The Castle of the Pomeranian Dukes in Szczecin
The Renaissance Castle of the Pomeranian Dukes in Szczecin, situated on a hill near the Oder River, is one of the most important historical monuments in Western Pomerania. In the past, it served as the residence of the House of Griffins—the dynasty that ruled the Duchy of Pomerania from the 12th century until 1637.
The monument’s current appearance reflects its turbulent history. Towering over the five-winged building with its two courtyards—the Great Courtyard and the Mint Courtyard—are the Bell Tower, the Prison Tower, and the Clock Tower. The castle’s facades are adorned with late-Gothic tracery and Renaissance attics. Notable features include: a Baroque clock with a gargoyle and a jester figure; memorial plaques for Barnim III and Barnim XI, Philip II, and Francis I; and a statue of Bishop Otto of Bamberg. Inside the castle, visitors will find, among other things, the Witches’ Cell—featuring replicas of instruments of punishment and torture—dedicated to Sydonia von Borck, who was executed after being accused of witchcraft, as well as the Study of Lubinus, an outstanding 17th-century cartographer, containing a valuable copy of his “Great Map of the Duchy of Pomerania” (reopening following the completion of a major renovation of the castle grounds). A particularly notable site is the Gryfit Crypt, containing the sarcophagi of the former rulers of the Duchy. On the roof of the North Wing is the Ducal Terrace, which—like the Bell Tower, the castle’s highest vantage point—offers an impressive view of Szczecin.
The historic site is managed by a local government institution based within it, called the Castle of the Pomeranian Dukes in Szczecin, one of the largest cultural institutions in Western Pomerania. It operates its own exhibition galleries, the Zamek Cinema, the Piwnica Theater at the Crypt, and the Cultural and Tourist Information Center (CIKiT), and organizes numerous cultural events: exhibitions, concerts, meetings and educational activities, workshops, conferences, lectures, and popular outdoor events, such as the annual Griffin Festival with a Knights’ Tournament or Kupala Night.
The Marshal’s Office of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship and the Opera at the Castle are also headquartered in the castle.
The castle is easily accessible from the main PKP and PKS stations not only by public transportation but also on foot.
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Royal Gate
Completed in 1728, the gate was an element of city fortifications built by the Prussians. Previously occupied by an art gallery, the gate now serves as a coffee house.
The Royal Gate is one of the two city gates that have survived to our times from the extensive line of fortifications in Szczecin. The building was erected in the years 1725-1728 according to the design of the Dutch architect Gerhard van Wallrawe. The Royal Gate - previously known as the "Anklamer Tor" - was erected on the site of the former Mill Gate. This name was in force until 1840, from 1841 the gate is called the Royal Gate in honor of its founder, King Frederick William I.
As in the case of Brama Portowa, the walls of the buildings are decorated with sculptures by Bartholome Damarat. On the gate we will find, among others Mars with sword and shield and Hercules with club and lion skin. Above the passage there is a panoply with a shield and a Prussian eagle, the whole is surrounded by a chain of the Order of the Black Eagle, and at the top there is a crown. The King's Gate is decorated with carved elements of weapons, armor, shields and banners.
During the Second World War, for fear of damage, the decorations were dismantled, hidden in the forest, and the building was planted with ivy. Thanks to this, the object was not damaged. The decorations hidden in the Arkona Forest were found in 1957 and reinstalled on the gate.
In 1994, the facility was modernized, in the 1990s the building housed an art gallery, and since 2000, the Gateway Jazz Cafe has been operating at the gate.
The building was entered on the provincial list of monuments in June 1954

"Old Sorrento" Villa
The villa was built on a plot of land set aside by August Horn in 1873. It is one of the two oldest wooden houses approved by the building commission in Szczecin. Nearby, on Wojska Polskiego Avenue, stands a second similar residential house belonging to the co-founder of the company with Johannes Quistorp. Both of these houses were built as part of the development of a new neighborhood, now known as Łękno. The building at 2 Mickiewicza Street somewhat resembles a summer cottage. It is constructed in a symmetrical, cross-shaped layout and has two stories. Its green-painted facade, featuring corner moldings and board cornices, draws the eye, as do the projections on the long walls. There are verandas on the ground floor. In 1900, Carl Schels became the owner of the property; he built restrooms in the basement and quickly sold the estate to Dr. Rabbow, who in turn had acquired it at auction. At that time, this neighborhood was very fashionable, and it was common to purchase property here with the intention of reselling it at a higher price. The second buyer did the same, which allowedJ. Bundfüss, director of the company CW Kemp Nachf Aktion Geselschaf, tosettle there for an extended period. As an owner with serious plans for the property, he commissioned the renovation of the outbuilding as well as the construction of a garage. This task was entrusted to the carpenter E. Krause. In 1935, the owner additionally hired the companies Betonbaugeschäft Max Bremmehl and Stetiner Cement und Steinwaren Fabrik, which undertook the construction of a concrete fence and stairs leading to the entrance. After the war, the building housed public housing as well as the “Sorrento” café, which was well-known and beloved by the residents of Szczecin. For a time, the administration of the “Społem” chain was also headquartered here. In 1987, the property became the property of the University of Szczecin, which designated it as the Center for Southern Studies. Currently, the plot and the building are owned by the Spanish company Ingeno Consult BPK Sp. z o.o. The building’s architecture and numerous interior details have been preserved to this day. In the 1990s, only the window frames were replaced.

A boy with a harmony
The fountain was built in 1927. It was made by the sculptor Hermann Hosaeus from Berlin. Sudeten sandstone was used for it. The fountain consists of a decorative bowl in the form of a shell on which a large catfish is placed. There is a hole in its mouth for the escaping water. Above the fountain you can see the figure of a naked boy holding a harmony in his hand. One of his legs is significantly extended in relation to the other. On the left-hand plinth, there is an inscription commemorating the author. The monument has been reconstructed twice.

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Archcathedral basilica of St. James the Apostle
The history of the basilica goes back to the year 1187 and the first wooden temple built here. The current archcathedral basilica is the second largest church in Poland, with a landmark 110 m high steeple with a viewing terrace on top.
The origins of the cathedral in Szczecin probably date back to the year 1187 and the consecration by bishop Siegfried. The church was most likely founded by Beringer, a burgher from Bamberg, in order to make evangelisation of Pomerania faster. In the thirteenth century, the building had the form of a Gothic basilica with three naves and without buttresses. The aisles were raised after some time, thereby creating a hall. In 1534, the church passed into the hands of supporters of the Reformation. The church was rebuilt in the Baroque style after a fire in the seventeenth century. The church was declared a minor basilica in 1983.
The most important place inside is a sanctuary with an altar decorated with brass reliefs. There is also a triptych consisting of several altars with reliefs of the fourteenth century, and a beautiful crucifix  dating back to the turn of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The baptismal chapel, where you can admire the triptych of the 1620s, is also worth mentioning. There are also the relics of Otto of Bamberg, the beautiful baptismal font from the seventeenth century, and the altar - a triptych from the fourteenth century.
The church fair takes place on 25th July.

Arkonka Beach
Located in Arkoński Forest Park, Arkonka is a brand new swimming complex in Szczecin with over 8 thousand square meters of swimming pools. Parking lot for around 200 cars available.
The bathing area in the location of Arkonka was established at the beginning of the 20th century. Some time ago there was only a lake on the coast of which there was a water mill. The swimming pool complex was reconstructed recently and it was opened in 2014. Since then it is the most modern bathing area in Szczecin. The modernization was conducted using the European Regional Development Fund. Currently it constitutes of four swimming pools 40-180 cm deep. There are also three water slides, foot massage points, geysers, toys shooting water, fountain ejecting water to a height of 15 m, as well as an artificial river which is 59 m long. Around the pools there are tennis and badminton courts, volleyball courts and an artificial beach. There is also a skate park which functions from spring to autumn, and in winter it is replaced by an ice-skating rink. The whole area is fenced and its surface area is 7 ha, while the total surface area of the swimming pools is 8012 m2. There are also 100 bike racks next to the cashiers.

Beach in Trzebież
The beach with life guards on duty runs along Spacerowa Street. Attractions include children’s playgrounds, a skatepark, and an outdoor gym. There is a foot and cycleway nearby, plenty of bars, and a camping site.
The guarded beach in Trzebież stretches along a short coast of Szczecin Lagoon in its southern narrowed part. The beach constitutes a part of the Recreation and Beach Complex. There is a tennis court, two beach volleyball courts with small bleachers, as well as a universal court suitable for football and basketball. There are several various playgrounds, as well as a skate park, an open-air gym and a so called health path with interesting gym equipment. Along the coast from Delfin Restaurant to the bathing area there is a promenade in the shade of trees, among lagoon vegetation. Simultaneously to the promenade, there is also a walking and cycling trail and along it there is also a road which finishes next to the parking area. One of the newest and most interesting elements is a 10-metre lookout tower from which you can admire Szczecin Lagoon and the surroundings of the complex. By the beach there is a campsite, recreation resorts and various catering facilities. The bathing area is guarded and there are regulations that the visitors need to keep. The bathing area is marked with lifebuoys. There are also floating piers where you can walk, as well as lie down on a towel or a blanket. In summer the water in the lagoon is very warm, but unfortunately it is not transparent.

Bicycle counter Pilchowo

Bicycle Parts Service Sale Sebastian Rosik

Bicycle repair station Szczecin ul. Niepodległości

Bike Cafe - Mobile bicycle cafe Jasne Błonia
We are waiting for you with delicious coffee at Jasne Błonia in Szczecin! Surrounded by plane trees you can enjoy hot coffee or chocolate, in the summer time iced specialties. Baristas will always grace you with a good word, and cyclists are welcome!

Bike Cafe - Mobile bicycle cafe Wały Chrobrego
We are waiting for you with delicious coffee on Wały Chrobrego! Admire the views of Łasztown while sipping hot coffee or chocolate, in the summer iced specialties. Baristas will always grace you with a good word, and cyclists are welcome!

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Cafe Rower
Welcome to the first bicycle cafe in Szczecin!
We've been there for you since 2012, in the place where the forest reaches the city, i.e. on Jasne Błonia near the City Hall.
With us you will get coffee from a local roaster, eat our own baked pastries (every Thursday there are doughnuts), have breakfast on bread of our baking, lunch based on local vegetables and products.
And beyond gastronomy - you will learn from us about the best places for a trip, hear a lot of interesting facts, find out where to go, what to eat and why Szczecin is such a cool city.
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Castle of the Pomeranian Dukes – Large Courtyard in Szczecin
The Grand Courtyard of the Castle of the Dukes of Pomerania in Szczecin is one of the most impressive and atmospheric places in the capital of Western Pomerania. Surrounded by Renaissance cloisters and historic walls, it captivates visitors with its elegance and an atmosphere reminiscent of the days when the castle was the seat of the House of Griffins. It is here that history meets the present, creating a unique space for residents and tourists alike.
The courtyard is the heart of the castle, where concerts, performances, exhibitions, and cultural events take place year-round. As you stroll along its cobblestone path, you can admire the beauty of one of the region’s most important historic buildings and experience the extraordinary atmosphere of a former ducal residence. It is a place that delights both history buffs and those seeking unique experiences in the heart of Szczecin.

Central Yachting Centre Marina
The marina in Trzebież used to be one of the main sailing centers in Poland. It currently offers sailing and maneuvering training on offshore yachts. The marina also owns a number of vessels, including the brigantine “Kapitan Głowacki”, the flagship of the Polish Yachting Association.
For many years it has been regarded as the most important and prestigious sailing centre in the country. The Szczecin-Świnoujscie water channel runs close to Trzebież. Trzebież Marina consists of two docks: a larger and a smaller one, which are divided by a concrete, T-shaped jetty. The concrete wharf is equipped with energy and water. Trzebież has two water channels, north and south, both of which are marked by buoys. Yachtsmen should stick to the course of the waterway, as sailing astray may result in running aground. You can use a lift in the port, which is the perfect place to erect or demount the mast for those who sail on the Berlin – Szczecin – Baltic Sea Route. The marina operates a hostel with 50 beds. The Centre  conducts sailing and manoeuvring training on sea-going vessels. In Trzebież you can take a cruise aboard one of the boats which the Sailing Centre operates, including the flagship and largest vessel, the tall-ship ‘Captain Głowacki’.

