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The origins of the Castle of Bielsko-Biała date from the Piast dynasty, but it owes its present eclectic appearance to the Sułkowski family, who were its owners from the middle of the 18th century to 1945. Nowadays, the castle houses collections of the Bielsko-Biała Museum. During the visit to the castle we can experience the past elegance and learn more about the history of the city, admiring old and contemporary art, and even listen to good music.

The building of the Municipal Savings Bank in Bielsko-Biała, also known as “ Patria” was for many years the seat of the restaurant of the same name. It is yet another building designed by Karol Korn, an outstanding and of merit for the city. The landmark splendid building with a clock and city’s coat of arms was erected in 1889. The edifice combines the NeoRenaissance and Baroque styles, and the interior represents the Neo-Rococo and Secession styles.

Boleslaw Chrobry Square (Plac Bolesława Chrobrego) is the focal point of Bielsko-Biala. It was built in the nineteenth century, and soon - because of its convenient location - replaced the Old Town Square. The present form of the square is the result of the idea from the beginning of this century. The square is dominated by the Castle of the Sulkowski Dukes. The buildings around the square represent different architectural styles. The square has an area of 3600 square metres. In the east it is adjacent to busy 3 Maja Street and to the south to Wzgórze Street.

The Main Post Office is one of the most emblematic buildings of Bielsko-Biala. It is one of the main landmarks of the city. The building with its characteristic dome and the statues of Jupiter and Mercury was erected at a record pace in the period of twelve months from 1897 to 1898. It is one of the buildings designed by Karol Korn, a famous architect from Bielsko. The post office still operates in this historic building nowadays.

The Old Town of Bielsko is the oldest part of the downtown. It is located on Town Hill. It has preserved a medieval urban layout. Beside old arcaded town houses there are the castle of the Sułkowski Dukes and the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas within the Old Town. This part of the city, which was originally surrounded with defence walls, is currently limited by Chrobry Square (Plac Chrobrego) and Orkana, Waryńskiego, Zamkowa, Św. Trójcy Streets.

Cellar castle on the market since January 12, 2009.

Delicacy is a typical cake in Bielsko Biala.

Farm Cafe is located near the Castle, provides 25 places on offer coffee desserts, sandwiches and of course coffee.