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If you read the guidebooks it will tell you that Gizycko was flattened during WW2 and there is nothing there but grey architecture. As I discovered there are some flamboyant and unusual houses along side the Luczanski Canal.
Written Jun 2, 2007
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One of the unusual features in Gizycko is the swing bridge that spans the Luczanski Canal. When it was first constructed in the 1850’s it had 2 arms but accident caused them to collapse in 1859. The bridge was reconstructed in 1889 using a single arm 20m long and with its gears mechanism one person could operate it. In the 1960’s the bridge was modernised and an electric motor added, this proved to be a disaster with the bridge hitting the bank with too greater force. A temporary bridge replaced it but it was not liked and in 1993 a single arm swing bridge returned the same as the one from 1889. The bridge is unique and is one of only a few in Europe.
Written Jun 2, 2007
Address: Moniuszki
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The Boyen Fortress is an excellent example of Prussian fortification that dates from 1844 and was built on isthmus between Lake Kisajno and Lake Niegocin, and covers 100 hectares. It was constructed to protect Prussia against Russia and also to protect the route to Konigsberg. The fort is an irregular shape with 6 bastions, a large courtyard and triangular ramparts. By WW2 the fortress formed a small part of a huge defensive system that protected the area. The fort was used as a military hospital and prison for political prisoners during WW2 and then by the Polish Army after the war ended.
Written Jun 2, 2007
Address: Turystyczna
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There are great areas of water for sailing, canoeing, swimming - large, sandy beaches just for sun - bathing.
The most importand season is in summer, but in autumn, spring and winter there is too very nice for spend the time.
Written Jul 28, 2005
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Gizycko is called „The Summer Capital of Poland”, there come many tourists from the all Poland, Germany and other countries.
The Lake Niegocin is very big and clean.
The lake have the area of 2604 ha.
Written Jul 28, 2005
Website: http://gizycko.um.gov.pl/Index.htm
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One of the boat trips, and the one I took, and as the name suggests, takes you to Cormorants' Island, where you can observe a large amount of cormorants in a small area.
Written Jun 2, 2007
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On the lake there are more birds: swans, sea-gulls, ducks and so on. Take a some of bread for the swans, but be careful - they can be very dengerous if they feel menaced.
Written Jul 28, 2005
Address: on the lake
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On the lake there are more birds: swans, sea-gulls, ducks and so on. Take a some of bread for the swans, but be careful - they can be very dengerous if they...
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Gizycko is one of the main and biggest centres for the lakes and is busy during the summer with holiday makers. Though it has other things to offer during the other seasons. The town originates from...
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If you like the marvellous nature, you must go to Gizycko. The town is located in Masurian Lakeland called „Green Lungs of Poland”. Gi¿ycko is one of the main tourist-recreational centres of Poland.
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