Czestochowa is in south Poland, right on the Warta River. Czestochowa is famous for being the home of the Pauline Monastery of Jasna Gora, which houses the painting called the Black Madonna, which is a shrine to the Virgin Mary. Millions of people come to see the painting every year. Because it is such a popular tourist town, you’ll find plenty of hotels in Czestochowa, Poland.

When visiting Czestochowa, you’ll want to take in the sites of the town in addition to seeing the famous painting. When you visit the monastery, don’t miss the spectacular basilica there. The architecture is beautiful all over the downtown area. But, the St. James the Apostle Church is one of the most striking examples of architecture you’ll find. There are tons of monuments all over town, including a Lusatian culture excavation site with a museum, and if you drive 25 kilometers outside of the town, you can visit a medieval castle in Olsztyn.