Tarnau: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Tarnau, also known as Tarnów Opolski, has documented medieval origins: the place was mentioned in 1293, while archaeological finds point to an earlier settlement – including a cemetery, cult objects and a spearhead from the Roman period. Anyone interested in early settlement history will find a tangible cultural point of reference here.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Tarnau.

Geographical Setting

Tarnów Opolski is located on the Opole Plain (Równina Opolska).

Tarnów Opolski lies on the Opole–Strzelce Opolskie railway line. This makes the railway connection a specific point of reference for travellers interested in a place on a railway line. Opole is located in the surrounding area of Tarnów Opolski. The Piast Tower of Opole (Opole – wieża Piastowska), Dobra Castle, Góra Świętej Anny and Moszna Castle are located in the wider regional area of Tarnów Opolski.

Culture

The local lime-burning tradition has been documented since the 16th century; the first lime kiln was built in 1807, and ten farm lime kilns were recorded in 1845.

St. Martin's Church contains a preserved late Gothic presbytery that was converted into a chapel, a Baroque altar and an 18th-century Rococo baptismal font.

If you would like to compare other places in addition to Tarnau, the following local pages lead to the next selection: Przysiecz, Sławice, Krasiejów, Proskau, Malapane, Zedlitz, Sosnówka, Ochotz.

To the overarching travel overview: Opolski.