• Chęstochowa is located in the Krakowsko-Częstochowska Upland. With the population of 255 000, the city covers the area of 160 sq km. Historically the city belongs to the Małopolska Region. The Jasna Góra Church and the Monastery with the miraculous painting of Our Lady are the main Marian cult centre in Poland. For this reason, Częstochowa is recognised as the spiritual capital of Poland.
  
  Częstochowa was founded in the 11th century. The first reference to the city dates back to 1220. The name originates from the Slavic name Częstochow. In the years 1370-1393, Częstochowa was given as a fief to Ladislaus, the Duke of Opole, who in 1382 founded Pauline Monastery. Częstochowa received city rights between 1370 and 1377; in 1502 the city received the charter under the Magdeburg Law.
  
  In the 17th century, the Monastery was changed into a stronghold, which successfu...

Portals

• The Official Częstochowa City Council Web Portal
  News, tourist information, transport, history of the city, photo gallery.
• Częstochowa - City Guide - NaszeMiasto.pl
  Events in Częstochowa, night life, eating out, cinema, accommodation, touirst attractions.
• Częstochowa - The City You Don't Know
  Information for Częstochowa citizens and tourists. Where to go and have fun? Where to eat? What to see? All answers are here. Night life, discos and pubs, museums and shopping guide.
• Częstochowa News Bulletin
  Company directory, timetables, history of the city, Jasna Góra, photo galleries.
• Częstochowa Poviat - Poviat Starosty (local government)
  Information about Częstochowa Poviat and Communes, adverts.
• Częstochowa Wita - Web Portal
  Information centre, events, adverts, company directory.
• Częstochowa on-line
  News, hotels, timetables, tourist information.

Information about the town or city

• Częstochowa - Wikipedia
  Location, history, monuments and tourist attractions, transport.
• Częstochowa City Plan
  Interactive map of Częstochowa - street and object search.
• Jasna Góra Plan - jpg file
  Plan of Jasna Góra.
• Weather Forecast - Częstochowa - onet.pl
  Weather Forecast for Częstochowa for the next few days.

Tourist attractions

• Historic buidings in Częstochowa
  Description and images of historic buildings.
• Panorama of Częstochowa
  Photo gallery of Częstochowa.
• Photo Gallery - Jasna Góra
  Images of Jasna Góra - Monastery, fortress around the Monastery, John Paul II monument.
• Sanctuary of Our Lady of Jasna Góra in Częstochowa
  Sanctuary history, Jasna Góra guide, information for pilgrims.
• Tourist Attractions of Częstochowa - Polish Trails
  Tourist attractions have been divided into specific groups such as castles, churches, entertainment, etc. Numerous images and a detailed description of tourist attractions will provide you with comprehensive information about the city
• Virtual Walk Through Częstochowa
  Panoramas of Częstochowa, descriptions of interesting places.

Timetables (Bus Station, Railway Station, public transport)

• Railway station timetables - Częstochowa - train departures
  Train departure timetable - trains. Select the preferred time of departure.
• Railway station timetables -Częstochowa - train arrivals
  Train arrivals timetable. Select arrival time e.g. between 12:00 and 13:00.
• Częstochowa Bus Station
  Timetables - suburban and intercity connections.
• Public Transport Timetable
  Timetables according to bus no.

Discussion forum

• Discussion Forum - Częstochowa
  Free, independent and non-commercial forum of the city of Częstochowa.
• Discussion Forum - Gazeta.pl
  Częstochowa citizens discussion forum.