"Welcome to SZCZECIN (STETTIN)" Szczecin by Leipzig

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Welcome to SZCZECIN (STETTIN) - Szczecin

Szczecin is located at the Odra River about 50km south of the Baltic Sea. The town has today about 400,000 inhabitants and can look back on a rich history. One evidence is the castle, former seat of Pomerania dukes. In the centre are numerous old churches and Baroque houses as well as several remainings of Prussian influence.

I was here for only two hours. Due to a traffic jam on the German autobahn we didn't have enough time to stay a longer time in Szczecin. I plan to revisit the city in one of the next years.

Last visit to Szczecin: Aug 2003
Intro Updated May 5, 2004
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Getting there and around Transportation (1)

Szczecin is a stone throw away from the Polish/German border. Due to its direct link to the autobahn (motorway) it can... more travel advice

St. Jacob's Cathedral Things to Do (2)

The foundation of the Cathedral dates back to the year 1187. It has been extended and remodeled in different styles... more travel advice

King's Gate or Berlin Gate Things to Do (2)

King's Gate, also called Berlin Gate, is a Baroque gateway in the centre of Szczecin. It was erected between 1724-1740... more travel advice

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Comments (12)

matcrazy1 Feb 11, 2007 at 2:43 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful picrures. Welcome back to VT, Christian :-)
J4r0 Nov 18, 2006 at 1:57 PM Report Abuse

Hi! Some important things are happening in Szczecin at the moment - the Castle is being renovated as well as the Cathedral (its spire and organs will be rebuilt by the end of 2007)
Ebhlin Jan 14, 2005 at 3:32 PM Report Abuse

What you present at this picture and write about is The Port Gate. Kings Gate is another one built in 1725-27 in other part of the city.
Docu2001 Jan 7, 2005 at 1:13 PM Report Abuse

The climate is very mild ...
Ben-UK Nov 28, 2004 at 1:38 PM Report Abuse

Have passed through a couple of times en route to Gdansk -- thought I might stay next time and have a look around -- shame you didn't have longer there -- nice photos -- thanks.
tessy Nov 28, 2004 at 12:22 PM Report Abuse

Looks like a beautiful place!
mtncorg Jul 29, 2004 at 2:13 PM Report Abuse

Sounds like you need to get 1) a better radio to warn you of staus or 2) a better navigator who can read the maps quicker in order to find those little rural roads to get around those efficent Deutshcen Autobahns. Wenn wir fahren auf den Autobahn;-]
pepples46 Jun 1, 2004 at 8:20 PM Report Abuse

Szczecin, can't spell it.can't pronouce it either..interesting, Stettin rolls of my tongue quite well lovely page, is there more to come Chris??
Kristina1701 May 28, 2004 at 1:09 PM Report Abuse

nice start! werde stettin naechste wo mit geo (de exkursion) besuchen, bin ja mal gespannt :)
tini58de May 8, 2004 at 3:32 AM Report Abuse

Another interesting location - I love those old brick buildings - glad they rebuilt the church!