Underground Szczecin

more Using existing 19th Century catacombs, German Stettin created this underground shelter in 1941 as a civilian refuge from allied bombing raids. The shelter comprises five levels, with a total depth of 17 metres. Its iron and concrete walls are three metres thick. The longest corridor is about 100 meters and the total area of the shelter is 2,500 square metres.[Szczecin]

Experimental Exhibition Eureka

more Experimental Exhibition Eureka is the biggest in Poland, the one of its kind exhibition of interactive experiments, on which in game way, through the works on instruments we can learn, experience and outlive a lot. The Exhibition is unusual – scientific funfair, prepared in such a way, so that everyone regardless of the age was interested in.
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Balloon flights

more You need neither specialist training nor special preparation in order to experience unforgettable moments. And there will be many opportunities to fly. Flights by balloon, sky-high adventure, may be, for instance, a prize in some contest, a birthday present etc. It is a great and very safe way of entertainment and everybody, regardless of age, can try it.
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Go-kart centre in Silver Hotel

more Silver Hotel has one of the most modern and up to date go-kart tracks. Hotel is situated close to city centre. Interior decoration was inspired by F1 races. The track is 572m long and 7-9m wide and 31 go-karts is available for all guests.[Szczecin]

Tarzania Rope Park

more It is a first rope park in Szczecin and neighborhood. An unforgettable experience, pure adventure - that is the high rope park. It is situated next to Glebokie lake. It is a perfect place to visit with friends and try to do something new and interesting. The park has 3 routes with different kinds of difficulties: green, blue and red.
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Grunwaldzki Square

more Grunwaldzki Square (Kaiser-Wilhelm-Platz) is the biggest star-shaped square in Szczecin. It's the basis of its urbanistic layout as well. In the place where the Grunwaldzki Square is, in 19th century there was Wilhelm's Fort. It was the part of massive fortifications stretching around the city, making it unable to grow.
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Central Cemetery

more Central Cemetery (Hauptfriedhof) is the vastest cemetery in Poland and the third biggest one in Europe. Opened in 1901, it was meant to be "the park cemetery" from the beginning. You can find many species of trees that come from North America and from Asia.
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Jasne Blonia and Kasprowicza Park

more Jasne Blonia is a huge, green square in Szczecin's centre. This terrain was given to Szczecin in 1925 by Martin Quistorp. There is a monument of the pope John Paul II commemorating his visit in Szczecin 1987. He said a mass at Jasne Blonia then. The name "Jasne Blonia" came into existence as a result of a mistake committed by the clerk - the original Polish name for Quistorpaue was to be "Jasna Polana" (Bright Glade), not "Jasne Blonia" (Bright Greens).[Szczecin]

The Loitzs' Mansion

more The Gothic tenement house at Kurkowa Street was built for Hans Loitz between 1539 and 1547. It was erected on the building plot purchased from Albrecht Hohenholz. The Loitzs were the influential family of merchants and bankers. Among their customers were Polish kings from the Jagiellon dynasty (funds granted by the Loitz family were used for such purposes as the development of Polish fleet).[Szczecin]

Waly Chrobrego-Chrobry Embankment

more Waly Chrobrego (by 1945 Hakenterasse) was built between 1901 and 1921 in the area called the "Lower Wieck", replacing the Leopold's Fort liquidated in 1873. Waly Chrobrego is the 500-metre-long terrace running along river Odra, built up with monumental buildings. This whole area is considered the life's work of Hermann Haken, the over-mayor of Szczecin between 1878 and 1907. Willing to express their appreciation, the municipal council decided in 1903 that it should be called the "Haken's Terraces".[Szczecin]

St. James' Basilica

more St. James' Archcathedral Basilica is the biggest church in Szczecin and the second tallest church in Poland (110-metre-tall tower). It is located on St. Jakub Street. The church was founded in 1187 by Beringer of Bamberg. The two-tower-basilica church, initially Romanesque, was being developed till the 14th century. Among the architects in charge, there was Heinrich Brunsberg.[Szczecin]

The White Eagle Fountain

more The Baroque White Eagle Fountain was designed by Johann Friedrich Grael and sculptured in the sandstone between 1730 and 1732 (according to other sources: 1729 and 1732) by Johann Conrad Koch. Originally, it was located at the end of pipes bringing water to the city from Warszewskie Hills. It is located at White Eagle Square. Its bowl is trefoil-shaped, and on each side of the pedestal, there is one head from whose mouth the water flows.[Szczecin]

The Rose Garden-Rozanka

more Rozanka (by 1945 Rosengarten) is the rose garden founded in 1928 to commemorate the World Gardening Exhibition. Until 1970s it was among the best known recreation areas in Szczecin. Back then, due to the lack of funds, the garden was neglected. It was totally devastated after the municipality gave it to the Roman Catholic Church in 1983.[Szczecin]

