St Hedwig's Sculpture in Chełmsko Śląskie

On the corner of the townhouse at Market Square 4 in Chełmsko Śląskie stands a Gothic sculpture depicting St Hedwig, the patron saint of Silesia. It dates from around 1500.

What it depicts

The sculpture shows St Hedwig holding a church in her hand, most likely a reference to the first church erected in Chełmsko Śląskie.

Practical information

• Address: corner of the townhouse at Market Square 4, Chełmsko Śląskie
• Getting there: by the town's market square, on the way to the St Anne's Chapel in Chełmsko Śląskie
• What to expect: the sculpture viewed from street level, free of charge and with no time restrictions; nearby it is also worth planning a visit to the Cistercian Abbey in Krzeszów