Chrobry Embankment
The riverside terraces, built in the early 20th century on the site of the old Leopold Fort, are 500 m long and 19 m high. The Chrobry Embankment is a part of an architectural complex which also includes the National Museum and Contemporary Theatre.
Chrobry Embankment (formerly Hakenterrasse) was built on the site of the former Fort Leopold, which was demolished in the second half of the 19th century. The decision to erect the terraces was made at the beginning of the 20th century, thanks to the efforts of the then mayor, Hermann Haken. The design of the facility was prepared by the most famous Szczecin architect, Wilhelm Meyer-Schwartau. The terraces are 500 meters long and rise 19 meters above the Oder line. It is from here that we can see the islands of Grodzka, Bielawa and Łasztnia, the right bank of the Odra river, its canals and branches.
In the years 1902 - 1907 pavilions on the terraces and stairs were created. On the walls, there are plaques with motifs of marine fauna and flora, and the coats of arms of Szczecin and coastal cities. At the top of the terraces, a walking path lined with trees was created, in the central part, a smaller semicircular terrace was built a little lower, in the center of which there is a sculpture depicting a fight between a man and a centaur by Ludwig Manzl. Below, there is a vast fountain, in front of which two light towers were built, stylized as lighthouses.
The next stage of work on the terraces was the construction of representative public buildings on their top. In the central part, the building of the municipal museum was erected in the years 1908 - 1911, also according to the design of Wilhelm Meyer-Schwartau. The official opening of the facility took place on June 23, 1913, it was planned to expand it towards the park located behind the buildings - due to the outbreak of World War I, and as a result of the crisis in Germany, the facility was never completed. Currently, the building houses the National Museum in Szczecin and the stage of the Współczesny Theater.
On the right side of the museum building, according to the design of Paul Kieschke, the building of the then Szczecin district, which today houses the West Pomeranian Voivodeship Office, was built. The building was erected in the years 1906-1912. On the left side of the museum building, two buildings were built: the Social Insurance Institution erected in 1902-1905, according to the design of Emil Drews, and the headquarters of the Supreme Customs Directorate, started by Hinckledeyn and completed at the latest, in 1918-1921 by Osterwold. Today, both buildings are combined into one and it houses the Maritime University.
The terraces survived the war without major losses. After 1945, Polish names were replaced by German ones, a restaurant was created in the basement of the northern pavilion, and wooden buildings of two restaurants were erected at the ends of the alley. After 1989, the elevations of the terraces and buildings of the National Museum and the West Pomeranian Voivodship Office as well as the "lighthouses" were cleaned. The plaque with a dedication to the mayor Hermann Haken was also restored.
The whole thing is one of the most interesting urban assumptions from the beginning of the 20th century in this part of Europe. Moreover, Wały Chrobrego is probably the most famous place of Szczecin in Poland. The building was entered on the provincial list of monuments in December 1996.

Cmentarz poewangelicki

Dawny dworzec kolejowy

Difficulties due to the repair of the exit thread of the Castle Route
In connection with the comprehensive renovation of the exit thread of the Castle Route, the bicycle road leading at the entrance thread should be used.
The task includes the renovation of engineering structures (flyovers, bridges and a connector) located in the course of provincial road No. 115 in Szczecin (Castle Route, exit thread), along with access to the structures. The work will include, among other things, repairing concrete surfaces, filling in cavities, leveling surfaces and performing new paint and insulation coatings. In addition, equipment will be replaced, i.e. balustrades, pavements, expansion joints, safety barriers, drainage elements, among others. Street lighting along with cable connections will also be rebuilt.

Disruptions due to the construction of a viaduct over the railway line
Due to the construction of a viaduct over the newly built railway line to the Seaport in #Police, traffic disruptions are expected on Jasienicka Street in Police along the DW114 road.
Date added: November 21, 2025.

Dom ryglowy przy ul. Rybackiej 5

Drinking water

Educational Laboratory of Nature "Na Głębokim"
Educational Workshop of Nature "Na Głębokim" is in Szczecin at Miodowa 1. The studio is located near the intersection of Wojska Polskiego and Miodowa streets. There is a path leading to the Wędkarski Pond (Uroczysko).
Educational Laboratory of Nature "Na Głębokim" is a place where educational classes on forest and nature are conducted. Rich equipment of the Studio with educational aids and the proximity of the forest allows for interesting activities in an unusual scenery. Above it, there is an observation deck with a descent to the adjacent Fishing Pond (Uroczysko). On site you can, among others get acquainted with the fire monitoring station of the City Forests of Szczecin. Their educational offer is aimed not only at children and adolescents, with particular emphasis on groups (the so-called Green Schools, summer camps and day camps, etc.), but also at adults. Classes are conducted in groups of about 20 people. As part of the offer, you can use the Studio to conduct independent classes with materials available on the spot. To take advantage of the offer, please contact us at least seven days in advance.
In summer, from Monday to Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., as part of the Open Workshop Days, lectures and presentations are held.

Fiery birds
The monument is a tourist attraction not only for those who come to visit Szczecin, but also for those who like to walk along Park Kasprowicza. The outdoor monument, located in the vicinity of Teatr Leni [The Summer Theatre], is made of chains, sections and steel plates, which together form the shape of birds, which are painted into many, different colours. The work was created by Władysław Hasior. Initially, the artist created a design which was about to decorate the surrounding of the Castle of Dukes of Pomerania. However, the destination of this work of art had to be altered, due to the construction of Trasa Zamkowa [Castle Route]. In 1980, the Birds were moved to Plac Zgody [Concordia Square], but it had to be removed from there as well, because there were plans to build a tenement in that location. These days, the monument is situated in a proper and safe place. Visitors can admire it while looking at the impressive panorama of Rusałka Lake.

Former Free Port
The headquarters of Zarząd Portów Morskich Szczecin-Świnoujście SA is a four-story red-brick building located at 4 Bytomska Street on the island of Łasztownia. The building was opened in 1898 as a free port, and the opening ceremony was graced by Emperor Wilhelm II Hohenzollern himself, who uttered the famous words, “Our future is tied to water.” The new building housed the offices of the port authority, which oversaw the transport of goods from the Baltic Sea via the Oder River all the way to Silesia. The authority also managed the duty-free zone—an area of nearly 1,700m² where sailing ships and barges were unloaded. Two port cranes (one of which was located inside the building and was used to transfer millstones) and a scale aided in this work. The free-trade zone, the port authority building, and the entire port complex were razed to the ground during World War II and Allied bombing raids. After the war, the building was rebuilt and currently serves as the headquarters of the Szczecin-Świnoujście Seaports Authority, which oversees maritime and inland waterway shipping. At the administration headquarters, you can sign up for a bus tour of the port (details on the website: www.port.szczecin.pl/pl/porty/wizyty-na-terenie-portu/). Ships are moored along the waterfront at Wały Chrobrego, ready to take interested tourists on a tour of the port from the river side.

Galeria JEDNA/DRUGA 13 MUZ w Szczecinie

Griffin Monument
The Griffin Monument was erected in 1972. Its designer is Leonia Chmielnik, who collaborated with Anna Paszkiewicz on the implementation. Artists from Szczecin jointly created a sculpture in the courtyard of the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle, from where it was later moved to the renovated town hall. The Griffin is supported on its hind legs while lifting the chest and front legs. On the pedestal, there is the inscription: THE SOCIETY OF SZCZECIN'S FRIENDS ON THE XXVIII ANNIVERSARY OF LIBERATION. The total height of the monument with the base is 445 cm.

Grunwald Square
Square is the largest square in Szczecin. It was designed on a circular plan with starry avenues and streets. The square was built at the end of the 1880s on the site of Fort Wilhelm, which was demolished in 1884. The author of the square concept was James Hobrecht. It was established in the 1860s and assumed the development of Szczecin in the north-west direction. Due to the fact that the areas of the planned investment belonged to the military, the construction was completed with a delay. Before this happened, Mayor Burscher and councilor Kruhl introduced changes to the project.
They took full advantage of the projects for the reconstruction of Paris by Georges Haussmann. The resemblance to Parisian squares led to the belief that Haussmann personally designed Grunwaldzki Square. Originally, the square was called Kościelny, and later Kaiser Wilhelm. The current name was given on July 15, 1945, on the 535th anniversary of the Battle of Grunwald.
According to the project, the center of the square was occupied by a round green, and the traffic of trams and cars took place in a paved circle. The traffic organization was redesigned in the 1920s. Since then, the tram line ran through the center of the square. After 1945, it was returned to the original layout, and since the 1970s trams run again through the center of the square.
From eight sides to the square there is the alley of Pope John Paul II, alley Józefa Piłsudzkiego, Generała Ludomiła Rayskiego Street and Śląska Street. The square was surrounded by representative eclectic tenement houses. In 1944, some of them were destroyed during an Allied air raid. In their place in the sixties, multi-story blocks were built. The remaining tenement houses, which also suffered in 1944, have been carefully restored.
The square is planted with preserved old trees, among which there are specimens of budleja and yew shrubs. The infrastructure installed in the nineties, especially lamps, tries to resemble that of the thirties.

Głaz upamiętniający ofiary I wojny światowej

Głębokie Beach
The beach is located on the southern shore of Lake Głębokie. It is 200 m long and very popular among the citizens of Szczecin. The beach has toilets, as well as barbecue and bonfire sites.
Głębokie Bathing Area is one of the most popular resting places among the residents of Szczecin. It is estimated that in summer it is visited by several dozens of thousands of people. The length of the beach calculated along the coast is 200 m. It is fenced and equipped with rich infrastructure. There are special places prepared for barbecues or bon fires, rubbish bins, toilets, changing rooms, medical facilities, as well as a separate place for children with a sandpit and a playground. The bathing area is also equipped with a pier and a water intake with wastewater discharge. Apart from that, within the bathing area there is a restaurant and a rope park. Qualified lifeguards take care of the people resting in the area. It is prohibited to bring pets to the bathing area.

Helena Majdaniec Summer Theater
Located in Kasprowicz Park, it is one of the largest amphitheaters in Poland. Aside from theatrical performances, it also hosts various concerts, festivals, and live comedy shows.
Helena Majdaniec Summer Theatre is one of the largest amphitheatres in Poland. It stands in the Kasprowicz Park by the lake with a charming name – Rusałka. The natural slope ensures excellent acoustics and the green surroundings make for a pleasant atmosphere.
The present Summer Theatre was built at the place of a post-German performance stage. Originally, it was surrounded by a fountain cascade. Today, there are flowers in place of water. In the immediate vicinity there are works of art whose purpose is to complete the amphitheatre scenery. They include ‘Ogniste ptaki’ [Fire birds] construction by Władysław Hasior, popular among children, ‘Tańcząca para’ [Dancing couple] by Ryszard Chachulski and a mosaic by Piotr Wieczorek.
The amphitheatre of Szczecin is worth visiting when you are taking a stroll down the Kasprowicz Park alleys. At the amphitheatre you can sit down, find some rest and enjoy the beauty of nature. But most of all, the facility is one of the largest and the most popular stages in Szczecin. It is a site of multiple cultural events. The spectators can laugh during comedy sketches or shed a tear during an opera work. A number of Polish and international music stars performed at the amphitheatre, including Kult, Budka Suflera, Drupi, Omega and many others.
The Summer Theatre is an obligatory spot on the tourist map of Szczecin. It is a place of entertainment, rest and fun. It can also serve as an excellent starting point of a trip around the Kasprowicz Park and neighbouring woods.

Hercules fighting a centaur
The monument was designed by Ludwik Manzel, a sculptor highly valued in Szczecin. It was established in 1912. It is a free interpretation of the mythical struggle between Hercules and Centaur. Both characters presented by the author are bald. The author captures the decisive moment of the fight in the presentation of two sculptures. Naked Hercules embraces an opponent who is getting ready to deliver a powerful blow. The centaur is unaware that the hero is about to knock him down, eventually emerging victorious in the duel. The sculpture, together with the pedestal, measures over 3 m.

Hoerder Villa (Catholic High School)
The Hoerder Villa is one of the most expensive and grandest villas in the former West End neighborhood. Its front facade is painted yellow and burgundy, making it a striking sight. It was built for Fritz Hoerder, a magnate in the spirits and yeast industries. The villa was designed by Berlin architect N. Widman in 1896, at a time when many other luxury buildings were being constructed in the area. Its construction was completed a year later following revisions by the Gerard architectural firm of Berlin. In 1906, a winter garden was also built on the villa’s grounds. The building’s distinctive style reflects the spirit of picturesque architecture, in which the facades are designed to harmonize with the interior. Together, these elements create a fairy-tale-like composition. The villa’s style is eclectic, featuring elements of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. After Fritz Hoerder’s death, the building was purchased by Frintz Renter (a Szczecin-based pharmacist) in 1939. After the war, the villa came under the ownership of the city, which established a Military Court there. Its existence is linked to the grim history of this luxurious neighborhood. Incompetent authorities, seeking to settle accounts with the past, wrongfully sentenced many people here to death. The building is asymmetrical and features small stepped towers and one large, imposing tower with a Neo-Baroque cupola. The windows are framed with acanthus leaves. A grand door bearing the symbol of a dog leads into the villa, a reference to the tradition of Pompeii, where an image of a dog with the inscription “Beware of the Dog” was found beneath the city’s rubble. Also noteworthy are the painting of the Prussian eagle, the faux fireplace, and the grand wooden staircase with balustrades. Beside them are other paintings depicting an oak tree, the sun, a hen, a cat, and an owl. The dining room, like in most villas from that period, is crowned with a decorative ceiling.

Inside the pharmacy
The three-story tenement house at 42 Jana Pawła II Avenue was designed in the late 19th century by Jerzy Sommenstuhl. The front facade of this eclectic building features decorations in the form of climbing plants. In the central part of the facade is a mask with bat wings; there is also an emblem featuring a compass and a square, as well as a crown and an owl surrounded by eagle wings. The whole is crowned with a carved sash bearing the inscription “A.D. 1898.”
The ground floor of the building houses a pharmacy founded by Dr. Luckenbach. Although the building sustained significant damage during Allied air raids, the pharmacy’s interior—including its original window frames—has survived to this day.
The space designated for the pharmacy continues to serve its original purpose to this day. Inside, visitors will find the original desk, table, cabinet, clock, wood paneling, post-German tableware, and furnishings of the main room. The interior of the pharmacy on Jana Pawła II Avenue was added to the provincial list of historic monuments in January 1977.

