Old Town Bydgoszcz

The Old Town spreads along the Brda River and displays a mix of buildings from different periods, ranging from Gothic churches to neoclassical facades. The area is threaded through with narrow streets leading to the central market square and lined with historic warehouse structures.

King Casimir the Great established this section of the city in 1346 as a trading hub between Greater Poland and the Baltic coast. For centuries, the region flourished through grain and river trade, shaping the city's economic growth.

This quarter was the heart of grain trading and still shapes the cityscape with its distinctive riverside warehouses. The houses and lanes convey the feeling of medieval commercial life.

The area can be explored on foot since all main points of interest are close together and easy to reach. Start at the Old Market Square and follow the narrow streets to discover the various churches and warehouses.

Four preserved warehouses from before the 19th century stand along Mostowa Street and now host spaces of the regional artists museum. This museum ensemble shows how the historic buildings welcome contemporary cultural spaces.