Żory district, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

Places to visit near Żory

Żory is a town in Żory district, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, home to about 63,174 people. Within 50 km by road there are 227 places to visit — 97 churches, 61 forts & heritage, 20 parks and 21 museums. The must-see places are Pałac W Baranowicach (3 km), Kościół Pw. Trójcy Przenajświętszej W Palowicach (8 km) and Kościół Pw. Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny W Studzionce (13 km).

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Żory, Silesian Voivodeship
Żory, Żory district, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Żory at a glance

Location
Żory district, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Population
about 63,174
Coordinates
50.0452° N, 18.7006° E
Places within 50 km
227 (227 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Żory

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Żory: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Żory

108 churches within 100 km of Żory. The closest is Kościół Pw. Trójcy Przenajświętszej W Palowicach (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Żory

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Żory. The closest is Pałac W Baranowicach (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Żory

28 parks within 100 km of Żory. The closest is Zagroda Żubrów (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Żory

23 museums within 100 km of Żory. The closest is Muzeum Prasy Śląskiej (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Żory

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Żory. The closest is Wzgórze Wandy (37 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Żory

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Żory. The closest is Rezerwat Rotuz (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Żory

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Żory
  2. 3 km Pałac W Baranowicach · heritage site, Żory
  3. 10 km Kościół Pw. Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny W Studzionce · church, Pszczyna
  4. 4 km Kościół Pw. Świętego Jakuba Starszego Apostoła W Wiśle Małej · church, Pszczyna
  5. 24 km Kościół Pw. Trójcy Przenajświętszej W Palowicach · church, Rybnik
  6. 9 km Kościół Pw. Świętego Jerzego · church, Rybnik
  7. 17 km Back to Żory

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How to reach Żory

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Żory by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches97108Kościół Pw. Trójcy Przenajświętszej W Palowicach (8 km)
    Forts & heritage6180Pałac W Baranowicach (3 km)
    Parks2028Zagroda Żubrów (23 km)
    Museums2123Muzeum Prasy Śląskiej (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1118Wzgórze Wandy (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens910Rezerwat Rotuz (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Vodní Nádrž Těrlicko (44 km)
    Other attractions33Wieża Ciśnień W Zabrzu (36 km)
    Caves23Dziura W Stołowie (48 km)
    Treks01Wisła Jawornik Hotel Stok PKS – Skolnity (56 km)

    Żory: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Żory?

    Pałac W Baranowicach (heritage site, about 3 km), Kościół Pw. Trójcy Przenajświętszej W Palowicach (church, about 8 km), Kościół Pw. Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny W Studzionce (church, about 13 km), Kościół Pw. Świętego Jerzego (church, about 17 km), Kościół Pw. Świętego Jakuba Starszego Apostoła W Wiśle Małej (church, about 18 km), Kościół Pw. Matki Bożej Królowej Różańca Świętego (church, about 19 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Żory?

    227 places on Spotwander: 97 churches, 61 forts & heritage, 20 parks, 21 museums, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Żory?

    Kościół Pw. Trójcy Przenajświętszej W Palowicach, about 8 km by road; Kościół Pw. Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny W Studzionce (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Żory?

    Pałac W Baranowicach, about 3 km by road; Pałac Hegenscheidtów (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Żory?

    Zagroda Żubrów, about 23 km by road; Park Zdrojowy (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Żory?

    Start in Żory, visit Pałac W Baranowicach, then Kościół Pw. Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny W Studzionce, then Kościół Pw. Świętego Jakuba Starszego Apostoła W Wiśle Małej, then Kościół Pw. Trójcy Przenajświętszej W Palowicach, then Kościół Pw. Świętego Jerzego, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Żory?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Żory

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Żory’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Żory on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.