Jan Kasprowicz Park
Created in 1900 and sprawling across around 50 hectares, the park is home to over 200 tree and shrub species, and also a part of a complex neighboring the Wkrzańska Forest.
The complex is located on the slope of the Niemierzyńska Valley and is a part of a green complex connected with the nearby Wkrzańska Primeval Forest. The park is located between Słowackiego, Skargi, Zaleskiego and Wyspiańskiego Streets and covers an area of approx. 50 ha.
The present Park of Jana Kasprowicza was established in 1900 as "Quistorp Park" in honor of Johannes Quistorp, a philanthropist and entrepreneur from Szczecin, who donated the neighboring areas to the city - Jasne Błonia Square and the Arkona Forest.
Quistorp was the owner of the Portland cement factory and the construction company "Westend", he initiated the creation of a new district, the so-called Neu-West-End. At the end of the 19th century, this entrepreneur developed an urban layout in which he took into account the existence of a large green complex that would be integrated into the villa district. Quistorp consistently implemented its plan by creating a unique green belt located in the center of a large city and which you can easily walk to the nearby forest.
Officially, the park was handed over to the city in 1908. Earlier, in 1885, thanks to the damming of the Osówka river, Lake Rusałka was created - in spring and summer it was possible to sail on it, and in winter the lake turned into an ice rink. In addition, restaurants were opened in the park, a bridge over Rusalka was built, fountains and sculptures were set up. There is also a toboggan run, a concert square, a beer and milk pump room, and a playground for children. In 1915, a restaurant was opened in a former malt mill right on the lake shore, which enjoyed great popularity.
Until World War II, the complex created by Quistorp was extremely attractive for tourists and residents of Szczecin. This attractiveness was raised by exotic species of trees and shrubs brought from all over the world - some of them have survived to the present day.
There are over 200 species of trees and shrubs on the site. In addition to trees well-known in Poland, such as chestnut trees, beeches, willows and oaks, we can find, among others, mountain pine, yellow pine, Jeffrey pine, Serbian spruce, American hornbeam, Tartar maple, Persian parotia, Brewer's spruce, manna ash and Dutch linden. Moreover, in the Park of Jan Kasprowicz, we will find the only North American Garden in Europe. The park is also very popular among cyclists - after all, it is here that we can find a fragment of the oldest bicycle path in all of Central Europe.
After World War II, the site, which since 1945 has been called "park im. Jan Kasprowicz ”was slightly neglected. It was necessary to dismantle the malt mill, which housed the restaurant, also the so-called Japanese bridge.
In the second half of the 1970s, a decision was made to build an amphitheater for approx. 4.5 thousand square meters. viewers. The facility is called Teatr Letni im. Helena Majdaniec. Near the theater, there is a sculpture "fire birds", which was made by Władysław Hasior. In 1979, a monument to the Deed of Poles by Gustaw Zemła was presented in the park In the farthest end of the park there is the so-called Różanka - a garden that was renovated in 2007. In addition, in recent years, the park's lighting has been renewed, and several small gastronomy points have been created on its premises. There are plans to establish a restaurant.
Park of Jan Kasprowicz was entered on the provincial list of monuments in December 1994.

Jasne Błonia
A sprawling green area, created in the 1920s and dedicated to Pope John Paul II in 1995. The square is flanked on both sides by London planetrees – 213 in total, making Jasne Błonia the largest cluster of this species in Poland.
The green square was established in the years 1925 - 1927 on the lands that belonged to the Quistorp family. In the middle there is a wide strip of lawn with flower arrangements in the central part, on both sides there are alleys planted with rows of London plane trees. Further on, Jasne Błonia flows smoothly into the Kasprowicz Park, and then into Las Arkoński.
In 1979, near Piotr Skarga Steet, the Monument to the Deed of Poles was built, which became the dominant feature of the square layout. The object shows three eagles taking flight and was designed by Gustaw Zemła. The monument was to present three generations of the inhabitants of Szczecin - the Polish community living in these lands before World War II, to the pioneers of the post-war city and the generation that expanded Szczecin. The building was to express gratitude to the city's society for its rebuilding. It should be remembered that the object was commissioned by the party.
Almost ten years later, in June 1987, Pope John Paul II celebrated a mass in Jasne Błonia - this event was commemorated in 1995 with the Pope's monument. The name of the square was also changed to Jasne Błonia im. John Paul II.
The building was entered on the provincial list of monuments in December 2004.

Kokos bar

Kościół Filialny (rzymskokatolicki) Najświętszej Marii Panny w Niekłończycy

Kościół parafialny pw. Wniebowzięcia NMP

Kruger Villa
The villa was built in 1928 for the industrialist Emil Kruger. It was constructed in the historicist style with Art Deco elements, which were extremely popular at the time the building was erected. The two styles are somewhat at odds with each other, yet together they create a symmetrical building form, constructed from materials that were then inaccessible to the poorer segments of society. The design of the facade reflects a Historicist influence. When viewing the building, it is worth noting the geometric arrangement of the windows and pilasters, as well as the interesting portico at the building’s center. The villa was built according to a design by the Szczecin architect Schul. In 1939, the villa changed hands; Gebhard Holtz became the new owner. The villa survived the war but remained abandoned until the 1960s. It was only then that the Provincial Allergy Clinic was established there. Like the Ippen Villa, the Kruger Villa is one of the most recently built villas in Szczecin’s former Westend district and is listed as a historic landmark. The founder of the company that purchased the land for the construction of the new district was Johannes Quistorp, who ran the business together with his son and his friend August Horn.

Lake Rusałka
Lake Rusałka is an artificial reservoir of elongated shape, formed in the Middle Ages as a result of damming up the Osówka flowing there. This was due to two water mills which were constructed in such a way that ended up on the lake as a result of their work. These were the Lübsche Mill (now non-existent) positioned on the western shore and the Słodowy [Malt] Mill (in the eastern part of the lake). The land surrounding the lake was transformed into a park in 1900 (the today's Kasprowicz Park) and the Słodowy Mill was converted into a restaurant Haus am Westendsee (from the German name of Lake Westendsee). There is also a picturesque bridge with annexes in a Japanese style over the lake. The lake was full of boats, which could be rented in the summer, but was a popular ice-skating rink in the winter. The buildings, intact after the hostilities of World War II, gradually began to fall into disrepair. The mill and its turrets on the banks of the bridge were demolished in the 1960s. An amphitheatre (the Helena Majdaniec Summer Theatre) was built in the years 1974 - 1976 on the slope descending to Lake Rusałka. Currently, the shores of Lake Rusałka are still a popular place for walks of the residents of Szczecin.

Maiden Tower
Built probably around the year 1462, the Maiden Tower, also known as the Seven Cloaks Tower, is one of the landmarks and symbols of Szczecin.
The Tower of the Seven Coats, also known as the Maiden Tower, is the only tower preserved from the town fortifications. The monument was probably erected before 1462 as a two-story building. At the beginning of the 19th century, the building was not demolished like the other towers, but adapted as utility rooms. After 1850, at the top of the tower, living quarters were added and the tower became an outbuilding of the building at 910 Frauenstraße. The tower survived in this form until 1944, until the Allied bombing. The remains of the ruins of the buildings around the tower were pulled down in 1956, thus revealing the walls of the tower. In the mid-1960s, reconstruction and reconstruction of the damaged parts of the tower were undertaken.
There are two legends associated with the Maiden Tower that explain the name of the monument. The first tells about a wealthy prince who had seven daughters. He wanted to spend each of them for equally wealthy men. Unfortunately, every daughter fell in love with a poor knight. The father decided to teach his disobedient daughters a lesson and ordered them to be locked in the tower until they were wise. As a sign of objection, they had to sew black coats that they wore day and night. Months passed, then years, one day it was noticed that the food that was being inserted through the crack in the wall was not taken away.  The frightened prince ordered the walls of the tower to be torn open, when it turned out that no one was inside. Except for the hanging coats. From now on, the tower is called the Tower of the Seven Cloaks, or the Maiden Tower, and what happened to the unhappily enamored daughters of a wealthy prince? Nobody knows to this day.
The second legend tells about the court tailor of prince Bogusław X. The prince, going on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, ordered seven coats to be sewn from a very rare and expensive material. The tailor did as instructed, but he carved the coats so cleverly that he had a few scraps of cloth left. The case came to light when the prince saw a woman in the street in a dress made of the same material as his coats. It quickly turned out to be the tailor's wife. As a punishment, the dishonest craftsman was locked in the tower, which from then on bears the names mentioned above.
Two legends, unfortunately, most likely miss the real source of the name of the tower. According to historians, it was the tailors' guild that funded the construction of the facility, and they were also supposed to defend it in the event of a siege.
The Tower of Seven Coats was entered on the provincial list of monuments in June 1954.

Marina Trzebież
The marina is located at the Central Sailing Centre and can accommodate up to 120 vessels. Water and power supply pedestals are available. There is also a hostel on site.
Sailing harbor in the built-up area of ​​ the A. Benesza Central Sailing Center in Trzebież is on the western shore of the Szczecin Lagoon, at Rybacka 26. Some of the vessels may also moor at the quay located at the Harbor Master's Office, at Portowa 23. To reach COŻ from Szczecin, take provincial road No. 115, and then, at Tanowo, follow provincial road No. 114 leading to Nowe Warpno via Trzebież. In Trzebież, after the railway crossing, continue straight ahead to the intersection of Kościuszki, WOP, Portowa and Rybacka Streets, where you should enter the last one, pass the St. Exaltation of the Holy Cross and drive until you see the gate of the Sailing Center. Another way of getting from Szczecin is the route through Przęsocin, which joins the Old Market Square in Police and provincial road No. 114 leading to Trzebież. To get to the marina from the Harbor Master's Office, at the previously mentioned intersection, turn into Portowa Street and continue until the entrance gate and the Harbor Master's Office.
The sailing harbor in Trzebież is divided into two parts. Yachts can moor at the quays in the northern part adjacent to the Central Sailing Center, as well as in the southern part, which, despite its commercial and transit character, also accepts sports vessels in addition to passenger ships, but in a smaller number than in the northern part. 120 units can stay in the yacht basins at COŻ at the same time. The marina with concrete quays is equipped with electricity and running water. There are showers and toilets in the facility located on the premises of COŻ, as well as at the transit port. Repair workshops are also located at COŻ. Free internet is available in the main building. At the transit quay connecting the southern and northern parts, there is a container petrol station adapted to servicing vessels.

Maritime Science Center
The Maritime Science Center, located on Łasztownia Island opposite the Chrobry Embankment, offers interactive exhibitions that stimulate the senses and gaining new experiences. Although the overall theme of the facility is the sea, the science center also offers educational activities in other natural sciences.

Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic
Built in 2014, the impressive white building of the philharmonic has become an instant landmark in Szczecin. The two concert halls can accommodate 1,100 guests.
The Philharmonic Hall is a five-storey building with a two-level underground car park. Its total area is 12 734 m2. The building has 2 concert halls, one of which can accommodate approx. 900 people and the other - approx. 200 people. It is made of white pointed elements that need the external lighting of 25 000 lights. The total sum of investments amounted to over PLN 100 million. The project was co-financed by the Regional Operational Programme of the Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship, and the author was a company from Barcelona, which was chosen as the best one out of 44 others that submitted their projects to the competition. The building contractor was Warbud, a Polish company.  The Philharmonic Hall was opened in September 2014. During the opening ceremony, Mr. Bronisław Komorowski, the President of Poland, was, among others, delivering a speech; and called the Philharmonic a symbol of Polish freedom. It enables concerts to be arranged on a big European level; so, despite its short history, numerous outstanding bands from our continent have been coming there. The main reason for starting the Philharmonic Hall was to improve the quality of cultural life in the region. The building is modern and yet majestic, and its erection was not unnoticed throughout Poland. The interior of the philharmonic hall is primarily impressive.

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Monument to Jan of Kolno
Jan z Kolna is an interesting person around whom many legends have arisen. One of them claims that he arrived in America before Columbus as an envoy of the Danish king Christian I Oldenburg. Reportedly, he landed on the Labrador Peninsula and was also looking for treasure in the vicinity of present-day Boston, but unfortunately there is no evidence of this. It is also not entirely certain whether the sailor existed at all and whether he came from Poland. However, many historians believe that the existence of the character is an indisputable fact. The sculpture dedicated to the sea sailor was erected in 1976. It was designed and made by Stanisław Lewiński. The sculpture is 230 cm high. Artificial stone was used to create it.

Monument to Jan Wyszak
The Monument to Jan Wyszak is dedicated to a Szczecin sailor, merchant and village leader who lived in the 12th century. He was involved in privateering for most of his life. The legend says that when he was caught in captivity in a dream, he saw Otto of Bamberg, who promised him freedom in exchange for stopping his plundering activities and acting to convert the pagan people of Szczecin. The sculpture was unveiled in 1970 and its author is Stanisław Lewiński. Artificial stone was used to create it.

