Bydgoszcz

A historical city in Poland.

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Summary

Bydgoszcz is a city in northern Poland. It is an architecturally rich city, with many styles present. The city is mostly associated with water, sports, Art Nouveau buildings, waterfront, music, and urban greenery. It is worth noting that Bydgoszcz boasts the largest city park in Poland.

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Reasons to visit

  • It is an architecturally rich city, with gothic, neo-gothic, neo-baroque, neoclassicist, modernist and Art Nouveau styles present, for which it has earned the nickname of Little Berlin.
  • The notable granaries on Mill Island and along the riverside belong to one of the most recognized timber-framed landmarks in Poland.
  • The oldest building in the city is the Cathedral of St Martin and St Nicolas, commonly known as Fara Church.
  • The Church of the Assumption of the Holy Virgin, commonly referred to as "The Church of Poor Clares," is a famous landmark of the city.The city has the largest city park in Poland.

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Why is Bydgoszcz worth visiting?
  • It is an architecturally rich city, with gothic, neo-gothic, neo-baroque, neoclassicist, modernist and Art Nouveau styles present, for which it has earned the nickname of Little Berlin.
  • The notable granaries on Mill Island and along the riverside belong to one of the most recognized timber-framed landmarks in Poland.
  • The oldest building in the city is the Cathedral of St Martin and St Nicolas, commonly known as Fara Church.
  • The Church of the Assumption of the Holy Virgin, commonly referred to as "The Church of Poor Clares," is a famous landmark of the city.The city has the largest city park in Poland.
What are the best day trips from Bydgoszcz?
  • Toruń
  • Basilica of Our Lady of Licheń
  • Gniezno
  • Grudziądz
  • Biskupin
  • Ciechocinek
  • Tuchola Forest
  • Park Narodowy Bory Tucholskie