Bell Tower

The Kraków−Częstochowa Upland


At 106m, this is the tallest historic church tower in Poland and offers views over the monastery complex and the expanse of al NMP. With many fallen predecessors, the current tower dates to 1906.


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2. Paulite Monastery of Jasna Góra

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4. Chapel of Our Lady

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5. Treasury

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7. Museum of Iron Ore Mining

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8. Częstochowa Museum

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