Monument to the Deed of Poles
The Monument to the Deed of Poles is one of the most characteristic monuments in Szczecin. It was unveiled in 1979. It was funded by contributions from residents and from the A. Warski Szczecin Shipyard. Its author is the sculptor Gustaw Zemła who collaborated on its creation with the sculptor E. Kozak. The monument refers to three generations of Szczecin residents, whose memory was to be preserved by erecting the monument. The first of them is the generation of the Polish community in Szczecin from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries living abroad until the war. The second generation are Szczecin residents who contributed to the reconstruction of the city after the war. The third eagle is a symbol of the last generation that was involved in the development of industry, health care, culture, communication, and modern construction. The plinth was made by J.W. Piskorz-Nałęcki. Its total height is 22.5 m. The eagles presented in the monument weigh in total 60 tons, while the entire structure is as much as 150 tons. The monument is a tourist attraction appearing on numerous postcards, as well as an important place in the minds of the inhabitants. During many state ceremonies flowers are placed under it. The monument is illuminated at night.

Museum of Contemporary Art – branch of the National Museum in Szczecin
The building, dating back to the late 18th century, originally served as the headquarters of the Szczecin Fortress garrison. Today, it is the seat of the Szczecin Museum of Contemporary Art, showing modern art pieces from Poland and abroad.
The Museum of Contemporary Art is located in the classicist building of the former garrison headquarters of the Szczecin fortress, built in the fourth quarter of the 18th century, and repeatedly transformed in later years. It served the military authorities until the end of World War II. In the 1970s it was handed over to the National Museum in Szczecin.
In 1980, after adaptation, it became the seat of a branch of the museum related to contemporary art. Through cycles of temporary exhibitions, a program of popularizing and promoting contemporary art is implemented, based on its own collection (Polish and foreign art) and projects developed in cooperation with other institutions, organizations and artists in the country and abroad.
In addition to presenting significant phenomena in Polish art, a regional program focused on the most important creative individuals in the region of West Pomerania, the museum coordinates the international program Mare Articum, under which it organizes, among others, The Baltic Biennale of Contemporary Art.
The building is not adapted to the needs of disabled people - there is no elevator in the building. There are seven steps leading to the first exposure, without a handrail. There is one step in front of the entrance to the building.
The building was placed on the provincial list of monuments in June 1954.

Museum of Regional Traditions – branch of the National Museum in Szczecin
The Museum of Regional Traditions is located in the old residence of King Frederick William I of Prussia built in the 1720. The museum shows archaeological and ethnographic exhibitions and has a collection of old and contemporary art.
The Museum of Regional Traditions is located in the baroque Palace of the States Parliament, built in 1726–1727 at the request of the Prussian king Frederick William I. The building was designed by Gerhard Cornelius de Walrave (1692–1773), the author of the famous fortress in Kłodzko and the Szczecin fortifications. The palace served as a meeting place for the self-government of the Pomeranian Province, as well as the king's residence during his visits to Szczecin.
Above the entrance there is the coat of arms of Pomerania, and at the top of the facade - the coat of arms of the King of Prussia against the background of panoplies (crossed elements of armament) and allegorical representations of the royal virtues: Justice (with a scale and a sword) and Prudence (a figure with a mirror and a snake). This arrangement of coats of arms was not accidental, it was supposed to reflect the subordination of Pomerania to the Kingdom of Prussia. The beauty of the building is enhanced by a rusticated façade, decorative window bands and an intricate balustrade of the balcony and external stairs. The attic space is limited by the slopes of the mansard roof. In the years 1885-1888 the building was expanded (an additional wing was built then, and the existing one on the side of Staromłyńska Street - extended).
In the interwar period, the palace was rebuilt into the seat of the Pomeranian National Museum, and after the Second World War, the building was taken over by the Museum of Western Pomerania, now the National Museum in Szczecin. Its interiors mainly show monuments of Pomeranian art, incl. a portrait of Prince Philip I painted by Lucas Cranach the Younger and wonderful jewels of Pomeranian dukes from the 16th / 17th century.
Permanent exhibitions:
1) Pomeranian Cabinet. In the mirror of coins, banknotes and seals
The exhibition is divided into three parts. In the first room there are Pomeranian seals functioning in the city space from the fourteenth to the nineteenth century. These are objects that belonged primarily to the city authorities and offices as well as craft guilds. The content displayed in the fields of the seal relates to the economic, social, political and religious life of the city.
In the second exhibition space, you can learn about the history of the issue of substitute money. The outbreak of the war and the difficulties resulting from the lack of coins led to the issuance of substitute money in the form of vouchers - the so-called notifications by unauthorized local government authorities and persons running a business. In the years 1917-1920, coins also appeared in circulation.
The third room shows the role of the coin as a means of transmitting information. The exhibition reflects the history of the coin in Pomerania from the 12th to the 19th centuries. The beginning of this road is marked by the two-sided denarii of Pomeranian dukes minted in the 12th century; medieval coinage was dominated by municipal and Kamień bishops' issues; the modern period abounds in princely circulation and occasional issues, perpetuating signs that have been known for centuries. After the extinction of the Griffin dynasty in 1637, the divided principality found itself in two different currency areas. Its eastern part was closely related to the State of Brandenburg, while in the western part, the Pomeranian coinage was continued by the Swedish rulers. The last Pomeranian issues were established in 1808 in Stralsund.
In the same room there are two treasures containing Pomeranian coins: the late medieval one from Pyrzyce and the modern one from Choszczno.
2) The golden age of Pomerania. Art at the court of Pomeranian dukes in the 16th and 17th centuries
The collection of the Szczecin museum is the largest existing collection related to the patronage activity of princes from the Gryfit dynasty. The exhibition will feature paintings, sculptures and artistic craftsmanship. One of the most valuable objects on display is the 1541 Portrait of Philip I by Lucas Cranach the Younger. A unique monument of court culture is also the family tree of the princes of Western Pomerania, a 7-meter-long painting by Cornelius Crommeny from 1598, which depicts as many as one hundred and fifty-five people from the Griffin family. An extremely important part of the exhibition are the costumes and jewels recovered from the crypt of the Szczecin castle after the Second World War, with the famous diamond-encrusted egret (ornament of the hubcap) of Prince Francis I. The exhibition also features a portrait of Prince Francis I in the marches, borrowed from the cathedral in Merseburg, showing the prince in the same costume and with the same jewels that can be seen at the exhibition.
3) Old Silver
The exhibition presents goldsmiths from the collections of the National Museum in Szczecin. The layout of the exhibition allows you to trace the fashions and trends in European goldsmithing from the Middle Ages to the Art Nouveau. Beautiful items made of precious metals also testify to the extraordinary skills of the old masters. The oldest monument is the legendary golden ring from Pęzino (Western Pomerania) from around 1200 - with the figure of a knight and an inscription that has not been deciphered so far. The oldest works presented at the exhibition also include liturgical vessels and utensils from the area of Western Pomerania. Table silver is the largest group of items on display. Among them, the rococo terrine (i.e. a vase for serving soups) by Johann Jacob Sandrart II, dating from the 1860s, stands out.
In the "Old Silver" exhibition space, you can see "Gemma" with a profile image of King Stanisław August, which was donated to the Museum by Mrs. Marion George from Berlin.

Museum of Technology and Transport
Founded in 2006 and located in an old tram depot, it is one of the largest museums of transport in Poland, showing an exhibition on the history of the Szczecin municipal transport system and automobile industry.
The Museum of Technology and Transport is located in the former tram depot at ul. Niemierzyńska, which was built at the beginning of the 20th century, exactly in 1907. The construction was dictated by the lack of space for the increasing number of wagons. Plots with allotment gardens and a district cemetery were designated for the investment.
The building was designed by two Berlin architects - Steinmetz and Griesbach. The gable roof with a glass front, in which a clock was placed, looks interesting. Before the outbreak of World War II, the depot was modernized twice - in 1912 and at the turn of 1929 and 1930.
The Niemierzyn depot was the first depot in Szczecin, which started working after the Second World War, it was opened in 1945. The facility is a front-end depot, there are 16 tracks inside. From 1945, Niemierzyn served only tram line No. 3, at the end of its operation also lines No. 4, 11 and 12. The last in history departure from this depot took place on October 1, 2004 - it was tram No. 11.
In 2009, the modernization of the Niemierzyn depot began, and its interiors were allocated to the Museum of Technology and Transport. A year later, the museum started operating. Today, inside the former depot, we can find historic trams, buses, cars and motorbikes. The permanent exhibitions include, among others: the exhibitions "Szczecin automotive in the years 1919-1944", "Polish automotive - vehicles of the Polish People's Republic", "Single-track vehicles from the People's Republic of Poland", "Polish prototypes" and "Vehicles of uniformed services".
The ticket prices are: PLN 10 normal ticket, PLN 5 reduced ticket, PLN 24 family ticket (1 or 2 adults and children, maximum 5 people), group ticket 5 (for a minimum of 10 people). On Tuesdays, admission is free (except for "Eureka Traffic").
The Niemierzyn depot was entered on the provincial list of monuments in November 2005.
The museum has an elevator for people with reduced mobility, which allows people in wheelchairs to go down to the exhibition located in the basement and to the cafe on the first floor. In addition, visitors to the museum can buy souvenirs at the institution's box office in addition to tickets.

National Museum in Szczecin
Opened in 1913, the main building of the museum on the Chrobry Embankment is one of the landmarks of Szczecin. The museum has one of the largest collections of historic items of non-European cultures in Poland.
The building of the National Museum in Szczecin at 3 Wały Chrobrego Street is one of the most famous and representative buildings in the city. It is the center of the architectural complex of Wały Chrobrego (former Hakenterrasse) on the Odra river, designed by Wilhelm Meyer-Schwartau. The building was put into use in 1913 and until the end of World War II it was the seat of the City Museum, which exhibited archaeological and ethnographic collections, Pomeranian and European art, collections from Africa, Asia and Oceania, and natural exhibits.
In Polish Szczecin, it still serves as a museum, being first one of the buildings of the Museum of Western Pomerania, and from 1970 - the National Museum. It belongs to the most magnificent museum buildings in Poland. One of the country's largest collections of relics of non-European cultures is stored and exhibited here.

Opera at the Castle
The opera, which is one of the most important musical stages in the city, has been operating at the Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle since 1978. Aside from staging operas from its repertoire, it also organizes cyclic events, such as the Grand Tenor Tournament.
The Opera House at the Castle was founded as the Szczecin Operetta of the Society of Friends of Musical Theatre. It has been operating since 1978 in the current seat at the Castle of Pomeranian Dukes in Szczecin. This is one of the most important music stages of the city.
The repertoire is diverse, including not only opera, but also ballet, operetta and musical. Alongside classics, there are also modern performances. Interestingly, this is the only Polish opera house which has all operas of outstanding artist Stanisław Moniuszko in its repertoire. The Szczecin opera house has a rich offer for children: Family and school performances and the workshops called Roztańczony OPERAnek.
The opera house also organises regular events, which permanently etched into the cultural calendar of the city. There is an annual Great Tenors Tournament held in the courtyard of the Castle of Pomeranian Dukes, with eminent singers from around the world. Also in the outdoors and also every year, a concert called 'To those who did not return from the sea ...' takes place.
The website of the opera house contains a full price list of tickets for all performances. You can purchase tickets online, but only adult ones.
Currently, the Opera House at the Castle is being thoroughly rebuilt. However, in order not to interrupt business, performances have been held since 2012 in the temporary opera hall house at Energetyków Street.

Parish Church of St. Stanisław Kostka
Parish Church of St. Stanisława Kostki is in the center of Szczecin, near the Stefan Żeromski Park. About 200 meters from the church there is a bus stop for lines 53 and 67.
The church was built in 1888-1890. It is a building in the neo-Gothic style, built of brick. During World War II, the church was destroyed in 70%, and the entire equipment of the temple was also destroyed. In 1976, the reconstruction of the church began, the end of works did not come until 2000, when the top in the form of a copper helmet was mounted on the tower. Inside, it is worth paying attention to the stained-glass windows depicting evangelical events and facts from history, incl. the third pilgrimage of the Holy Father to his homeland. The medallions in the stained-glass windows depict the patron saint of St. Stanisław Kostka, Mother Teresa of Calcutta and the Primate of the Millennium - Fr. Card. Stefan Wyszyński. The main bronze altar is a procession of Polish saints and blessed to the Eucharistic Jesus (tabernacle). Figures of the Evangelists can be seen in the pulpits. On the main door to the temple there are scenes from the Decalogue, on the southern door, from the park side, scenes with the image of the seven holy sacraments, on the northern door there are the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Consecrated: July 16, 1949

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Post office building
The building located in the "New Town" is the oldest example of nineteenth-century postal architecture. The building in Szczecin was erected before the intensive development of the post office function in the field of architecture, therefore it can be considered that the facility in Szczecin is a prototype for many other post office buildings.
The complex was erected in the years 1872-1905 according to the design of the architect Carl Schwatlo. The eclectic building has neo-Renaissance and neoclassical details and structures, and to a lesser extent there are also elements resembling Art Nouveau solutions.
In the upper part of the façade there are tympana topped with horse heads, and in the window lintels we can find eagles. Also on the façade we can find interesting details and decorations in the form of reliefs depicting plant and animal motifs.
In the hall of the first building there is a glass roof and a ceiling supported by columns. The building has one of the richest in public interior decorations. Inside we will find, among others embossed zinc sheet, openwork bands, braided friezes, plant motifs on walls and columns.
The team, despite the dangerous vicinity of the Allied bomb drop zone, did not suffer particularly during the war, and the modernizations carried out after 1945 did not affect the overall structure, which is still close to the original. In addition, in the 1990s, the interior of the building was renovated, which largely restored the artistic values of the post office.
An interesting fact, however, is the water flowing under the building. If we try to locate the place where the post office was built, on the maps from the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries, we will notice a channel that flowed near the construction site of the future post office. It exists to this day and flows in the basement of the building. It is enough to go down to the basement, lift the large hatch and shine the flashlight into the depths - a small river is still flowing there.
The building after the Second World War was intended for the post office, radio inspection, telecommunications laboratory and the Technical School of Communications. The facility at Dworcowa Street was entered on the provincial list of monuments in November 1993.

