LOCATION
Szczecin is situated at the mouth of the Oder River and Szczecin Lagoon, near the Baltic Sea and German border. It is the biggest city and capital of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship in Poland. Szczecin is bordered to the south-west by Dąbie Lake.
SCENIC CHARACTER
Szczecin is a city with a population of 400,000 and an abundance of green areas: parks, avenues and roundabouts. The harbor in Szczecin plays an important role in transportation and fishery – it is the third largest port in Poland. The city is partly situated in Szczecin Landscape Park in the forest of Puszcza Bukowa. Szczecin Lagoon covers an area of 687 km² and is shared by Germany and Poland. Due to its location in Oder estuary, there are many channels abounding in fish, both marine and freshwater.
ATTRACTIONS
It is worth going sightseeing in Szczecin – there are a lot of beautiful gothic and renaissance buildings. Szczecin is a city teeming with hidden history. The preserved gothic monuments are a part of the European Gothic Brick Route. There are many shopping malls (eg.Centrum, Kaskada) museums, theatres and cinemas. There is also a market called Szczeciński Bazar Smakoszy, full of tasty food, regional cuisine, a chill zone with uplifting music, healthy ecological foods, wines, beers, books, cosmetics and other products. Travellers can rest here, try marine cuisine, drink good beverages and relax in a great atmosphere. Szczecin Lagoon offers some notable beaches, cruises and a wide range of water sports. Anglers can find great places for fishing.
