Tenczynek: Hotels and Accommodations

In the vicinity of Tenczynek lies Rudno (Tęczyn) – Zamek XIVw., a 14th-century castle. For a culture-oriented trip to Tenczynek, this is a specific historical point of reference.

You can book a hotel in Tenczynek.

Culture

In the area surrounding Tenczynek are Mirow – straznica, Babice – Ruiny gotyckiego zamku XIII w., Wielka Góra, Czyżowa, Łyse Skały and Jaskinia Nietoperzowa.

In the wider region of Tenczynek lies Tomaszowicach – Dwór.

Geographical Location

Tenczynek is located in Poland, in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship and Kraków County.

History

Tenczynek is home to the Baroque Church of St. Catherine, built between 1728 and 1742. Its crypt contains the grave of Jan Tęczyński, who is described as the last member of the Tęczyński family.

There is also a wooden bell tower from the 18th century next to the church, dated to 1748.

Nature

The geological educational trail presents several geological sites that are important for understanding the geology and morphology of the region around Kraków. It therefore suits an interest in geology and landforms.

Tenczynek is also associated with a former coal-mining landscape dating from the late 18th to the mid-20th century.

A geological and educational trail around former quarries consists of two loops with a combined length of 16 km.

To the higher-level travel overview: Krzeszowice.