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Chojnice, Regional capital city in Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland

Chojnice stands at an elevation of 150 meters, surrounded by forests and lakes in northern Poland, serving as the administrative center of Chojnice County.

The Teutonic Knights controlled Chojnice from 1309, constructing defensive walls and the stone church of St. John to strengthen their presence in the region.

The Museum of History and Ethnography, established in 1932, contains collections documenting the development of Chojnice and its surrounding areas through centuries.

The town maintains strong railway connections to major Polish cities, with regular services to Gdańsk located 103 kilometers to the northeast.

Chojnice developed as a center for textile production during the Middle Ages, with numerous craftsmen specializing in cloth manufacturing throughout the town.

Location: Chojnice County

Elevation above the sea: 150 m

Website: http://miasto.chojnice.pl

GPS coordinates: 53.69554,17.55701

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:20

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