Chełmża

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Chełmża, Medieval town in Toruń County, Poland

The town stretches across 7.84 square kilometers of land in northern Poland, featuring Gothic churches and Renaissance architecture at 80 meters elevation.

Bishop Heidenreich granted town rights to the settlement in 1251, marking its transformation from Łoza to Culmsee during the medieval period.

The Gothic churches and Renaissance town hall demonstrate the architectural traditions that developed through centuries of Polish and German influences.

Chełmża maintains direct connections to regional transport networks and provides municipal services for its population of 14,181 residents.

The town contains five Gothic churches within its boundaries, making it a concentrated collection of medieval religious structures in northern Poland.

Location: Toruń County

Inception: 1251

Elevation above the sea: 80 m

Website: http://chelmza.pl

GPS coordinates: 53.20000,18.60000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:44

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