Avenue of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Aleja Najświętszej Maryi Panny
A 1.5 km tree-lined avenue linking the Old Town with Jasna Góra. It is the route pilgrims take and is lined with cafés and historic buildings.
The Avenue of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the main axis of Częstochowa. It runs from St. Sigismund's Church in the east to the foot of Jasna Góra in the west. The avenue is about 1.5 km long, divided into three sections with green strips in between. Along it stand 19th-century buildings, shops, restaurants, and the Częstochowa Museum, and outdoor events are held here in summer. During the August pilgrimage season, groups who have walked hundreds of kilometers from across the country sing hymns as they make their way along the avenue toward Jasna Góra, a spectacular sight. Free to visit, and best explored on foot.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Old Town Hall & Częstochowa Museum
- Match Production Museum
- Holy Family Archcathedral
- St. Sigismund's Church
- Jasna Góra Monastery & Black Madonna
- Jasna Góra Tower & Treasury
- Olsztyn Castle
- Sokole Góry Nature Reserve