Solec Kujawski, Urban municipality in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland.
Description
Solec Kujawski is a city in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship situated on the Vistula River between Bydgoszcz and Toruń. It functions as an administrative hub while balancing urban and rural characteristics across its territory.
History
The city received town rights in 1325 from Duke Przemysł and experienced multiple shifts in control afterward. Polish, Prussian, and German administrations each left their mark on the settlement's character and development.
Culture
The name Solec comes from salt production, which once shaped the town's economy and character. Walking through the old town, you can sense how this heritage influenced the layout and development of the community.
Practical
The town is easily accessible from Bydgoszcz to the south or Toruń to the north via the main routes. Visitors will find basic services and amenities available for exploring both the town and surrounding villages.
Did you know?
JuraPark Solec is a major attraction featuring life-sized dinosaur replicas and prehistoric-themed displays throughout its grounds. The facility draws visitors from across the region and offers educational experiences for all ages.
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Old Palace in Ostromecko
7.4 km
Most fordoński w Bydgoszczy
7.8 km
JuraPark Solec Kujawski
675 m
Wielka Kępa Ostromecka
7.7 km
Jaz Czersko Polskie
7.6 km
Our Lady Queen of Poland church in Bydgoszcz
6.1 km
Śluza Czersko Polskie
7.8 km
Nature reserve Łążyn
7.3 km
Sacred Heart church in Solec Kujawski
283 m
Stary Port w Bydgoszczy
7.7 km
Saint Nicholas church in Ostromecko
7.4 km
Kościół św. Marcina w Czarnowie
3.2 km
Town Hall in Solec Kujawski
234 m
Kościół św. Stanisława Kostki w Złejwsi Wielkiej
7.3 km
Saint Stanislaus parish cemetery in Solec Kujawski
328 m
Church of St. Stanisław in Solec Kujawski
338 m
Dom, ob. szkoła
197 m
New Palace in Ostromecko
7.3 km
Zespół kościoła św. Stanisława Biskupa
353 m
Mennonite house in Bydgoszcz Łęgnowo
6.6 km
Mausoleum of Alvensleben family in Ostromecko
7.1 km
Saint Martin church in Czarnowo
3.2 km
Ogrodzenie
173 m
Tarasy przy pałacu Nowym
7.3 km
Budynek produkcyjny
8 km
Zespół Wytwórni Wód Stołowych
8 km
Ogrodzenie z bramą i furtkami (od ul. Bydgoskiej)
324 m
Zespół domu
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