Chęciny town
The town is first mentioned in historical documents from 1275.
It obtained its city charter in 1325
15 km away from Kielce (regional center)
In the western part of Holy Cross Mountains
+4000 inhabitants
The Parish Church of St Bartholomew (14th century)
Renaissance synagogue
Franciscan monastery complex
Accessed by expressway S7
Royal Castle at Chęciny
Architectural style - Polish Gothic
Construction started - 13th century
Completed before 1280
Demolished 1607, 1655-1657, 1707
Open to visitors
