"Czestochowa O Come All Ye Faithful" Czestochowa by marishabandb

Czestochowa Travel Guide: 124 reviews and 269 photos

Jasna Gora - The Bright Mountain - Czestochowa

I was last in Czestochowa in 1976 as part of a Polish tour I made with my family.

That's more than a quarter of a century ago, but I can still picture the Jasna Gora monastery and the Basilica of the Virgin Mary vividly. This was the first site of pilgrimage I had ever visited and, not being a religious person myself (at that time), I found the entire place unbelievable. Donations and relics from pilgrims over the centuries seem to cover every inch of space. Crutches hung on walls; jewellery was displayed in cabinets, incredible riches ostentatiously on display. I've never seen anything like it before, or since.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Faith makes miracles happen, yes?
Cons:Get's too crowded in July and August
In a nutshell:An amazing place, if only to witness the faith of others

Last visit to Czestochowa: Dec 1969
Intro Updated Jan 8, 2003
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Castles on the Eagles' Nests Trail Off The Beaten Path (3)

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When NOT to say Thank You Tourist Traps (2)

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Written Jan 8, 2003

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Comments (32)

himalia11 Jun 17, 2004 at 6:55 AM Report Abuse

Circles and triangels - if I only had known this 10 years ago! I went on the men's toilet... was quite embarassing!
radz Apr 18, 2004 at 1:33 AM Report Abuse

Useful tips,Nice page,Happy Birthday!
Jim_Eliason Jul 15, 2003 at 3:14 PM Report Abuse

Nice page Marisha, you really made the place come alive.
matcrazy1 Jun 28, 2003 at 1:55 AM Report Abuse

Very, very interesting writings and stunning pictures in travelogue! Yes, it's something about sweet Slavic soul!
ExGuyParis Feb 27, 2003 at 2:00 AM Report Abuse

Extremely interesting page! I'd love to see the Black Madonna someday. I have been to the Shrine of Czestochowa in Doylestown, Pennsylvania-- not too far from Philadelphia.
Mandy23 Feb 27, 2003 at 1:49 AM Report Abuse

Interesting travelogue info's and photos! Thanks for sharing :-)
croisbeauty Jan 6, 2003 at 4:30 PM Report Abuse

sweat Slavic soul (dusha), no-others can do so.
Pawtuxet Nov 8, 2002 at 5:22 AM Report Abuse

A FINE presentation...we were knocked out w/ the architecture...thankfully a quiet day
Daja123 Oct 31, 2002 at 12:51 PM Report Abuse

Fascinating travelogue & great photos!
JudyinPA Aug 5, 2002 at 5:46 AM Report Abuse

There is so much good information here. Most interesting!