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Szczecin is the capital and largest city of West Pomeranian Voivodeship in northwestern Poland, near the Baltic Sea and the German border. It has a rich history, diverse architecture and cultural heritage, and is a major seaport and Poland's seventh-largest city.
- Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle. Founded in the 14th century, the castle for the Dukes of Pomerania got its marvellous Late Renaissance architecture in the 1570s.
- Szczecin Philharmonic. You don’t have to be an expert on classical music to enjoy this concert hall, which won the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture in 2015.
- Wały Chrobrego (Chrobry Embankment) Raised almost 20 metres over the Oder River, this monumental embankment is more than half a kilometre in length. The promenade, laid out just before the First World War, follows the riverside course of Szczecin’s Medieval fortifications, which were pulled down in the 18th century.
- Stare Miasto (Old Town) The oldest quarter in Szczecin, below the Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle, was completely levelled during the Second World War. And unlike in cities like Warsaw, Poznań and Gdańsk there was no immediate reconstruction.
Apr 26, 2024 · Szczecin is a large and underrated city in the northwest of Poland, with a rich history and a maritime vibe. Discover its attractions, from the Venice-like area to the castle, the cathedral, and the industrial heritage.
Sep 6, 2024 · Explore Szczecin in Poland, with its rich history, stunning architecture, beautiful waterfront, the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle, and lush green spaces.
Sep 6, 2024 · Szczecin is a port city and capital of western Poland, on the Oder River near the Baltic Sea. Learn about its history, industries, monuments, and cultural institutions from Britannica.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Szczecin. Poland, Europe. Well off any track non-German tourists tread, the western port city of Szczecin (shcheh-cheen) is a lively city awash with students and a muddle of architecture inherited from wildly different ages.
