Koszalin, Hanseatic trade city in Western Pomerania, Poland
Description
Koszalin is a city with county rights in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship, situated about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) south of the Baltic coast. The Dzierżęcinka River runs through the urban area at an elevation of around 32 meters (105 feet) above sea level.
History
The city received Lübeck law rights in 1266 and joined the Hanseatic League in 1386, gaining access to wide-ranging trade networks. This membership shaped its development for two centuries and brought economic growth through maritime commerce.
Culture
The name comes from the Slavic word for basket, pointing to early craftsmen who made wicker products here. Today the town center is shaped by townhouses from different centuries that define its everyday face.
Practical
The city sits on several main roads and offers access to the nearby coast and inland areas. Visitors find a network of pedestrian zones in the center, where most sights and shops are located.
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Park Wodny Koszalin
2.4 km
Koszalin Cathedral
132 m
Air Forces Museum
2 km
Koszalińska Kolej Wąskotorowa
1.3 km
Sanktuarium Zawierzenia w Koszalinie
3.5 km
Rynek Staromiejski in Koszalin
3 m
Książąt Pomorskich Park in Koszalin
322 m
Muzeum w Koszalinie
339 m
Orthodox church of the Dormition in Koszalin
172 mZamek Książąt Pomorskich w Koszalinie
767 m
Greek Catholic church in Koszalin
528 m
PlayPark Rodzinny Park Rozrywki
1.6 km
St. Gertrude Chapel in Koszalin
469 m
Town hall in Koszalin
67 m
Museum of Vladimir Vysotsky in Koszalin
215 m
Krzyżanka
3.5 km
Rezerwat przyrody Jezioro Lubiatowskie
7.5 km
Museum of Air Defense
2 kmSkansen Kultury Jamneńskiej
359 mRezerwat przyrody Bielica
5.1 km
Koszalińska Biblioteka Publiczna im. Joachima Lelewela
694 m
Saint Joseph church in Koszalin
227 m
Saint Stanislaus Kostka church in Sianów
8.1 kmGaleria Scena
515 m
Synagogue in Koszalin
302 m
Przy Amfiteatrze Park in Koszalin
513 m
Kościół Stanisława Biskupa i Męczennika w Starych Bielicach
4.5 km
Budynek urzędu wojewódzkiego
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