In Glatz, you encounter the city’s history in many different forms: at the fortress complex, in underground spaces, in the museum and among the buildings of the Old Town. The subjects range from the history of the fortress and medieval ways of life to architecture and collections. There is also a route for young visitors, with puzzles and secrets.

The fortress and underground passages

The upper visitor route at Twierdza Kłodzko presents the history of the complex from the 10th to the 20th century. Beneath the entire Stok bojowy lies an underground defence system with around seven kilometres of passages. Its scale and location beneath the combat slope offer a distinctive insight into the fortress’s historical function.

Another underground discovery is the “1000 Years of Poland Underground Tourist Route.” It was created in the 1960s in Kłodzko’s underground labyrinth and runs for about 600 metres from ul. Czeska, at the foot of the fortress, to ul. Zawiszy Czarnego. Along the walk, city music, tavern visitors and fairground sounds evoke the atmosphere of Kłodzko in the past. Events from the Napoleonic campaign are re-enacted on the Stok bojowy. Check the event schedule before your visit.

City history in the museum and Old Town

The Muzeum Ziemi Kłodzkiej is housed in a Baroque building that was once part of the Jesuit college. Among its most important collections are pewter and numismatics, Silesian clocks from the industrialisation period in Lower Silesia, and distinctive glassware. These include works by artists who were active in the Ziemia Kłodzka region after 1945. The exhibits on display may vary.

At the museum, you can also visit medieval underground rooms. They lie more than six metres below ground and present the everyday life of Kłodzko’s former residents. Alongside the collections, the museum also offers a vivid portrayal of life in the city.

The Rynek is an integral part of the historic Old Town. Notable buildings include the Gothic bridge in Kłodzko, built in place of an earlier wooden bridge. It is dated to sometime between 1281 and 1390, although the date is uncertain. Six votive figures adorn the bridge.

The Parish Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is the oldest surviving church in Kłodzko. Its architecture and interior are shaped primarily by the late Gothic period and, in particular, the Baroque. The Baroque Marian Column also tells part of the city’s history: it is a vow of gratitude for the city’s deliverance from plague and fire, and commemorates two tragic events that befell Kłodzko.

On ul. Czeska, a 17th-century palace belonging to the Wallis family has been preserved. The family originated in Ireland and Wales. The building adds an example from this period to the city’s range of historical landmarks.

Miniatures and discoveries for young visitors

Park Miniatur Minieuroland features miniature landmarks and well-known buildings from Poland, Europe and around the world. The city describes it as a leisure and entertainment destination for the whole family. Those who would rather solve puzzles and explore the city on foot can follow the “Szlakiem kłodzkich zabytków: dla dzieci” route, which invites young visitors to explore Kłodzko on a walk full of puzzles, secrets and surprises.

Discover more destinations: Leśna, Nowy Gierałtów, Ołdrzychowice Kłodzkie, Bad Kudowa, Lasówka, Międzylesie, Domaszków, Wójtowice.

Go to the overview of the wider region: Kłodzki.