8 Kolobrzeska, Bydgoszcz, Poland
Szczecin is one of the most important Polish harbours although it is not strictly situated at the seaside (it is 65 km from it). It is situated by Polish-German border and by the Oder River and Dębie Lake. The city itself is the capital and the biggest city of Western Pomerania region of Poland. It is seventh biggest city in Poland with population of almost 401 thousand inhabitants. Due to its frontier location it is attractive not only for the Poles but also for German and Dannish tourists. Szczecin impresses with its star shape street layout, thanks to this fact, it is compared to Paris. Discover historical and modern postcard sites in this vibrant city!
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Meeting with your guide in your Szczecin hotel or optional bus transfer from the place you stay in and transfer to Szczecin and then meeting with your guide. City's tour sightseeing of the main Szczecin landmarks: Wały Chrobrego, National Museum, Maritime University, Harbour and Royal Gates, Różanka Rose Garden, Szczecin Philharmonic, Entrance to Sczecin Ducal Castle, St. Jacob Apostol Archcathedral, Underground Route and Breakthroughs Dialog Centre. Return to your hotel.
Szczecin is the 7th biggest city in Poland (about 407 thousand inhabitants) and after Tri-city the most important harbor city in Poland. The city can boast many historic monuments and is also a university and culture centre. The most popular sightseeing sites in Szczecin include: the Castle of Pomerania Princes.
Wały Chrobrego is a viewing terrace of 500 meters length. Most of tourist admire a view to Oder River and a harbour from this place. The embankment was created at the beginning of the 20th century. In the northern part of the terrace there are local authority buildings and in the southern part there are historic buildings of Marine Academy, Modern Theatre and Marine National Museum. In Wały Chrobrego vicinity there is also a big park. The terrace is an excellent place for a stroll not only during a day but also very ...
Szczecin and the castle of Pomerania Princes (Polish: Zamek Książąt Pomorskich) is a history of a stronghold in this place that dates back to the 12th century. The castle construction started in the 14th century. The building was erected in the Renaissance style. Currently, the castle belongs to the regional authorities and is the biggest cultural centre in Szczecin. We will find here a cultural centre, a concert hall, exhibition chambers, a cinema, a theatre, an opera, a cabaret and a museum. In the castle there is ...
The air raid shelter from the time of WWII can be visited in the Szczecin train station (Polish: Podziemne Trasy Szczecina). The lowest part of the underground shelter lies at a depth of about 5 floors. There are 3 routes to be visited. The soundtrack imitating a bombing raid, the organization of life in a shelter, everyday life in the city during military operations and more can be expected on the "World War II" route. Wondering what an atomic phobia means? You will learn about this and the use of tunnels as shelter...
Breakthrough Dialog Centre (Polish: Centrum Dialogu Przełomy) is a modern exhibition showing the groundbreaking events of 1939 -1990. The exhibition commemorates, above all, hidden from the general public events in the People's Republic of Poland. It shows the highlight moments in the history of post-war Szczecin and the entire Western Pomerania, turning points that have changed different areas of citizen’s lives after which nothing was the same. The museum's collections include unique items such as Nazi souvenirs br...
The Philharmonic in Szczecin was established in 1948. Its first concert, conducted by Felicjan Lasota, took place on October 25, 1948. The seat of the Philharmonic was for a long time located in one of the wings of the City Hall. In April 2011, the construction of a new building began. The modern building has won many architectural awards. It is the seat of the Philharmonic Mieczysław Karłowicz . The building is very modern in terms of appearance, but also in terms of acoustics. It has numerous acoustic panels, whic...
The Archcathedral Basilica of Saint James is located in the center of Szczecin. It is one of the most valuable and beautiful monuments of Szczecin, the second tallest church in Poland after the Licheń basilica. The basilica is 80 meters long and 40 meters wide. The cathedral has 5 naves covered with a single hall roof covered with copper. The main nave is 23 meters high. The cathedral boasts a rich and beautiful interior . Inside, there are historic and contemporary works of sacred art. Outside the church there is a...
Local guide, museum guide, driver
Sczecin Ducal Castle, St. Jacob Apostol Archcathedral, Underground Route, Breakthroughs Dialog Centre
Coach
Your hotel in Szczecin or other city on request
Your hotel in Szczecin or other city on request
English, German and others on request
City tour
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Please check our article on Szczecin highlights here: https://its-poland.com/travel-tips/top-szczecin-attractions
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