Prof. Jerzy Stelmach's Marine Science Center (MCN).
The Prof. Jerzy Stelmach Marine Science Center (MCN) is located in Lasztownia, Szczecin.
MCN is a modern educational institution enabling children and adults to discover the secrets of science and technology.
The center's leitmotif is the sea - a theme that allows for an attractive presentation of issues in the fields of physics, mathematics, astronomy, geography, medicine, technology, ecology, sociology, history or culture, among others. Showing a variety of phenomena with examples related to sailing, waves, wind, fishing or port life makes this facility unique not only in Europe, but also in the world.
The Marine Science Center houses a permanent exhibition, consisting of more than 200 interactive exhibits, a planetarium, science and education lab rooms, and on the highest level of the building - the terrace, from where you can admire the night panorama of Szczecin, Wały Chrobrego, the marina and the port.
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Quistorp Tower
The tower on the Arkona hill was built in the early 20th century, but was destroyed during World War II. The ruins are open to visitors.
The Quistorp Tower was erected on Arkony Hill in 1900-1904. The building was funded by Martin Quistorp and was built in tribute to his father, Johannes. Johannes Quistorp was an entrepreneur from Szczecin, philanthropist and founder of many local investments. It was he who founded the Bethanien care facility, handed over the land for Quistorp Park (today Kasprowicz Park), established funds for widows and orphans, and gave the city a square for the construction of a gymnasium at Greater Poland Street.
The tower was designed by Franz Schwechten. The foundations of the building were made of stone blocks, a cross vault was used inside the building, and an observation deck was created instead of the roof, decorated with sculptures by Ludwig Manzl. The upper part of the tower had the shape of a cylinder, the whole was finished with battlement. The building was 45 meters high and consisted of nine floors. There was a summer cafe in the tower, and the areas around the building - paths and vegetation - were also prepared.
Certainly, the building was still intact in 1942 - it is difficult to determine the exact date of its demolition. One of the theories assumes that the tower was destroyed in 1944 during Allied air raids, the other one says that the building was blown up in 1945 by the Germans themselves, who wanted to destroy a convenient vantage point by retreating. To this day, the tower is a ruin. Currently, we can find fragments of the lower terrace and wide stone stairs. There is also a 30-meter underground corridor, but the entrance to it has been filled in.
From time to time, the idea of rebuilding the Quistorp Tower comes back, but this investment is unlikely to happen. The Arkoński forest is certainly an interesting recreational area to this day, and the ruins of the tower are eagerly visited by residents of Szczecin and tourists.
The ruins of the tower were entered on the provincial list of monuments in June 2004.

Quodbach Villa (Restaurant)
The villa was built in 1876. It was designed by C. J. Decker. It was one of the first villas built in the upscale Westend neighborhood on Wojska Polskiego Avenue. Its first owner was the businessman Quodbach. By 1885, a carriage house, a stable, and a two-story service building with a basement had been added to the property. The first floor of the service building housed a dining room, the lady’s room, a parlor, a kitchen, and a reception room. The second floor, in turn, consisted of studies, restrooms, and bathrooms. The villa was surrounded by a magnificent garden. By 1903, the villa had changed hands three times. Its owners were, in order, Dr. Wegner, a German secret service official named Delbrück, and finally Elżbieta Korte, a native of Szczecin. Upon acquiring the villa, she decided to build an annex next to it, which still stands there today. Electricity was installed in the villa in 1919. The basement sits on a large plinth. It was once used as a laundry room and storage area. A distinctive feature of the villa is the portico located at the front of the facade. The top level of the building is a mezzanine (a small floor between the main stories). The windows are adorned with pilasters topped with Ionic capitals. Their lower sections, in turn, feature decorative panels. After the war, the building became the headquarters of the Polish-Soviet Friendship Society, which installed a stained-glass window there as a symbol of the good relations between the two cities: Szczecin in Poland and Riga in Latvia. For a time, the building also housed a café and a movie theater. Currently, it is home to a restaurant.

Rector's office of the University of Szczecin
The present building of the US Rector's Office was designed by construction counselor Rönnebeck in 1885. The building was erected in the years 1886-1888. The facility was erected due to the overcrowded gymnasium at today's Wielkopolska Street 14. The building was the first to be erected on a street that was not marked before.
Above the main entrance to the new building of the "König Wilkhem Gymnasium", a shell-shaped recess was created in which the bust of King William was located. Only the shell has survived to our times. There are two Latin sentences on the facade of the building: "we learn not for school, but for life" and "in a healthy body, healthy spirit".
In 1944, during the Allied air raids, the building was bombed. After the end of the war, the building was rebuilt. After the renovation, the roof structure was significantly simplified. The building was built of red bricks.
Both the former gymnasium buildings have survived to this day - now at Wielkopolska Street 14 is the seat of the Special School Complex. And in the building at Jana Pawła II Street 22a there were successively: primary school, State Educational Institution for Deaf children, Faculty of Physical Education, Teacher Training College, Institute of Physical Culture of the Pedagogical University, Faculty of Natural Sciences of the University of Szczecin, and since 1995, after a thorough renovation, the Rector's Office of the University of Szczecin.
The building was entered on the provincial list of monuments in March 2003.

Rowerujemy

Różanka Rose Garden
The 2-hectare garden was created in 1928. In 2006, as part of a comprehensive restoration project, 9 thousand roses were planted. One of the main points of interest in the garden is the fountain with four sculptures of geese.
The Rose Garden in Szczecin was established on an area of 2 hectares in 1928 on the occasion of a gardeners' convention. Even before the outbreak of World War II, in 1935, the so-called "Bird Fountain" with sculptures by Kurt Schwerdtfeger.
During the Second World War, the facility did not suffer any special losses. Intact, after 1945 it was one of the favorite vacation spots of Szczecin's residents. This state of affairs continued until the 1970s. Later, times were slightly worse - due to the lack of money for the maintenance of the garden, the building gradually fell into disrepair. From 1983 to 2005, the Różanka area belonged to the Archdiocese of Szczecin-Kamień, in 2005 it was again in the hands of the city.
A year later, the modernization and reconstruction of the garden began in the style of the 1930s. On April 20, 2007, the facility was put into operation. Over nine thousand roses in 99 varieties were planted in the garden. In the area of Różanka we can find, among others American hornbeam, Serbian spruce which occurs only in the mountains of Bosnia and Herzegovina, maple, smooth horse chestnut, Amur cork and fruit trees. As part of the modernization, stairs, alleys and a playground were built, the "Bird Fountain" was also recreated, the main element of which are four concrete geese - three of them are original.
The Rose Garden in Szczecin was entered on the provincial list of monuments in April 2004.

Ruins of an Augustinian monastery
The monastery was founded in the 13th century after the arrival of the Augustinian friars in the area. In the 16th century, as a result of the reformation, the monastery was dissolved and the building gradually declined. The ruins are open to visitors.
The ruins of the Augustinian monastery in Police-Jasienica is a monument that reminds You of the beautiful history of these lands. This is one of the most beautiful monuments of medieval monastic architecture in West Pomerania. Its origin is connected with the presence of the Augustinians - monks brought to this land in the middle of the thirteenth century. Thanks to their activities, the areas by the river, wet until then, became utilised and the Gunica became regulated. The monks built a mill, bred sheep and pigs, as well as cultivated hops and owned several inns. They were also at the disposal of a wooden church built in the late thirteenth century, which was later rebuilt by them. The monastery itself was founded in the fourteenth century. The monastery buildings consisted of two two-storey naves and a church, which formed together a courtyard open westwards. What survived to our times are the initial foundations of buildings in the Gothic style with peripheral walls on the south and east naves to the first floor, and cellar rooms. During the Reformation in the sixteenth century, the monastery of Jasienica ceased to fulfil its functions and became secularised. At the end of the seventeenth century, it began to fall into disrepair. In the mid-twentieth century, the upper storeys were removed. Today, the area around the church and the ruins of the monastery is well maintained and cleared. Dangerous places are enclosed. The interior of the building is overgrown with shrubs and other wild vegetation, but it is available to the public and it is possible to sightsee the ruins closely. Preserved decorative window arches and arcades perfectly highlight the style which the monastery was built in. The area is encompassed by a churchyard. The ruins of the monastery are available to be seen by any visitor. Part of the building can be reached from the outside, the other remaining elements can be accessed from the courtyard of the church. This beautiful place is very often used as the background of various kinds of outdoor photo sessions. The Augustinian Fair, a regular event aiming at cultivating the culture of the former culture, especially the medieval one, has been organised for several years next to the church and ruins at the end of summer holidays. What is more, the Passion of Christ has recently started to be staged in the ruins of the church on Holy Saturday. The temple located in the neighbourhood is perfectly visible from the road because it is, in fact, built on an elevated area. The ruins of the monastery are hidden a bit deeper.

Ruins of the old synthetic fuel factory
Built one year before the outbreak of World War II, the factory produced synthetic fuel from coal for the German army. Free-of-charge guided tours of the factory are available.
The factory of synthetic petrol - Hydrierwerke Pölitz was established in 1938. Liquid fuel from coal (synthetic petrol) for the German army was produced there. In 1944, the factory covered the area of 1,500 hectares, including 200 hectares of dense technical infrastructure, from which several characteristic buildings have survived in various condition up to this day. The most recognizable structure is a coal elevator for storing semi-finished products and producing petrol. Also the framework of production halls can be seen. Ground anti-aircraft shelters and the Splitterschutzzelle single-person bunkers resembling an egg and the Westermann bunkers in a form of a cylinder ended with a pointed concrete layer have also been preserved. One may encounter complexes of silos for storing fuel too. Everything is hidden in dense groupings of trees and bushes. Some places are difficult to reach and dangerous. There are a lot of debris, rocks, and metal or cast iron fragments that stick out of the ground – that is why it is not advisable to walk among the ruins of the factory without assistance. On each Saturday, at 1:00 pm, there is a free-of-charge guided tour organized, during which it is possible to visit the factory, go underground, and see permanent exhibitions in the seat of the Association.

Self-service bicycle repair station

Skatepark w Trzebieży

Stanisław Staszic Pomeranian Library
Built in 1905 as the Szczecin Municipal Library, between 1907 and 1945 the facility was headed by Erwin Ackernecht who gathered an impressive collection of books from the Western Pomerania. Operating under its current name since 1994, the library not only borrows books, but also organizes various cultural events.
The Pomeranian Book Collection is located at Podgórna, approx. 1 km from the railway station. People traveling by car can park their vehicle in the immediate vicinity of the library (paid zone). Tram no. 3 stops nearby on Tobrucki Square. The Book Collection is close to Wyszyńskiego, which is one of the main communication routes in Szczecin.
The Book Collection was established in 1905. It owes its development to Erwin Ackernecht, who merged book collections from all over West Pomerania, placing them in the edifice of one building. Over the years, the library had been supplemented with new collections, thanks to which in 1994 its statute was changed from a Public Library to the Book Collection. The Book Collection is divided into several sections. They are the Information Center, Main Lending Room, Inter-Library Lending Room, Main Reading Room, Youth Reading Room, Pomeranian Study Room, Special Collections, Music Lending Room, German, and Economic and Legal Information Reading Room. The Book Collection hosts numerous exhibitions, lectures, and cultural events. It also publishes its own publications. Computers are available free of charge, and numerous places where you can read books, write works, etc. in comfort.

State Archives (complex of buildings) in Szczecin
The beginnings of the Szczecin archive date back to 1831, at that time it was located in the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle. In 1900 the collection was moved to its present location, a sizable building on Święty Wojciecha Street, the construction of which was financed by the Prussian authorities. The new seat allowed for the development and enlargement of the archive collection. During World War II, most of the collections were taken to Pomerania. The archive returned to work on August 1, 1945, under the Polish flag. Attempts were made to collect scattered collections and to complete new ones.
In the archive you can find a wide range of documents and materials about the city and the region, both historic and contemporary. One of the most interesting is the document from 1293 confirming the location of Szczecin under the Magdeburg Law. Some of the materials are available in digital form. The catalog of the collections is available on the website.
There is also a library with large collections concerning, in particular, Western Pomerania, magazines, and literature devoted to archival work. The archive conducts educational activities, lessons for children are organized here, the topics are books, the history of the city and Western Pomerania, genealogy and many more. Currently, there are two branches operating at the archive in Szczecin, in Stargard and Międzyzdroje.

Statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni
Bartolomeo Colleoni was a famous Venetian mercenary. His statue in Lotników Square is an exact copy of the original Renaissance piece. For many years, the statue was erected in Warsaw, but in 2002 returned to Szczecin.
The statue represents a famous Venetian condotierre (a leader of mercenary units, who formed troops at his own expense). It is one of the most impressive replicas of the most famous Renaissance works. The original statue was made by Andrea del Verrocchio. The replica was created for the need of the Municipal Museum in Szczecin in 1913. The monument was given to Warsaw as a part of support for the destroyed capital city. There, it was placed at the Academy of Fine Arts’ yard. The statue has not returned to Szczecin until 2002. In 2009, it was renovated – a weapon held in the right hand was restored.

Statue of the Helmsman Mariner
The over 4 m high copper statue was erected in 1980 in the city center in the Fountain Avenue. The statue was designed by Ryszard Chachulski.
Szczecin, as a city where the Maritime University of Szczecin is located, had to possess a monument referring with its appearance to maritime traditions of the capital city of the West Pomerania Province. According to the design by Ryszard Chachulski, on the commission of the Association of Friends of Szczecin, on proposal of Zbigniew Abrahamowicz, it was decided that an imposing copper statue representing a sailor should be erected. The plan was fulfilled in 1980. The figure looks majestic and measures, along with a pedestal, 405 cm. The sailor holds a steering wheel in his hands, and the collar of his overcoat seems to wave in the wind. The figure is not related to any specific event; it reminds the inhabitants and tourists who visit Szczecin that it is a city connected with sea and seafaring. The fragment of the Alley of Fountains, where currently stands the statue of a Mariner-Helmsman, was developed in the 1990s. In 2007, the monument underwent a refurbishment. It is surrounded by lavish vegetation and colourful bushes. Behind its back, there is one out of three fountains located in this part of the street (hence the name – the Alley of Fountains).

Staw Wędkarski

Stop Cafe Volczkowo
PRZYSTANEK Cafe is an unusual place with a climate, which is heard of not only in Wolczkowo and Szczecin. Rumor has it of the delicious sweet and savory baked goods, which are made on site by Anna and Marta, mother and daughter.
The stop is located right next to the bicycle path, offering a nice rest, for example, with breakfast, delicious coffee. During hot weather, you can rehydrate with a great organic isotonic or eat a scoop of delicious natural artisanal ice cream. A garden, a bookshelf and board games make a nice stop at the STOP on the bike path.

Synkros bicycle store
We have been in the bicycle business since 1999.
We are passionate about mountain,road cycling.
We combined our passion for life with the practical sphere of life by opening a store.
We are located in Szczecin at 5 Lipca Street 38/2, tel. (91)48-61-280.
Since the beginning of our activity, we have been selling bicycle parts, bicycles and servicing.
Our main goal is customer satisfaction, so we make every effort to ensure that our service is at the highest level.

Syrenie Stawy

Szczecin - Chrobry Embankment
View from one of the terraces at the Chrobry Embankment, formerly known as Haken Terrace, named after the lord mayor of Szczecin on whose initiative they were built between 1902 and 1921.

Szczecin - former Municipal Theatre
Archival photograph showing the Municipal Theatre – in its years of existence, it was considered one of the most modern facilities in Germany at the time. It was slightly damaged during the Second World War and, despite the chances of reconstruction, it was demolished in 1954. To the left is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul and to the right is the tower of the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle.

Szczecin - Pomeranian Dukes' Castle
Gate leading to the courtyard of the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle from today's Kusnierska Street.

Szczecin - Wały Chrobrego

Szczecin City Council
The City Council is located in a historic building with a large inner courtyard from the early 20th century, adjacent to Jasne Błonia park.
The decision to build the present building of the City Hall was made in 1921. The building was to be used as the seat of the main administrative office of the Pomeranian Province. In 1924, the central part was erected, a year later the eastern wing was added, and in 1927 the remaining buildings. The whole thing was designed by dr. Eng. Georg Steinmetz, the plans assumed integrating the facility into the park established by Quistorp. The main buildings of the office surround a quadrilateral courtyard, in the eastern part there is an additional internal Courtyard.
The facility housed the offices of the governor general, provincial administrator, office director, chief chancellor and heads of technical departments. In the years 1933-1945 the complex was the seat of the NSDAP.
In the main building, in the central part, there is a representative staircase, and a telephone exchange on the ground floor. In the left wing there are large rooms that were intended for official ceremonies and meetings before the war. Currently, the City Council sessions are held in the left wing, and the most impressive room until 2014 was intended for the philharmonic hall. In the right wing there were offices and cash registers - to this day the right wing is intended for customer service. There is a 700 sq m bunker under the building, which can shelter 500 People.
The office building was erected in a neo-baroque style. Two passages have been created under the central building, leading to the park part. Initially, the facade of the building was green, and the residents colloquially called it "spinach palace" or "spinach house". In the 1960s, as a result of covering the walls with cement mortar, the building became gray. Only in 2011, a decision was made to restore the original color. Since 2013, we can admire the greenery of the office.
The building of the City Hall was entered on the provincial list of monuments in October 1995.

Szczecin History Museum – branch of the National Museum in Szczecin
The Szczecin History Museum is located in the Old Town Hall building which dates back to the 13th century. The exhibitions show the history and culture of the city from its beginnings to the end of the 20th century.
The seat of the Szczecin History Museum is the gothic Old Town Hall in Podzamcze, located in the center of the oldest part of the city - between the Sienna Market Square and the New Market Square. The building, which dates back to the mid-thirteenth century, acquired a gothic form with arcades and spectacular gables and a magnificent basement with beautiful stellar vaults at the turn of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries thanks to the reconstruction attributed to Heinrich Brunsberg.
In the impressive interiors of the town hall you can see exhibitions devoted to the history and culture of Szczecin from the earliest times - illustrated with archaeological relics - through the princely times, the Swedish, Prussian and German periods, to the Polish post-war period with the late twentieth century.
In front of the entrance to the museum, there is a modern sculpture Great Arch (1991), born in Szczecin, Bernhard Heiliger (1915–1995), one of the leading German sculptors of the post-war period (deposited by the Bernhard Heiliger Foundation from Berlin).

Szczecin Main Station
Szczecin Main Station, built in 1843, is one of the oldest stations in Poland. It suffered significant damage during World War II, but was successfully rebuilt. It serves local, domestic, and international connections.
Szczecin Główny railway station is located in the Nowe Miasto district, between Owocowa Street and Kolumba Street.
Szczecin Główny railway station is the most important station in Szczecin and one of the oldest railway stations in Poland. In 1836, a decision was made in Berlin to build the Berlin-Szczecin Railway. In August 1843, the first train from Berlin arrived at the Szczecin station. As a result, the site became the first stage in the liquidation of the city fortifications of Fort Prusy. In 1859, the station was expanded and transformed into a through station. Around 1900, the station building was constructed, which was destroyed during World War II. However, it was rebuilt and still exists today. The Szczecin railway junction was electrified between 1975 and 1980.
The destination stations for direct connections are: Angermuende, Berlin-Gesundbrunnen, Białystok, Bielsko-Biała Główna, Częstochowa Stradom, Chojna, Choszczno, Gdynia Główna, Goleniów, Gryfino, Kalisz Pomorski, Kamień Pomorski, Katowice, Kołobrzeg, Kostrzyn, Koszalin, Kraków Główny, Kraków Płaszów, Krzyż, Kutno, Lublin, Luebeck Hauptbahnhof, Neubrandenburg, Olsztyn Main, Piła Main, Poznań Main, Przemyśl Main, Rzepin, Schwerin Hauptbahnhof, Słupsk, Stargard Szczeciński, Szczecinek, Świnoujście, Świnoujście Port, Ustka, Warsaw East, Wrocław Main, Zakopane, Zamość, Zielona Góra.
The following railway lines run within the station: Wrocław Główny - Szczecin Główny, Poznań Główny - Szczecin Główny, Szczecin Główny - Trzebież, Szczecin Główny - Grambow, Szczecin Główny - Szczecin Gumieńce.
Szczecin Główny railway station - departures, arrivals, information

Tablica pamiątkowa

Tandem Szczecin
Tandem Szczecin was born out of a love for Szczecin and a passion for bicycles. Exploring Szczecin can become an even more unique experience when combined with a tandem ride.Those who already know Szczecin can rediscover it from the perspective of their first bike ride for two. Or maybe you want to write your own script for your trip? Come and join us!
We offer classic and rear-steered tandems.
Classic tandems are available in a classic drive version or with electric assistance.
The rear-steered tandem with electric drive is a bike designed for parents with children. The front part of the bike allows children between 100 and 140 cm tall to sit comfortably behind the handlebars.

Teatr Kameralny

The area of the Old Town
The image of the Old Town today is definitely different from the layout that took place before World War II. First of all, Szczecin has been "moved away" from the river, and many valuable buildings have not been rebuilt. To a large extent, the current condition is due to the first Polish president of the city, Piotr Zaremba, who was an opponent of the reconstruction of the Old Town. It was under his management that it was decided to abandon the plans to rebuild the Municipal Theater or build an artery that would cut off the city buildings from the boulevards.
To this day, only an outline of the old street layout has remained, some parts of the old town have been erected with residential buildings from the so-called big plate. Most of the historic buildings that are part of the old town have survived in the vicinity of Orła Białego Square, Tkacka, Grodzka and Staromłyńska Streets.
Today, the Old Town estate is located between Kapitańska Street, Malczewskiego Street, Matejki Street, the Prussian Homage Square, Żołnierza Square, Niepodległości Street and Dworcowa Street. In its area - despite the disturbance of the system after World War II - we can find many interesting and important monuments. incl. Post office No. 2, Church of St. John the Evangelist, which is the oldest church in Szczecin, the Old Town Hall on the former Sienna Square, the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle, which was rebuilt after 1945, the Maiden Tower - one that has remained from the numerous towers and strongholds that once surrounded the city, the Royal Gate - one of the two preserved city gates, the Palace under the Globe, which is associated with Tsarina Catherine II, and the Cathedral Basilica of St. James.
The Old Town in Szczecin was entered on the provincial list of monuments in November 1952.

The Bogusław Promenade
The Bogusław promenade is one of the most visited places by the Szczecin dwellers, and also one of the main landmarks of the city, where cultural or  outdoor events take place. Initially, it was planned that it would be a part of the so-called 'the heart of Szczecin'. The idea of establishing pedestrian routes in the city centre of Szczecin has never been realised. It was established in 2000 as the first pedestrian zone in the city centre. On a 200-metre-long part of Bogusława the Tenth Street, beautiful pre-war terraced houses were renovated, thereby giving the place a unique character. Numerous dining options - restaurants, pubs and nightclubs were opened along the promenade. Teatr Mały [The Small Theatre], a branch of Teatr Współczesny [the Contemporary Theatre], is also located there. Concerts and outdoor events are held on the promenade in the summer. Besides pedestrians, You can also encounter street performers there.

The building of the Customs Office
The place on the bank of the Oder, where we can find the building of the Customs Office, has been associated with the collection of customs duties for centuries. At the beginning of the 16th century, in the vicinity of today's Castle Route, there was a Kłodny Bridge, on which there was a customs barrier, which was lifted only after the passing ships had paid the appropriate customs and tax fee.
After Szczecin was dragged into the territory of Prussia, King Frederick William I decided to build a building where all tax matters could be dealt with and which would control the units flowing through the Odra River. The site where the Customs Office building stands today was chosen as the construction site. The construction of the facility began in 1724 - due to the marshy ground, the building was erected on special piles. The facility was named "Pakownia".
Due to heavy traffic and queues, it was decided to expand the packing station. Exactly in 1900, the design of the main building of the Customs Office was created - by Wilhelm Meyer-Schwartau, an architect who also designed Wały Chrobrego and the PUM building. The building was built in the years 1904-1907.
The decorations on the building are extremely interesting, and the two faces placed on both sides of the facade, at the entrances, deserve special attention. On the one hand, the face is smiling - according to many, it is a symbol of a client who still has money because he has not yet paid any dues. On the other hand, the face is sad - it is the same character, but here the client is after paying the fee.
The interior also deserves our attention - in the staircase we find a rib vault and lion heads above the entrance. They are supposed to symbolize the strength of the office and evoke respect and humility in clients. Furniture has also been preserved in the building - incl. safe, wardrobe and armchairs.
After the war, when the building was taken over by Poles, the building was intended for the purposes for which it was built. The first foreign customs clearance from this office was carried out in June 1946.
The facility located right on the bank of the Oder was entered on the provincial list of monuments in December 1988.

