Częstochowa can be considered a very safe city, monitored by Municipal Police surveillance. Tourist season in Częstochowa peaks mostly before and during christian holidays associated with cult of Virgin Mary:

• May 3: Feast of Blessed Virgin Mary Queen of Poland
• July 16: Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
• August 15: Feast of the Assumption of Mary
• August 26: Blessed Feast of Our Lady of Częstochowa
• September 8: Feast of the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary
• December 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Feast of the Assumption of Mary and Blessed Feast of Our Lady of Częstochowa, both taking place in August, are the main Marian holidays celebrated in Częstochowa with more than 3.000.000 tourists and pilgrims arriving in our City.

Emergency Numbers:

• 112 – European Union general emergency number
• 999 – Medical Emergency
• 998 – Fire Emergency
• 997 – Police
• 996 – Counter Terrorism Center
• 986 – Municipal Police

0048 601 100 300 – Mountain Emergency Rescue (in case of emergencies taking place on Częstochowa-Kraków Uplands)