Stargard, Administrative division in West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
Description
Stargard is a city in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship of northwestern Poland, roughly thirty kilometers east of Szczecin. The city spreads along the Ina River and includes its historic core, residential neighborhoods, and industrial zones.
History
A Slavic gord appeared here in the eighth century, and the settlement was first mentioned in written records in 1124. Magdeburg city rights were granted in 1243, accelerating its development as a trading center.
Culture
The county maintains multiple administrative functions through its urban centers of Chociwel, Dobrzany, Ińsko, and Suchań, each contributing to regional development.
Practical
The city is accessible from Szczecin by train or car, with the railway station located near the center. A visit can be combined with exploring the surrounding countryside, especially if you plan to visit rural areas of the county.
Did you know?
The name Stargard comes from an Old Slavic term meaning old fortified settlement. This designation points to the defended site that existed long before the medieval town was chartered.
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Church of St. John in Stargard
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Barracks in Stargard Szczeciński
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Penitance Cross in Stargard
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Brama Młyńska in Stargard
299 m
Red Sea Tower in Stargard
313 m
Pomnik 15. Południk
3.2 km
Pyrzycka Gate in Stargard
415 m
Stary Cmentarz Komunalny w Stargardzie Szczecińskim
1.8 km
White Head Tower in Stargard
407 m
Town hall in Stargard
191 m
Freedom Monument in Stargard
494 m
Wałowa Gate in Stargard
384 m
Orthodox church in Stargard
431 m
Holy Spirit church in Stargard
546 m
Market Square in Stargard
200 m
Water tower in Stargard
402 m
Prisoners Tower in Stargard
383 m
Arsenal in Stargard
301 m
Holy Cross Church in Stargard
5.1 km
Church of the Transfiguration in Stargard
605 m
Ice Tower in Stargard
467 m
Museum in Stargard Szczeciński
213 m
Guardhouse of Stargard
198 m
Cerkiew św. Jozafata Męczennika w Stargardzie Szczecińskim
422 m
Spichlerz w Stargardzie
308 m
Protzen House in Stargard
219 m
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