Basilica & Monastery in Hejnice
“Baroque architectural jewel & gateway to UNESCO primeval beech forests”
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About this place
Located in a lush valley under the northern slopes of the Jizera Mountains, just 20 minutes from Poland, Hejnice has been a prominent pilgrimage site since medieval times. The grand Baroque Basilica of the Visitation features ornate frescoes, the Clam-Gallas family crypt, and direct access to dramatic rocky peaks.
Hike from the basilica up to the Ořešník granite viewpoint overlooking the valley.
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