Kwidzyn, Medieval town in Powiat kwidzyński, Poland
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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