The Elevation of the Holy Cross Roman Catholic church in Trzebież
The history of the church in Trzebież starts in the second half of the 14th century, when the St Catherine Roman Catholic church was built in the village, in the Romanesque-Gothic style. In the second half of the 16th century, after the Reformation, the character of the church changed – Evangelical services were conducted there.  In the next years, in the mid-18th century, the church was partially rebuilt and expanded. During the reconstruction, the nave was prolonged eastwards and a baroque tower (with a spire and a cross on a golden sphere) was added. Two bells cast in Szczecin (one from 1664, the second from 1729) were suspended in the tower. During this period an elongated windows were fitted; also, the choir was added in 1793. After the end of the Second World War, the church became Polish and on September 22nd 1946, it was consecrated as the Elevation of the Holy Cross church. As a date of a church fair, September 14th was chosen. Destroyed in the turmoil of the war, the church was attempted to be rebuilt by Rev. Mieczysław Mroczkowski and the parishioners. When the parish priest was Rev. Józef Kępka, in 1949, there were mission conducted, which ended in consecrating a mission cross standing on the left side of the church entrance. In August 1951 Rev. Paweł Karchanek came to the parish; under his management two sides altars were added in the church. The subsequent parish priests also made every effort to put the church and its surroundings in order. When Rev. J. Król was the parish priest, a sacristy was refurbished; Rev J. Abramski took care of the surroundings of the church – parishioners erected a wall and the green area around the building was developed. The church was painted from the outside, and the walls were previously smoothed. In the church, there is also a historic pipe organ, renovation of which was carried out in the years 1957-1958. In the late 1990s, the church was renovated again. It has been entered into the provincial register of historic monuments (no A-546 from December 22nd, 1965); likewise, the historic clergy house from the early 19th century, located opposite to the church (no A-530 from April 25th, 1997). On the right side of the church, there is a statue of Mother of God of Comfort, made by Zbigniew Policki. The current parish priest is Rev. Mieczysław Wdowiak. The parish supervises the branch church in Niekłończyca. The church can be accessed through high steps only.

The former Polish Radio and Television building
Built in 1980, the TV Tower is considered the first building of its kind in Szczecin. It towers over its surroundings and for many years served as a symbol of the city’s modernity. It is 65 meters tall and has 17 floors. From 1985 onward, it served as the headquarters of Polish Radio and Television; in August 2015, it became the property of a private investor.

The former Tax Office building
The historic townhouse at 37 Jana Pawła Street was built in the early 20th century. It is located in the very heart of the city, in a neighborhood filled with impressive residential buildings and numerous public structures. It is a three-story corner building with a usable attic, topped by a mansard roof. The facade is adorned with floral motifs. The entrance portal features particularly elaborate decorative elements. The building formerly housed the Tax Office; today, it serves as the headquarters of the Police Precinct.

The Ippen Villa (the Institute of National Remembrance)
The villa at 14 Piotra Skargi Street was established in 1927 for, Hermann Otto Ippen, a ship-owner. Its designer was Gustav Gauss, who designed it in a neo-baroque style with impressive ending of facades. Unfortunately, the project has not been completed because the owner decided to simplify some of the construction, just after the foundations having been built. He submitted to the building supervision services a new idea of ​​building the facility, and thus the present form is characterised by a high resistance wall and modernist form of the building with neo-baroque elements. The town took over the building from the ship-owner in the mid-30s and the assets were entrusted to General von Blaskowitzow as an official residence. He officiated there until the end of World War II. A few years later (the early 1950s), the villa began to serve the Soviet consulate, and then - the consulate of the Russian Federation until 1998. After its shutdown, the North-Western Regional Branch of Powszechny Bank Kredytowy used to operate there. Immediately after new tenants moved in, the villa was given a major overhaul. Currently, since 2009, it has been the seat of: the Departmental Public Education Office of the Szczecin branch of the Institute of National Remembrance and the Departmental Commission for the Prosecution of Crimes Against the Polish Nation. The Ippen Villa is one of the youngest villas built in the former Szczecin district of Westend. The property was inscribed on the list of immovable monuments. The founder of the company, which bought the land for a new district was Johannes Quistorp, who run business together with his son and a friend Augustus Horn. Piotra Skargi Street administratively belonged to those lands. Today, former Westend is said to have been a luxury housing estate for rich entrepreneurs.

The Loitz family house
Built in mid-16th century, the house was owned by one of the wealthiest Szczecin families. Today, it is used by the local high school for the arts.
The Loitz house was built by a merchant family from whom it was named. It represents the late Gothic and early Renaissance styles. Its owners, the Loitz family, were a wealthy family with numerous businesses in Szczecin.
According to historical sources dating back to the 15th century, they were mainly selling herring and salt. However, they conducted their business not only in Poland, but also in Great Britain, Scandinavia and even on the Iberian Peninsula. Many of the family representatives sat on the City Council and Michał Loitz was even its mayor.
In Pomerania, the family property was invested in houses, granaries and land estates. One of the additional activities that the family dealt with was, inter alia, lending at interest. Even king Zygmunt August used their services. It was he who, after his death, partially led to the bankruptcy of the family, as the Loitzes had not been repaid.  Another reason was the price revolution and deficit trade with Silesia. The tenement house was built in the years 1539-1547 by order of Hans Loitz. However, it soon belonged to the family's estate, because as a result of bankruptcy, the aforementioned initiator of its construction had to secretly leave the city. In 1572 the houses were taken over by the Pomeranian dukes. In its further history, the tenement house was also the property of a Swedish councilor and two Swiss, who ran a confectionery on its premises. It was bombed during the Second World War. It was rebuilt in 1953 and transferred to the Secondary School of Fine Arts.
Currently, the Loitz House still functions as a school and is open to visitors. You can admire the works of local artists. The most characteristic feature of the building are its sloping windows in the staircase, decorated with unusual traceries, different from the others. The façade of the building was painted orange after 2000. Another interesting feature is the Renaissance portal which is one of the most beautiful and valuable in the whole Pomerania. Another noteworthy decorative element of the tenement house is a copy of the "Conversion of St. Paul" relief. Its original is at ul. Staromłyńska at the National Museum in Szczecin.

The Monument Of Pope John Paul Ii
The monument was unveiled on June 18th, 1995. It is situated in place where Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass during his visit in Szczecin on June 11th, 1987. The sculpture was made of bronze. It was designed by Czesław Dźwigaj, who was a creator of similar monuments located in the West Pomerania Province. He was assisted by Stanisław Latour. The figure of the Pope is shown in liturgical vestment; in one hand he holds a cross and his second hand is raised in a famous gesture of salutation. On the pedestal, there is a papal coat of arms, the coat of arms of Szczecin, and a quotation from a homily delivered during the Pope’s memorable visit: “...Family is strong with God, country is strong with family...”.

The Municipal Cemetery in Niekłończyca
The municipal cemetery in Niekłończyca is a small burial ground where local residents are laid to rest; the graves are arranged to the left and right of the cobblestone entrance. The cemetery is enclosed by a high fence with a large entrance gate and a side gate, which are locked when visitors are not present. The area is covered with trees and other vegetation. Within the cemetery grounds, there is a water tap and containers for various types of waste. A TOI TOI portable restroom is located within the cemetery. The burial site in Niekłończyca is well-maintained, clean, and aesthetically pleasing.

The Municipal Cemetery in Police-Jasienica
The cemetery in Police–Jasienica, which currently covers an area of approximately 2.6 hectares, was established in the second half of the 19th century. Like all prewar cemeteries in this region, it was a Lutheran cemetery.  After World War II, with the arrival of Polish administration, Poles began to be buried here, and the German headstones were simply removed. The remains of the German graves that survived into modern times were transported to the Police Lapidarium in Old Town Park in 2002. The only gravestone commemorating the presence of the German population in Jasienica is the grave of Marianne Zitzke and her parents, Karolos and Adelhaid Fredrich, which is surrounded by a cast-iron fence. The cemetery is overgrown with trees and other vegetation. At the entrance, just beyond the gate, there is a large wooden cross. Water faucets and large trash bins of various types are located in several places. An outdoor restroom stands off to the side within the cemetery grounds. All information regarding the operation of municipal cemeteries in the Police Municipality can be found on the website of the Municipal and Housing Management Department in Police, under the “Cemetery” tab: www.zgkim.police.pl/html/cmentarz.htm. The following are available there: a price list for services, regulations, and a grave search tool.

The Rectory at the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The rectory in Trzebież is located across from the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. It stands on a small hill on land belonging to the parish. Nearby are Trzebież Park, the fishing port, and the Central Sailing Center. Situated in an interesting area, the building was constructed in the early 19th century as a parsonage for the pastor who lived there at the time. The building was constructed using half-timbered framing and features a gable roof, with a bay window on the street-facing side. The rectory is entered through the main door from the street, accessed by a double flight of stairs, while from the courtyard, the building is entered via a porch. The restored building is one of Trzebieża’s most valuable architectural landmarks. Currently, the rectory serves as the parish priest’s residence and parish office, and as a gathering place for parishioners on the occasion of various holidays, social, and cultural events. Adjacent to the building is a sizable rectory garden, where parish picnics and other gatherings are held. The entire area is fenced. The building is accessible from the outside. It is best to contact the parish office by phone in advance before visiting.

The St Peter and St Paul the Apostles Roman Catholic church in Police-Jasienica
The St Peter and St Paul the Apostles parish church in Police-Jasienica is a building that is really conspicuous, not only due to its architecture, but also because a place where it is situated. Elevated high above the street, it is a building that dominates over the town. Its beginnings as a wooden church date back to the end of the 13th century. After a fire, which damaged the building in the 14th century, the church was rebuilt in stone. However, over the years, it fell in disrepair in the late 17th century. The church was renovated and expanded in 1725, referring with its form to the Gothic style. During this renovation, a tower was added on the western side of the building. Unfortunately, in the second half of the 19th century, the church was again struck with a fire. After these events, a new tower had to be erected. It was located above the nave and was topped with a sphere on which a cross was situated. In this period, the presbytery was also added on the eastern side of the building. Up to this day, there is a painting from 1858 entitled “Christ speaking with Maria and Marta” (oil on canvass). The building was consecrated as a Roman Catholic church on June 29th, 1947, and since then, each year a church fair has been organized on the anniversary of the event. The church in Police-Jasienica has been entered into the West Pomeranian provincial register of historic monuments (under the number A-500 from 5.07.1958). The current parish priest is Rev. Waldemar Szczurowski. The parish supervises a branch church in Tatynia. The church’s driveway is located on a flat ground.

Toscania Pizzeria
Pizzeria Toscania, located at 26 Barnima I Street in Police, is a place created out of a love for good food, where Italian tradition meets Polish hospitality. Our menu is a harmonious blend of authentic Italian cuisine with elements of Polish cuisine, ensuring that every guest will find flavors that are both familiar and inspiring.
We specialize in pizza made according to Italian recipes and Italian dishes, while also enriching our menu with dishes that draw on Polish culinary traditions. It is this balance that makes Toscania a unique place—combining Mediterranean lightness with a homey atmosphere and flavors that have graced Polish tables for years.
We prepare every dish using the highest-quality ingredients, ensuring freshness, authentic flavor, and beautiful presentation. We believe that the best memories are made around a shared table, which is why we’ve created a space where you can celebrate everyday moments—from family dinners and get-togethers with friends to romantic dinners or a quick lunch.
Toscania is more than just a restaurant—it’s a place for gatherings, conversations, and discovering new flavors, where Italian passion for cooking blends with Polish warmth. And our pizza? Let’s just say that the last slice almost always becomes the subject of friendly negotiations.
We invite you to Pizzeria Toscania—a place where Italian flavors and Polish tradition form a unique duo, and every visit leaves you craving another get-together

Tourist and Cultural Information Centre in Szczecin
The center is located in the Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle. It has a 4-star certificate of the Polish Tourist Information System (PSIT). Open all year round.
At the Centre for Cultural and Tourist Information you can get information related to the touristic offer of the region. The Centre also sells maps, city plans, guidebooks, historical books, Szczecin Tourist Cards, entrance tickets to the Castle and tickets to cultural events.

Tourist Information Centre in Szczecin
Located in the glass pavilion in the Flowers Avenue in Żołnierza Polskiego Square. Open all year round.
The Tourist Information Center is located at Żołnierza Polskiego Square (glass pavilion in Aleja Kwiatowa).
At the Tourist Information Center, you can get information about the tourist offer, as well as information on culture in Szczecin and the region. You can buy maps, guides, books, and albums related to the history and culture of the city and the region. At the Tourist Information Center, you can get help in contacting travel guides and tourist guides.
Opening hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in high season (June-August) and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

TRAFO Arts
The building, serving as a center for contemporary arts since 2013, was built in the early 20th century as the transformer station for the Szczecin tram network.
The modernist building of Trafostacja Sztuki was erected in 1911. Until 1945, the building served as a transformer room for Szczecin trams. The initiator of the construction of today's Trafostacja Sztuki building was Ernst Kuhlo - who is referred to by many as the Szczecin Edison. Kuhlo, a pioneer in electrification of Szczecin, in the nineteenth century purchased a plot of land at today's St. Ducha Street and built the building there. Its designer was Georg Vallentin, who planned a single-body hall. The building served its function until 1945.
After the end of World War II, the building was taken over by the Szczecin Electrotechnical Cooperative of Inwalidów Selsin, which was involved in the production of various items - from lamps to toys. The Selsin workplace operated in the building at St. Ducha Street 4 by the 1970s. For the next 20 years, the building remained empty until the 1990s, when it was taken over by a private investor. Despite the plans, the new owner did not modernize and develop the space of the former transformer plant - in the end, the building was taken over by the commune.
Since 2013, the former transformer room houses the "Trafostacja Sztuki - TRAFO" contemporary art center. The facility has been modernized in accordance with the plans of the Studio A4 architectural office from Szczecin. The brick façade of the building has been renovated, and work has also been carried out inside.
Inside, there is a central exhibition space that is open and uses the entire height of the building. Apart from exhibitions, the main hall also hosts concerts and performances. Around the main hall there are viewing galleries that allow you to observe events in space from different levels. Other exhibition halls are located in the basement, which is separated from the first level by a partially glazed floor. The interior of the building is dominated by bright colors - mainly white. In addition, in "TRAFO" there are: rooms for artists, a conference room for approx. 25 people with social facilities, a coffee bar in the entrance hall, a reception desk, a cloakroom, a reading room and a bookstore.
Ticket prices for one exhibition range from PLN 5 / person. for a family ticket (up to 7 people) or a group ticket (over 10 people), up to PLN 10 for a normal ticket. The facility is accessible for disabled people - there is a lift for wheelchair users in the building.
The building of Trafostacja Sztuki was entered on the provincial list of monuments in April 1984.