Maiden Tower

more The Maiden Tower (by 1945 Frauenturm) is a remnant of the Medieval fortifications of Szczecin. Its name comes from the Cistercian nunnery which was located next to the city wall. Another common name of the building is the Tower of Seven Coats (by 1945 Sieben Mantel Turm). According to the legend, duke Boguslaw X ordered Heinrich, a master Taylor, to make seven coats for the duchess Anna Jagiellonka. When it appeared that the Taylor had embezzled the material entrusted to him, he was sentenced to death and imprisoned in the tower where he was to await for the execution.[Szczecin]

Baroque City Gates

more There are two Baroque city gates in Szczecin: The Baroque Harbour Gate and the Royal Gate. They are the remnants of massive Prussian fortification which surrounded the city until 1873.[Szczecin]

Old Tram Trip

more You can see Szczecin from the old tram, which ride through city every summer Sunday. While a tour you can see the most interesting places and monuments in Szczecin. The tram rides take place every Sunday in July and August at 14:33 and 15:33 (start Dworzec Glowny / Railway Station). Tickets are available in a tram from a conductor.
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West Pomeranian Governor's office

more The monumental building of the West Pomeranian Governor’s Office is one of the most recognized and representative buildings in Szczecin. The neo-renaissance building consists of five wings with two declosed courtyards. The building is surmounted by two towers. The architecture of the building, including its exterior design, survived almost unchanged until today.[Szczecin]

Free Blues Club

more Free Blues Club is not only one of the best music clubs in Szczecin and in Poland but it is also the only genuine blues club in the city and the very traditional, prestigious and professional one. Also breathtaking repertoire: worldwide known stars’ live performances and a lot of blues on stage. For 18 years the club kept consistent with its priorities: live music, professional concerts and jam sessions. Club is for about 240 persons (sits).[Szczecin]

B-52 Club

more B-52 Club is located in the centre of Szczecin, in one of the tenement houses situated along the main avenue with a promenade and summer tea gardens. The place has a unique interior referring to the famous American bomber, which creates a magnificent atmosphere. For the brave the meals are served on B-52 deck.[Szczecin]

Baila Club

more The club was renovated last year. Now is very modern and the guests may feel atmosphere of tropical island. Club organizes different kind of parties like Smooth Sound Party, Students Baila, Disco Baila Club etc.
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Trystero Gallery

more It is a private gallery created in 1996. It is led by Przemyslaw Cerebiez-Tarabicki and Teresa Bojulko. The gallery organizes private and collective exhibition of artists from Poland and also from other countries.[Szczecin]

The Szczecin Philharmonic

more The Mieczysław Karlowicz Memorial Symphony Orchestra of the Szczecin Philharmonic Society began its concert activity in the year 1948. The Orchestra of the State Philharmonic (1953), then The Mieczyslaw Karlowicz Memorial State Philharmonic of Szczecin (1958), finally The M. Karlowicz Memorial Philharmonic in Szczecin (2006) since its first concert has aimed at the high artistic level appreciated and esteemed in other European countries too.[Szczecin]

Pomeranian Dukes' Castle

more The Pomeranian Dukes' Castle in Szczecin is one of the main centres of cultural life in the Western Pomerania. Rebuilt after war destructions it became the seat of administrative and cultural institutions, among others the institution named The Pomeranian Dukes' Castle, which aim is to support and popularize artistic activity in Szczecin and the province. The activity of the institution is financed by Marshall's Office of West Pomeranian District.[Szczecin]

The Marine Museum

more This is the Marine museum although, but in truth, it is very much more than that. It is a beautiful building, designed by William Meyer Schwartau and opened in 1913. As you enter, the interior with the broad sweeping staircase is very impressive. On the ground floor are exhibits tracing local history from prehistoric times, and also a history of the maritime history of the city. Included in this is an excellent collection of model ships, if that's your thing.[Szczecin]

Museum of Technology and Communication

more Museum of Technology and Communication is a quite new museum located in old depot at Niemierzynska Street. This museum collects relicts and documents connected with communication and transport. Museum presents old vehicles, trams, engines and household equipment. It has got own library and archives. It is also a place of artistic performances and many exhibitions.
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The National Museum

more The National Museum in Szczecin is the largest cultural institution in Western Pomerania – divided classic museum, holding the custody of over 150 thousand objects, among which are the works of ancient and contemporary art, archaeological sites, ethnographic, numismatic and precious. The Museum of Szczecin is also Poland's largest collection of certificates of non-material culture of the countries (Africa, America, Oceania).[Szczecin]