St. Hedwig Bastion
The first fortifications in Nysa were built in the 16 th century according to the design by Johanes Shneider from Lindau. In the year 1643, the fortifications were rebuilt according to the rules...
The first fortifications in Nysa were built in the 16 th century according to the design by Johanes Shneider from Lindau. In the year 1643, the fortifications were rebuilt according to the rules...
The history of the St. John the Baptist and St. Nicholas Church and parish dates back to the 13 th century. Back then, it was located in the Old Town. In 1663, it was demolished and the...
Penance crosses were placed by the murderer as a result of the so-called conciliation agreement with the family of the deceased. This custom came to our lands from the west in the Middle Ages and was...
Built in 1741 by the Austrians. In 1745, it was converted by the Prussians into the lunette-shaped water fort. In the 1807, the fort was destroyed by the army of Württemberg. Its reconstruction...
The Weigh House, founded by Bishop Jan Sitsch, was built in 1602-1604. It was the seat of the Administrative Board of the Episcopal Duchy, as well as the chamber of weights and measures. In the...
The gate tower, which was a part of the city fortifications from the 14 th century, is 33 metres high. It is a Gothic, two-storey building. In the 17 th century, it was added a Renaissance attic...
The gate tower, which was a part of the city fortifications from the 14 th century. It was built in 1350 in the Gothic style. This is a four-storey brick building. It was elevated in the 16 th ...
The Jesuit College was built in the years 1669-1671, founded by Bishop Karol Habsburg. It was established as a continuation of the St. Anne Seminary destroyed during the thirty years’ war. The...