Polonia Bydgoszcz

BYDGOSZCZ
LIFE TAKES
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WEEKEND
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Bydgoszcz, the capital, and also the largest city of the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Province,
is the eighth largest city in Poland with about 360 thousand residents and over 665
years of history. The city is beautifully situated on the Brda and the Vistula Rivers
and the Bydgoszcz Canal.
BYDGOSZCZ FOR THE
WEEKEND
Bydgoszcz impresses tourists with the Brda River and canals that intersect the city centre.
The city has been constantly turning its face to the water. It is in the immediate vicinity of the
Brda River that most of the everyday, cultural, sporting and business life of the city goes on.
The Old Market, Mill Island, the eighteenth-century granaries, the Gothic Cathedral of St. Martin
and St. Nicholas, Opera Nova, the modern Sports and Entertainment Hall "Łuczniczka", almost
all the important monuments and symbols of the city are situated by the river.
One of the symbols
of Bydgoszcz “The Archer
Lady” by Ferdinand Lepcke.
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Bydgoszcz is a perfect place for spending a weekend, no matter whether you are travelling
alone, with family or friends. The city offers excellent hotels. Guests can choose from modern
and historic buildings, three, four and five star hotels are located in the heart of the city.
The centre of Bydgoszcz is full of restaurants, pubs, clubs and cafes.
In the Old Market you can taste specialties of various cuisines: Italian, Greek, Polish, Old Polish, Turkish, you can try molecular
dishes, great pancakes and a meal in total darkness. While strolling through the old town, you should try some of the several
kinds of beer that are brewed in the interiors of one of the premises located beside Mill Island.
Bydgoszcz is proud to have some very interesting museums. One should certainly visit the European Centre of Money,
the so-called Leon Wyczółkowski’s House, both on the Mill Island, Exploseum situated in the Bydgoszcz Primeval Forest and
the Museum of Land Army Forces in Gdańska Street.
The city on the Brda River boasts great musical traditions and has a lot to offer to music lovers. A concert in the Pomeranian
Philharmonic Hall, performance in the Opera Nova or an evening in one of the many music clubs in Bydgoszcz are perfect ways
to spend some free time in the city. When planning an evening in Bydgoszcz, do not forget about the well-recognised in the
country Teatr Polski – the Polish Theatre.
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DID YOU KNOW THAT…?
The 18th meridian of eastern longitude runs through Bydgoszcz. The meridian crosses almost through the centre
of the Old Market Square, and connects Bydgoszcz with such cities as Stockholm and Cape Town.
The historic tram in Długa
Street (photo by fotolia.pl).
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SIGHTSEEING
Old Town
It is best to start the sightseeing of the city in the Old Market, that
is in the oldest part of town. The most characteristic feature of
the market is the massive Monument to Struggle and Martyrdom, commemorating the region's victims of Hitler's and Stalin’s
crimes. In the Old Market one can also find charming 19 th c.
houses, interesting building of the municipal library and one of
the oldest pharmacies in the city. In the window of tenement
house No. 15 we may see a famous wizard – Master Twardowski.
In the south-west corner of the square we can obtain information
about the city in the Bydgoszcz Information Centre.
The oldest church in the city, the late Gothic Cathedral of St.
Martin and St. Nicholas, occupying the north-west corner of the
Market Square is a place that cannot be omitted on our sightseeing route. Only a few meters to the west of the Old Market, in the
bend of the Brda River, there is Mill Island, a unique 6-hectare
oa si s of gre e n e r y i n th e ci t y ce ntre. Wh i l e walk ing aro und
the island, we can visit some of the many museums located
in 19 th- century mills and granaries. One of the most charming
parts that can be seen from the island is the Bydgoszcz Venice,
a complex of 19 th century buildings emerging directly from the
currents of the Brda Młynówka. At the Fish Market (Rybi Rynek),
just a few steps away from the Old Market to the east, there is
a stop of one of the major attractions of the city, a water tram.
St. Martin and St. Nicolas
Cathedral.
Brda River, Rybi Rynek (Fish Market).
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New City
The New City of Bydgoszcz is a very extensive (and almost entirely preserved)
quarter of the city dating from the late 19th and early 20th century. It stretches east
from the railway station. Here you will find beautiful tenement houses and villas
designed by the best architects of the time from Bydgoszcz and Germany.
The most interesting structures are situated along the main thoroughfare –
Gdańska St. (e.g. the famous "Pod Orłem Hotel"). It is advisable to start sightseeing
at Wolności Square and the charming Casmir the Great Park with its unquestionable pride, the "Deluge" fountain-monument. Then, it is worthwhile to go north
and visit the so-called Music District, which is a park surrounded by Art Nouveau
buildings in the vicinity of the Pomeranian Philharmonic Hall, the Academy
of Music and the Polish Theatre - opposite which there is the slender sculpture of the "Archer Lady”. In close proximity to the Music District to the west there
is Cieszkowskiego Street, which is a complex of buildings that are the
pearls of Bydgoszcz architecture and to the south east Sielanka - a villa garden
city with the monumental Vincent de Paul Basilica.
The Archer Lady
A fragment
of ”the Deluge” fountain.
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SURROUNDINGS OF THE CITY
Just 10 km east of Bydgoszcz there is the beautiful Palace and Park Complex of Ostromecko. Among the well-kept lawns of the
historical park one can easily see two palaces: a 19th century neo-classical one and an older one in Saxony rococo style that is
picturesquely situated on a hill, which offers lovely views of the park and the valley of the Vistula River. The complex, carefully
restored in recent years, now belongs to the City of Bydgoszcz. The “new” palace houses a restaurant and a hotel and is regularly
used as a concert venue, including events organised by the Pomeranian Philharmonic. In the neighbourhood of the park there
is a gothic church from the first half of the 15th century.
