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et on the Baltic, this Polish city
–
also known as ‘Stettin’ – has
had Swedish, Prussian, German
and lastly Soviet influence. Fresh air from
the Oder river and many lakes makes for a
bracing walk or even hike in city parkland,
and there are plenty of stop-offs for coffee.
1.
PLAC GRIMWALDZKI
This lovely, leafy 16th century square is
the gateway to greenery. From here, head
north-west to Jasne Błonia (‘Rose Garden’),
where the Three Eagles monument pays
tribute to the rebuilding of Szczecin,
and City Hall. Jasbe Błonia borders
Park Kasprowicza, heralded by its huge
amphitheatre, seating 4,500.
2.
RESTAURANT KARCZMA
POLSKA POD KOGUTEM
This rustic venue is highly rated for
traditional Polish food. Take an outside
table overlooking picturesque Lotników
Square if the spring weather allows.
Carpaccio of beef tenderloin is 28 złoty.
karczmapodkogutem.pl
3.
HARBOUR GATE
This baroque relic of Prussian fortifications
dating to the early 1700s is found between
tram tracks at Brama Portowa and is a
rare remnant of German power. For more
extensive ruins, head north to Forest Park
(
off map) and Quistorpa Wieza Ruiny, a
former observation tower from the early
1900
s, with nearby hiking trails.
4.
CAFÉ 22
If you want the top spot for a panoramic
view, and all for the price of a coffee, head
up the PZM tower at Plac Rodła. From here
you can look west to Park Deromskiego,
the River Oder and Lake Dabie, south to
Central Cemetery and north to Park Leś
ny
Głebokie to get the full extent of Szczecin's
P L AC E S
A S p r i n g
Wa l k i n
S z c z e c i n
With its rivers and parks, no wonder the
city is dubbed Poland’s ‘green lung’
6.
PARK ZEROMSKIEGO
This lush space is Szczecin’s second largest
park and home to a number of interesting
sculptures. For art of a different kind,
Transe Express will perform
Les Tambours
de la Muerte
on the nearby green plaza
Wały Chrobrego, at 10.30pm on 19 April.
kontrapunkt.pl
7.
CHOBRY EMBANKMENT
On the weekend of 11-12 May, the Chobry
Embankment will draw 50,000 visitors
to the Picnic on the Oder River. Regional
produce sold by exhibitors in little tents,
overlooked by the Neo-Gothic New
Town Hall, include historical dishes from
Pomerania’s past.
pikniknadodra.pl
5.
THE POMERANIAN
DUKES’ CASTLE
Pomerania was a region stretching across
Poland, Germany and the Baltic Sea for
centuries. This replica of the 16th-century
castle destroyed in World War II is a
must-see. Scale the bell tower for the view,
then enjoy a drink in the courtyard café.
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