Szczecin
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Summary
Szczecin is a city of contrasts with a mix of architecture inherited from wildly different ages. The city has a unique character and is known for its monumental architecture and beautiful greenery. The city plan resembles that of Paris, and it is often called the Paris of the North.
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Reasons to visit
- Szczecin is a major seaport and Poland's seventh-largest city. It is located near the Baltic Sea and the German border, making it a great destination for those interested in exploring the region.
- Szczecin's city plan resembles that of Paris, mostly because Szczecin was rebuilt in the 1880s according to a design by Georges-Eugène Haussmann, who had redesigned Paris under Napoléon III.
- The Gothic monuments preserved to this day are parts of European Route of Brick Gothic.
- A portion of the Szczecin Landscape Park in the forest of Puszcza Bukowa lies within Szczecin's boundaries.
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Why is Szczecin worth visiting?
- Szczecin is a major seaport and Poland's seventh-largest city. It is located near the Baltic Sea and the German border, making it a great destination for those interested in exploring the region.
- Szczecin's city plan resembles that of Paris, mostly because Szczecin was rebuilt in the 1880s according to a design by Georges-Eugène Haussmann, who had redesigned Paris under Napoléon III.
- The Gothic monuments preserved to this day are parts of European Route of Brick Gothic.
- A portion of the Szczecin Landscape Park in the forest of Puszcza Bukowa lies within Szczecin's boundaries.
What are the best day trips from Szczecin?
- Crooked Forest
- Świnoujście
- Kostrzyn Fortress
- Wolin National Park
- Kościół św. Stanisława Kostki w Chwarszczanach
- Ruins of the church in Trzęsacz