, the trip combines easily with visits to Leśnica, Gogolin or Strzelce Opolskie.
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