Kołobrzeg, Baltic Sea resort city in West Pomerania, Poland
Kołobrzeg is a town on the Baltic coast in the West Pomeranian region of Poland, where the Parsęta River flows into the sea. The pier reaches several hundred meters into the water and connects the beach with the white buildings along the shore.
A Slavic settlement formed here in the eighth century and became one of the first dioceses in Poland in the year 1000. In the fourteenth century, the place joined the Hanseatic League and developed into a trading center on the southern Baltic.
The name derives from the Slavic word for swan, a motif that appears in the old town streets. Along the waterfront promenade, locals meet for sunset walks while fishermen mend their nets at the harbor.
The beaches lie on both sides of the river mouth and are accessible by footpaths and bridges from the town center. In summer, the sandy areas fill up quickly, so an early morning or late afternoon visit works well.
Salt extraction has taken place here since the thirteenth century, and some of the old facilities still operate today. Visitors can tour the salt gardens where seawater evaporates and leaves bright crystals behind.
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