History Zywiec

Zywiec status of a town in 1327. Previously, there was a village. With the acquisition of municipal law, the city began to develop trade. The city began to grow very rapidly, so that at the turn of the fifteenth and sixteenth century Zywiec to becoming one of the most prosperous commercial centers in Beskydy.

In the seventeenth century, during the Swedish Deluge the town on several occasions in the line of the war, and suffered greatly. Then the Swedes looted and burned part of the city.

In 1838, Zywiec went into the hands of the Habsburgs. During the reign of this dynasty was a significant increase in the settlements, and then the industrialization of the city. During this period, many industries were created, including the famous brewery archducal.

In 1939, Zywiec - a powerful industrial center - was incorporated into the Third Reich, and its name changed to Saybusch. During the Second World War the city, especially the people - suffered a lot (hence the Germans deported about 20,000. People). After the war began again to revive Zywiec.

Good to know

archducal in Zywiec brewery, probably the most famous producer of Polish beer brands, created in 1856 on the initiative of Prince Albert Frederick of Austria.

Even in the nineteenth century, the local beer has become increasingly popular in Galicia. The twentieth century saw further development of the local brewery, which now produces more and more beer. During the Second World War the brewery was occupied by Germany. At that time, local production is almost entirely directed only to the needs of the military. After the war, the brewery was renamed Zakady Piwowarskie w ywcu.

Now brewery Zywiec for tourists began to conduct tours, opened a museum of beer, where they spent tasting drink. Z $ 17 per person, with wine it will cost another 14 z. For minors - 9 z (try to give the juice).

best place to start exploring the city - the market. In the central part of town is the Town Hall. Although the first town hall was built here as early as 1706. Around the market there is an interesting historical homes, most of which were built during the reign of the Habsburgs.

Near the market's Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin. The temple was built in the fifteenth century. Near the cathedral is also the Catholic Church, which was built in the early fifteenth century. The temple is often called the Church of Three Crosses.

Most of the city park is about 30 hectares of green areas, flowers and fountains. Near the entrance to the park, towering two palaces.

worth a visit and Lake Zywiec. Lake is so large (8 km in length and 2 km in width) that you can easily find a place to retreat and relax after sightseeing.

Getting there: Zywiec is one of the best places in the Beskydy. It can be reached from many cities and towns how to use the train and bus.