Bydgoszcz

Bydgoszcz (Poland) – all about the city, the main attractions Bydgoszcz with photos and descriptions, the most interesting tourist routes on the map.

City Bydgoszcz (Poland)

Bydgoszcz is located in northern Poland along the banks of the Vistula River and Brda. This is an old Polish city with beautiful architecture. Bydgoszcz – the capital of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship, one of the largest cities Poland, where more than 300 thousand inhabitants live.

1. Story
2. sights
3. Kitchen
4. Shopping
5. How to get there?
6. Interesting places and excursions
7. Accommodation
8. Map with interesting routes

Story

The first mention of Bydgoszcz dates from the first half of the 14th century. At first there was a small settlement of fishermen. But thanks proximity to the border with Prussia and good location on the shores Wisla, Bydgoszcz became an important trading center.

Panorama of Bydgoszcz

Already in 1346, the Polish king granted Bydgoszcz city the rights. Thanks to trade (especially grain and salt), the city grew and got rich In the 15-17 centuries, Bydgoszcz became one of the largest and richest cities in Poland. At the beginning of the 19th century, Bydgoszcz became part of Poznan principality. During World War II the city was in composition of Western Prussia. After the liberation of Bydgoszcz became the capital Pomeranian Voivodeship. Now Bydgoszcz – the capital Kujawsko-Pomorskie voivodship, a major economic center. it dynamically developing modern city.

Shopping and shopping in Bydgoszcz

Shopping centers in Bydgoszcz:

• Centrum Handlowe Rondo, Kruszwicka 1, Bydgoszcz
• Galeria Pomorska, Fordońska 141, Bydgoszcz
• Zielone Arkady, wojska polskiego 1, Bydgoszcz
• Focus Mall Bydgoszcz, Jagiellońska 39-47, Bydgoszcz

Accommodation in Bydgoszcz

In Bydgoszcz there are a large number of hotels, hotels and guest houses, therefore, accommodation will not be large labor, if you take care of this in advance.

Kitchen and food

In Bydgoszcz you can find a large number of food outlets with the most varied cuisine: Polish, European, Asian, and famous fast food chains. From restaurants of Polish cuisine recommend:

• Stary Port 13, Stary Port 13, Bydgoszcz
• Ogniem i Mieczem, Ogińskiego 22, Bydgoszcz
• Karczma Młyńska, Mennica 1, Bydgoszcz
• Gościniec Soplica, Gdańska 181, Bydgoszcz
• Tom Mar, Plac Piastowski 17, Bydgoszcz
• Ratuszowa, Długa 37, Bydgoszcz
• Kummerówka, Konna 14, Bydgoszcz

If you know another cool place – write in the comments.

How to get to Bydgoszcz

You can reach Bydgoszcz in the following ways:

1. By plane

2. By train from most major cities in Poland and Europe. Schedule and prices see here. -http: //zdmikp.bydgoszcz.pl/index.php/pl/transport/rozklad-jazdy

3. By bus from Gdansk, Warsaw, Poznan, Wroclaw, Lodz, Krakow and Szczecin.

Interesting excursions and places of Bydgoszcz on the map

Brde ride on water trams is an opportunity. view Bydgoszcz from a different angle. Landing is made on fish the market.

The highest point of Bydgoszcz with a very beautiful panorama of the city. This is an old water tower built in the early 20th century. Open except Friday from 11.00 to 16.00, on weekends from 13.00 to 17.00

Address: ul. Gdańskiej 242

Map of Bydgoszcz with interesting routes

Map Sights of the Old City

Sights of Bydgoszcz

The sights of Bydgoszcz are concentrated around the Brdy river and Old Town. These are ancient buildings, churches. Interesting and Bydgoszcz Canal, built in the late 18th century. It connects the rivers Brda and Notec. It is also worth visiting Bydgoszcz Venice – area historic center with buildings located near the water.

In the historic center of the city you can still find the remains the old walls of the 15th century, most of which were destroyed in 19 century.

Bydgoszcz – historical Center

The historical part of Bydgoszcz is the central, oldest part of the city with dense buildings. Architecture basically represented by houses of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The city center is divided into two District:

• Old Town, located along the Brdy. He has medieval layout. This is quite a picturesque place above the river. Brda with many old and modern buildings located sometimes at the very edge of the water. It is worth noting that most The buildings were rebuilt in the 19th and early 20th century.
• New City, which is usually called Right. Virtually all buildings in the area have been built for 50 years. (1865-1915). They are a reflection of the then classic style and modernism.

The most beautiful streets of the historic center: Dworcowa, Aleje Mickiewicza, Gdańska.

Bydgoszcz Venice

Very interesting area of ​​the city of Bydgoszcz Venice with the old buildings that are located near the water .. This is an architectural 19th century ensemble in the Old Town, built directly on Bank of the Mlynuvka River. Very reminiscent of Kampa Island in Prague, and Venice a little.

Cathedral cathedral of sv. Martina and Nicholas

Cathedral of sv. Martina and Nicholas (Katedra w. Marcina i Mikołaja w Bydgoszczy) – Catholic Church, built in XV Gothic century, the cathedral and the main cathedral cities. It is the most valuable architectural monument. Bydgoszcz. The church fits perfectly into the architecture of the city. Includes two revered icons of the Virgin Mary: the image of God Mother of Beautiful Love (1467) in the main altar and the image of the Mother God’s Scapular (1700) in the altar of the nave.

Cathedral interior St. Martina

Another interesting cathedral is the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, built in the late gothic style with a square tower – the bell tower of the 17th century. One of the oldest buildings in the city.

Church of the Holy Virgin Mary

The main square of Bydgoszcz is the area of ​​the old market. it rectangular (100 × 125 m) area, which is in the old downtown. On the market square are the town hall and the cathedral. Cathedral. The market square existed from the very beginning of the city (14 century). Until the end of the 17th century, public judicial proceedings were carried out here. sentences. It was economic, cultural and entertainment. city ​​center.

Market Square in Bydgoszcz

The Church of Klarisok is a historic church located on st. Gdansk. This church harmoniously combines the elements of the three styles: Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. Church building is an elongated single-nave building with a closed an altar to which the sacristy and a chapel are adjacent. The church was built in the late 17th century.

Musical fountain

Also in Bydgoszcz you can visit the singing fountain, which is located in front of the Pomeranian Philharmonic. Fountain operation mode – Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 21.30.

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Maps and guides

Map of Bydgoszcz

Bydgoszcz on the map of Poland