Place to visit
Golgotha of the Beskids, Poland: what it is and when to go
Golgotha of the Beskids is a place of interest in Poland (Żabnica). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to October and December. In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Place of interest · History
- Where
- Poland
- Best time
- May to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- KRK Balice, 68 km as the crow flies
- Website
- golgota-beskidow.pl
- Coordinates
- 49.63899, 19.11798
What it is and where
Golgotha of the Beskids is a place of interest in Poland (Żabnica). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Na Górze Matyska w miejscowości Radziechowy stoi ogromny krzyż. Wykonany ze stali nierdzewnej widnieje z dala - lśni, zwłaszcza w blasku słońca. Krzyż został wzniesiony przez miejscowych parafian dla uczczenia Roku Jubileuszowego.
It is in Żabnica, where this site lists 89 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 49.63899, 19.11798; the nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK, Balice), 68 km as the crow flies. How to get around Poland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Poland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Golgotha of the Beskids is May to October and December.
- JanPossible8:22
- FebPossible9:51
- MarPossible11:33
- AprPossible13:30
- MayBest time15:09
- JunBest time16:04
- JulBest time15:41
- AugBest time14:14
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:28
- NovPossible8:47
- DecBest time7:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Poland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Poland
To enter Poland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Poland checklist. Currency: Złoty (PLN); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 997 police · 999 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Radziechowy - Hala RadziechowskaHiking2.4 km
- Saint Catherine of Alexandria church in CięcinaHistoric wooden church in Cięcina, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland3.0 km
- Lipowa - Magurka RadziechowskaHiking3.9 km
- Browar PintaBrewery4.1 km
- Aquapark LeśnaWith kids4.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Poland guide.
More in Poland: History
- Auschwitz concentration camp: German network of concentration and extermination camps in occupied Poland during World War II
- Treblinka extermination camp: Nazi extermination camp in eastern occupied Poland
- Malbork Castle: castle built in Prussia (now Poland) by the Teutonic Knights
- Jelenia Góra
- Sobibor extermination camp: Nazi extermination camp in south-eastern Poland
- Wieliczka Salt Mine: salt mine (Wieliczka, Poland)
Every Poland place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Golgotha of the Beskids?
It is a place of interest in Poland. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Golgotha of the Beskids?
May to October and December. In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56.
How do you get to Golgotha of the Beskids?
The nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK), 68 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Poland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Poland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Radziechowy - Hala Radziechowska, Saint Catherine of Alexandria church in Cięcina, Lipowa - Magurka Radziechowska. The rest is in the Poland guide.
Keep reading
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- History2944 places for history in Poland, from Auschwitz concentration camp to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October and December. Each with its own season by a
- PolandBefore travelling to Poland: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but the currency is the złoty: pay…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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