Kwidzyn, Medieval town in Powiat kwidzyński, Poland
Description
Kwidzyn is a town in Kwidzyn County, Poland, that stretches along the Liwa River and combines Gothic brick buildings with residential districts from the twentieth century. The town center groups around a central axis that runs from the castle to the market.
History
Knights of the Teutonic Order built a fortress here starting in 1233, which became the seat of the bishops of Pomesania. After the Reformation the place changed hands several times before it passed to Poland after the Second World War.
Culture
The name comes from the Slavic word for flower and reflects medieval settlement patterns. Today residents use the market square as a meeting point, where cafes and small shops sit between historic facades.
Practical
Visitors can explore the old town on foot, as the main sights sit close to each other. The town is reachable from Gdańsk by regional train or bus, with the journey taking about an hour.
Did you know?
The cathedral displays one of the rare medieval toilet facilities that were housed outside the main wall in a separate tower. This tower still stands today and is connected to the main building by a covered bridge.
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Kwidzyn Castle
642 m
Kwidzyn Cathedral
600 m
Muzeum zamkowe
621 m
17 Słowiańska Street in Kwidzyn
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Muzeum w Kwidzynie
613 m
Saint Padre Pio chapel in Kwidzyn
434 m
Holy Trinity church in Kwidzyn
557 m
Synagogue in Kwidzyn
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3 km
Mini Zoo Kwidzyn
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285 m
Library in Kwidzyn
268 m
Former Casino in Kwidzyn
240 m
Wieża wodna w Kwidzynie na osiedlu Miłosna
3.3 km
6 Warszawska Street in Kwidzyn
119 m
1 Magazynowa Street in Kwidzyn
522 m
Former Saint George hospital in Kwidzyn
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571 m
Zespół koszar wojskowych w Kwidzynie
807 mPark
3.4 km
13 Słowiańska Street in Kwidzyn
341 m
5 Katedralna Street in Kwidzyn
589 m
4 Kościuszki Street in Kwidzyn
294 m
6 Kościuszki Street in Kwidzyn
315 mGrudziądzka 50 w Kwidzynie
1.1 km
48 Grudziądzka Street in Kwidzyn
1.1 km
37 Grudziądzka Street in Kwidzyn
1.2 km
36 Grudziądzka Street in Kwidzyn
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