Trails - electric bicycle and bicycle equipment rentals

TWORZĘ SIĘ (galeria sztuki dla dzieci i młodzieży)

Water Tower in Trzebież
The red brick water tower, along with other railway buildings, dates back to 1910 when the railway from Szczecin was extended to Trzebież. However, it is currently closed to visitors.
The water supply water tower in the complex of railway buildings in Trzebież is located next to the railway crossing, behind the entrance to the town, approx. 13.5 km north of Police and approx. 40.5 km north of the center of Szczecin. To get there, turn into the first street on the left - Dworcowa street behind the railway crossing and drive along the tracks until a brick building with the inscription "Trzebież Szczeciński" appears on the left side. The tower is visible on the other side of the tracks.
The complex of railway buildings in Trzebież, i.e. the station building, locomotive depot, residential building and the water supply tower, was built in the years 1909-1910 as part of the extension of the Szczecin Główny-Jasienica railway line to Trzebież  The above-mentioned buildings were built of brick in the style appropriate for the earlier, 19th century. eternal industrial architecture, with a specific purpose for them. The water supply tower, built of red brick, and plastered in the upper part, stands in the vicinity of a historic building that used to be a night shelter for railwaymen. Despite its fairly good outward appearance, being in its vicinity can be dangerous. The tower is covered with a roof with an "antenna" on top.

West Pomeranian Voivodeship Office
The main designer of the building was the Berlin architect Paul Kieschke, but after his death in 1905, the building was completed by Paul Lehmgrübner. Construction began in 1906, and the whole building was put into operation in 1911. The architecture of the building refers to the North German Renaissance. There are five wings, two inner courtyards and two towers - one of them is topped with a sailor's sculpture. The north tower, also known as the meteorological tower, is 75.8 meters high. At its top there is a spire with a wind rose. South tower, the so-called the tower with the sailor is more than 10 meters higher and 86.6 meters.
The building was designated for the office of the Szczecin Region. In part of the building there were official flats, as well as offices of the Maritime Office, Lloyd's Agency, Port Police and the Hydroengineering Office. The building survived almost intact during the air raids of World War II. Many of the rooms in the office have retained their original decor. In front of the main entrance to the West Pomeranian Voivodeship Office, there is a portico with columns. The entrance will lead us to the main, most representative hall, where we find a huge column and an interestingly decorated vault. The original floor is on the ground floor, and the historic door woodwork has been preserved throughout the building. In some rooms - incl. in the voivode's office - pre-war furniture has been preserved.
Interesting architectural details can be found in the northern part of the building, which was once occupied by "maritime" institutions, incl. nautical accents on the balustrade of the staircase, allegorical heads of sailors and fishermen - this is the only place inside the office where such heads appear, other sculptures of this type can be found on the external facade of the building. In addition, in the hall under the sailor, we can find several dozen bas-reliefs. They were most likely backup sculptures, but their history was never fully explained.
After 1945, the building was taken over by the Polish municipal authorities, headed by the first president of post-war Szczecin, Piotr Zaremba. It was he who ordered the Polish flag to be displayed on the building on April 30th. After the office was created in the building, it was decided to repaint the walls of the building in an "official" uniform color. Work has been underway for several years to restore the original design of the ZUW. Discovered and renovated, among others an impressive column in the customer service room and decorative German inscriptions that remind of the historical functions of the building.
In the first years after the end of World War II, the marina at Wały Chrobrego and the buildings that dominated it were to create the "sea Szczecin". It was in the building of the West Pomeranian Voivodship Office that the most important meetings were held and the most important decisions were made regarding the reconstruction and function of the port, and the creation of the Polish commercial, coastal and fishing fleet.
An interesting fact that has stimulated the imagination of the inhabitants for years is the legend about the alleged buried corridor in the basement of the office, which was supposed to lead to the other side of the Oda - under the river, of course. The facility also includes the so-called "Khrushchevka" - where does the term come from? From the name of the Secretary General of the CPSU, Nikita Khrushchev, who in 1959, during his visit to Szczecin, lived in the southern part of the building.
Since 2011 - on the occasion of the centenary of the facility - the building has been open to tourists. There are three routes for tourists. The first route leads through the office tower, it is during this trip that you can see the panorama from the north tower, see the "sculpture warehouse" mentioned above. The second route runs through the most important rooms of the building. Tour participants can see, among others conference rooms with preserved, over a hundred years old equipment, the Knight's Hall with an original parquet floor and a honeycomb ceiling, and the voivode's office. Visitors will also enter the safe of the former government cash desk. The last route leads through the basement of the building. Tour participants have the opportunity to see bunkers that were built during the Cold War, ventilation devices and foundations of towers that are located approximately 14 meters below the entrance level to the office.
The tours are available from Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Each route takes approx. 2 hours. To take part in the trip, you must register for a given route in advance, for a walk to be possible, it is necessary to collect min. 10 people. Tours are free.
The building of the West Pomeranian Voivodship Office was entered on the provincial list of monuments in March 1985

Wielecki Potok

Wieża widokowa

Wzgórze Arkony - Park Leśny Arkoński w Szczecinie

“Przełomy” Dialogue Centre – branch of the National Museum in Szczecin
One of the exhibition pavilions of the National Museum in Szczecin dedicated to pivotal moments in the contemporary history of West Pomerania, starting from the incorporation of Szczecin into Poland in 1945.
The Dialogue Center "Przełomy" is located in the immediate vicinity of the Old Town, in an exposed place, next to important monuments - the gothic church of Saints Peter and Paul - one of the oldest churches in Szczecin, the Royal Gate - baroque remains of Prussian fortifications, erected as one of the four entrances to the city by Gerhard Cornelius van Walrave in the years 1734–1738–and the brick police headquarters - a magnificent office building built in the early twentieth century, according to the plans of the Berlin architect Oskar Launer.
The quarter adjacent to the prestigious Royal Square (currently Plac Żołnierza Polskiego), housing the representative building of the Municipal Theater, a classicist work by Carl Ferdinand Langhans from 1845-1849, was marked out in the 1880s, after the liquidation of the ramparts running through this area. After the decision to liquidate the fortress (1873), the arrangement of the tree-lined passage of the Royal Gate was determined by the plan drawn up in 1876-1877 by Konrad Kruhl, which determined the width of Matejki Street (along the former road leading from the Royal Gate) and the course of Małopolska Street.
In the years 1883–1884 a magnificent neo-baroque philharmonic was established here. The first building, shaping the corner of Matejki and Małopolska Streets. Within the regular, rectangular Solidarności Square, a compact complex of four-storey tenement houses, partly with services on the ground floors, is planned.. The buildings were started from the side of the Royal Gate, where two magnificent tenement houses with outbuildings were erected. Their front elevations are decorated with rich, eclectic details: rustication, cornices, panels, pilasters, pediments and brackets - also in the form of caryatids - obtained a distinct vertical division with bay windows, which on the cut corners of the quarter were exposed with turrets dominating over the low surface of the ceramic roof. A similar character was given to the facades of buildings erected in the center of the quarter from the side of Żołnierza Polskiego Square and Małopolska Street in the 1990s, as well as tenement houses built before the First World War from Świętych Piotra i Pawła Street. The latter, however, according to the architectural tendencies of the time, are devoid of fragmented detail and horizontal divisions, but they work with chiaroscuro separation of the body with bay windows, balconies, loggias and gables protruding above the roof surface.. High ground floors with exposed entrance portals housed the seats of prestigious companies, and from the side of the wide, most attractive passageway, also shops and restaurants, which in the summer invited to gardens arranged on a part of the pavement.
During the Second World War, the entire quarter was destroyed as a result of bombing raids. After the rubble was removed, a square was created here, gradually filled with greenery. On three sides, the square is surrounded by rows of linden trees, and the interior is filled with lawns decorated with modest vegetation, among which the old robinia specimen stands out. In the 1960s, a playground with a sandbox and a fishing boat was set up here, which "went down in history" after the events of December 1970, when the workers gathered here, striking against price increases, tried to use it to ram the gates of the nearby police headquarters.
.As a place symbolizing solidarity resistance to the communist authorities, the square became the site of opposition demonstrations. In December 2005, a monument to the victims of December '70 was unveiled from the side of the church - with a cast-iron sculpture of the Angel of Freedom, Czesław Dźwigaj. On August 30, 2013, on the 33rd anniversary of signing the August Agreements, during the official ceremony, the foundation act was laid for the construction of the Dialogue Center "Przełomy". The object is impressive. It is a concrete, undulating slab on Plac Solidarności, which on one side goes down to the level of the road, and on the other, it reaches over the second floor of the police building. It is intended that the roof of the Museum is to be a meeting place for the inhabitants of Szczecin.
Currently, the Dialogue Center "Przełomy" is a multimedia historical museum of war and post-war Szczecin and Western Pomerania, a department of the National Museum in Szczecin. Being both a building and a square, the facility is also a synthesis of the history of the place.
You can get to the Przełomów pavilion from two sides. The entrance from the street is in the only corner - the highest part of the building. The second entrance - from the side of the rising square - the pavilion's roof, is marked with a simple indentation in a smoothly shaped body. The level differences are secured with glass-filled steel barriers, created as a result of the uplift of the square, and then the road leading to the entrance cut out in it. Rotating wall fragments from the corner side, if necessary, "smoothly" close the body of the building, making it an impenetrable and homogeneous whole, or a monolith.  In addition to the implemented general assumptions, what is noticeable is the precise coordination and harmonization of the divisions of the square-building surface with the surrounding pavement and the divisions of composite façade panels. This discipline of the line of cladding joining is to continue in the floors, walls, woodwork divisions and ceilings inside the pavilion.
The aim of the exhibition is to show the breakthrough moments of Pomeranian history, starting with the incorporation of Szczecin into the Polish state as a result of the Potsdam Agreements in 1945, with particular emphasis on the moments of social rebellion (1970, 1981, 1989), which led to Poland regaining sovereignty in 1989. It won't be just a story about what was great - a true story is also a story about people's choices, good and worse. It will be a space for debates between people with different views and memories, unconventional educational projects, and the use of the latest media and multimedia techniques in creating the exhibition.
Currently, in addition to events related to the opening of exhibition expositions, the Center hosts historical debates, museum and history lessons, lectures and conferences, historical performances, competitions for children, workshops, and celebrates anniversaries and promotional campaigns.

“Skarb” History Museum
Founded in 2010, the museum is located in two post-WW2 bunkers. The exhibition is divided into four sections: the history of the Police region, industrial technology, armaments and documents.
The "Treasure" historical museum is located in the area of the former German Hydrierwerke Pölitz synthetic gasoline factory, at ul. Cooperative. It is located near the provincial road No. 114, at the exit from Police towards Tanowo. You can get to the place by bus lines 102, 103 and 107, which stop at the "Police Tanowska Szkoła" stop, right next to Junior High School No. 1, located several dozen meters from the destination.
The "Treasure" museum is a relatively young institution, established in 2010. It is the result of work undertaken by the "Skarb" Association of Police Land, based on the collection, storage, conservation and access to cultural goods related primarily to the history of the Police Land.  The museum, as well as the seat of the Association itself, are located in two shelters, where you can come individually or with a group and see exhibitions devoted to the history of the city, the Hydrierwerke Pölitz factory, and the history of the camps located in Police, where prisoners worked hard at the production of synthetic petrol . The Police Museum is divided into four thematic sections, the first of which is the Regional History Department, which collects documents and items related to the history of the Police Land. The second section is the Department of Applied Technology, where you can see technological or electronic relics, including old telephones, electronic tools, computers and household items. The next section is the Weapons Department, which may be of particular interest to the male part of the visitors, because there are military items here, such as white, classic or armored weapons, as well as uniforms, helmets and protective masks. The last one is the Documents Department, which houses historical documentation and photographs, mostly from the period of World War II. A visit to the "Treasure" Museum is a perfect complement to the state of knowledge of the inhabitants of the counties and localities about the history of this area. The "Skarb" Association, the originator of the museum, also organizes the so-called "Meetings with history". These are mainly open lectures conducted by historians and enthusiasts of the history of the region and more. Schoolchildren will also find something for themselves here, and a visit to the museum with a guide is an obligatory element of history lessons for young Poles. Visiting the museum is free of charge and is an integral part of the 3-hour tour of the old synthetic gasoline factory organized by the Association, during which the guide shows visitors around the ruins of the complex. Going out with a guide takes place every Saturday and ends with a shared outdoor meal by the fire. The association provides the place and materials needed to light a bonfire, however, provisions should be organized on their own.