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The High School of Fine Arts ( built in 1547)
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  • Updated By sprdak11 on August 26, 2006
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    That house was built in XVI century, to be exact in the year 1547. Please look at unique windows.
    Nowadays there is a high school of fine arts.

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  • Address: Kurkowa Street 1
  • Directions: It is situated very close to the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle and the Old Town.
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    The Maiden's Tower (The Tower of Seven Coats)
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  • Maiden's Tower in Szczecin and the rainbow - Szczecin
    Maiden's Tower in
    Szczecin and the rainbow
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    The Maiden's Tower (also known as The Tower of Seven Coats) was built at the beginning of 14th centuty.
    It is the only remains of the medieval fortifications . The tower also served as a prison. It has got two tiers, ended with crenel and conical helmet. During the Second World War, the tower was partly destroyed. In the 70s of the twentieth century it was reconstructed.

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  • Directions: At the end of Panienska Street, near the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle.
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    White Eagle Square - Plac Orla Bialego
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    The White Eagle Square - Plac Orla Bialego.
    Here you can see a beautiful fountain of the eagle. There are also a few old and beautiful houses like the building of the medical School or the building of the national music school. It is very close to the cathedral.

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  • Address: Orla Bialego Square
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    The route painted on pavements
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    The route leads the visitors through Szczecin to the most interesing sites of the city. The red line of the route has been painted on the pavements.
    Check the link below and see the short description of interesting buildings and monuments.

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  • Directions: Its length is about 7 km. Red route starts and ends at the Main Railway Staton.
  • Website: http://szczecin.pttk.pl/redroute.html
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    Have drink in the Gate.
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  • By planxty on December 26, 2005
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  • Royal Gate, Brama Jazz Cafe, Szczecin, Poland. - Szczecin
    Royal Gate, Brama Jazz
    Cafe, Szczecin, Poland.
    by planxty
    I'm really struggling to know where to put this tip. It fits equally comfortably under restaurant, nightlife and things to do, so I'll just put it here.

    This is the Brama Jazz cafe, obviously one of the "happening" places in Szczecin. As you can see from the photo is is housed in one of the old gates of the City, this one the Royal Gate built in 1725 - 1727, and, as a piece of architecture, it is very impressive. On the exterior wall there is a plaque dedicated to Dezdery Chiapowski, imprisoned in Szczecin for leading a Polish uprising in 1834.

    Inside, it is a completely different proposition, a very pleasant cafe bar with a modern interior.

    I didn't eat here myself, but the ciabatta that Mrs.-p had looked dleicious. I can, however, vouch for the quality of the Tyskie beer. The food has a generally Italian theme and is only served during the day, not in the evenings, when the place becomes a sort of nightclub.

    It is obvious that this is where the "bright young things" of Szczecin hang out, it seems terribly trendy although not off-putting. Should you require such a thing, they have wifi access for your laptop computer, a situation much utilised by the aforementioned "bright young things".

    The excellent website (Polish only) probably describes the place much better than I can in this short tip.

    Be aware if you sit in one of the particularly comfortable settees that the very heavy glass designer chandaliers are probably lower than you think. I cracked my head against one, and it was fairly solid, I can tell you. Then again, it was probably the fault of the Tyskie!

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  • Address: Pl. Holdu Priskiego 1, 70 550, Szczecin, Poland.
  • Phone: +48 91 804 6295
  • Directions: Just West of Solidarity Park.
  • Website: http://www.brama.szczecin.pl/
  • Other Contact: joek@biuro.info (e-mail)
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    Pomeranian Dukes castle.
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    Pomeranian Dukes castle,
    Szczecin, Poland.
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    This would have to be high on the lists of "must sees" for visitors to Szczecin. Sited on a commanding position (originally strategic, no doubt) it is one of the landmarks of the City skyline, along with the huge Basilica (see seperate tip).

    The first structure here was built in 1346 - 1347 by Duke Barnim III, one of the Pomeranian Dukes it is named for. Extended over the years by successive Dukes, it was completely rebuilt in the mid 16th century in Rennaissance style, and was much as we see it today. The depradations of World War 2 seriously damaged the structure of the building, and much rebuilding work had to be undertaken in the post-war period. Judging by the numbers of workmen I saw about the place, that work continues to this day.

    The Castle is obviously the cultural centre of the City, housing the Opera House and the Museum of the Sargophagi and Art Gallery (see seperate tip) amongst other things. There is an open air arena in the central courtyard which has concerts in good weather.

    The only thing that slightly detracts from this otherwise beautiful building is the unsightly graffiti on the exterior walls (see main photo) but I suppose that is an unfortunate fact of modern life.

    Admission to the complex itself is free, although there are seperate charges for the Museum etc.

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  • Address: ul. Korsarzy 34, 70-540 Szczecin
  • Phone: (+4891) 4891-630
  • Directions: The impressive building on the river near the large bridge.
  • Website: Detail, Pomeranian Dukes castle, Szczecin, Poland.
  • Other Contact: Fax: (+4891) 4340-286
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    The Pope John Paul II monument
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    Pope John Paul II
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    At Jasne Blonia there is a monument to Pope John Paul II . It was erected here in 1995 to recommend the mass he celebrated here. It is visited by many people who lay flowers and light candles to commemorate this great Pope who will always be in our hearts.

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  • Address: Jasne Blonia, Piotra Skargi Street
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    The pronunciation of "SZCZECIN"
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  • Greetings from Szczecin - Szczecin
    Greetings from Szczecin
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    Here is something for all of you who don't have any idea how to say SZCZECIN.
    If you follow the links below , you can hear the pronunciation of the name of my town.
    Szczecin_1
    Szczecin_2

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    The Angel of Freedom
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    The monument of the Angel of Freedom ( Aniol Wolnosci) was erected in 2005 to commemorate the victims of the communist regime in December 1970.
    It is situated at the Square of the Solidarity ( Plac Solidarnosci).

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  • Directions: Next to Malopolska Street and Hold Pruski Square. Near Waly Chrobrego and the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle.
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    Get the information first.
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  • Tourist information centre, Szczecin, Poland. - Szczecin
    Tourist information centre,
    Szczecin, Poland.
    by planxty
    the tourist information office is situated at the rear of the Pomerainian Dukes Castle. The staff are helpful and speak English. There are also a number of publications in English, German and Danish.

    What you really should get is the guide to the City Tourist route (see seperate tips) which costs 4Zl. this really is indispensible, and is a great tool to help you get the most out of the city.

    The website given is not the Tourist Information site per se, but it gives a lot of useful information on the city.

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  • Address: Korsarzy 34 Street - the castle
  • Phone: 4891630
  • Directions: Walk to the rear of the Castle and it is in fromt of you near the Bell Tower.
  • Website: http://www.szczecin.pl/inwestor/uk/2_uk/szlak/default.htm
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