A little further than Ostromecko, north-east of Bydgoszcz, there is a city situated on nine hills – Chełmno. Chełmno is worth visiting
for its many gothic monuments, including the 13th century Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which are perfectly
preserved (almost in their original shape), the Medieval city walls and the exceptional beauty of the Renaissance Town Hall.
In Chrystkowo (about 35 km north of Bydgoszcz) we will come across a unique Mennonite cottage from 1770 with arcades,
monumental thatched roof with a stork's nest on top. The cottage, which formerly belonged to Dutch settlers - Mennonites,
is now a museum and training centre for the Chełmiński and Nadwiślański Park Complex.
Another place worth visiting is Koronowo, a town located about 20 km north of Bydgoszcz, with a well-known post-Cistercian
complex of buildings from the early 14th century that includes a gothic parish Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To the north of the town there is an artificial water reservoir called Zbiornik Koronowski, located among forests and in the
immediate vicinity of Tuchola, it is a great place for water tourism, sailing and canoeing.
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DID YOU KNOW THAT…?
The Sigismund III Vasa 100-ducat coin, which was minted in 1621 in the Bydgoszcz Mint, was the first Polish coin to be sold
for more than a million dollars, or more precisely for $ 1,380,000, which made it the most expensive coin in Polish history.
Palace in Ostromecko.
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FOR ACTIVE PEOPLE
Bydgoszcz, located among forests, on two rivers and the Bydgoszcz Canal, is an ideal place for people of active lifestyle. Sporty guests
will find everything they need here. A modern sports and entertainment facility, "Łuczniczka", the sports complex Zawisza, a regatta
course in Brdyujściu, a go-kart track in Fordonska St., the Bydgoszcz Aero Club, tennis courts, soon a modern marina in the city centre,
bowling alleys, and above all, the green lungs of the city - the Forest Park of Culture and Recreation "Myślęcinek", are waiting for
tourists who prefer an active way of life.
"Myślęcinek", a large park situated just a few kilometres from the centre of Bydgoszcz, is a special place for all those who like cycling,
horse-riding, hiking, fishing and skiing. Everyone will find something for themselves. Lakes, forests, numerous bike routes, zoo, golf
course, vast botanical garden, amusement park, skatepark, are only some of the many attractions of "Myślęcinek". In winter, the main
attraction of the park is the ski slope with three routes (the longest one 230 m) and three ski lifts/tows. Restaurants and so called food
outlets of "Myślęcinek" offer home cuisine and delicious meals.
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DID YOU KNOW THAT…?
The "Myślęcinek" Forest Park of Culture and Recreation is the largest city park in Poland, covering an area
of 830 hectares.
Independence Day Run.
”Słonecznik” (Sunflower)
water tram.
FOR CHILDREN
Old Town
Miniature model of Bydgoszcz
from the 17th century. The model is situated by the amphitheatre in Mostowa St.
Model of Bydgoszcz castle
made of mini bricks. The castle together with its description can be seen at 19-21 Grodzka Street, near the office of BRE Bank.
Silhouette of Master Twardowski
appearing daily at 13.13 and 21.13 in one of the windows of tenement house No. 15 in the Old Market Square.
A unique playground
picturesquely situated near the Młynówka River on Mill Island.
”Myślęcinek”
Myślęcinek Park Railway that is a narrow-gauge train that
goes round the area of the Forest Park of Culture and Recreation.
Zoo - Polish Fauna Garden
occupies an area of 14 hectares with the main attraction for children being the Mini Zoo.
Amusement park
playground, autodrome, Indian village and a tree rope park are just some of many attractions
of this place.
The chair that fulfills dreams from
"The Magic Tree" film.
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MUST SEE
Exploseum, an open-air museum of industrial architecture
from the period of World War II, located in the former German
factory that produced ammunition and nitroglycerine - DAG
Fabrik Bromberg. The factory was constructed by forced labour
in the years 1939-1945. Exploseum is a treat for lovers of history,
especially for those fascinated by the history of World War II. A
tour round this very interesting and unique on a European scale
complex takes about 3 hours and is done with a guide. Ticket
bookings must be made in advance.
More at www.exploseum.pl.
Exploseum DAG Fabrik Bromberg.
Bydgoszcz of the river, or from the deck of one of Bydgoszcz's water trams. The Bydgoszcz water tram, consisting of three
vessels (two modern solar powered ones and the historic MS Bydgoszcz), runs along the Brda River and the Bydgoszcz Canal
from early June to late October. A cruise on a water tram is a must on every tourist’s route, since it is a unique opportunity to
see Bydgoszcz from the perspective of the river flowing through the very city centre. An additional attraction is going through
locks.
More on the water tram and service timetable at www.tramwajwodny.byd.pl and www.visitbydgoszcz.pl.
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DID YOU KNOW THAT…?
Bydgoszcz Canal, connecting the Vistula and Odra through their tributaries, was built by order of Frederick II the
Great in the years 1773-1774, which makes it the oldest operating inland water canal in Poland.
Brda River.
Bydgoszcz Buskers Festival.
DO NOT MISS
APRIL/MAY
MAY
JUNE
Bydgoszcz Opera Festival
Andrzej Zaucha Festival
of Remembrance
Bydgoszcz Water Festival „Ster na
Bydgoszcz 53°N, 18°E”
www.opera.bydgoszcz.pl
www.zauchafestiwal.pl
www.sternabydgoszcz.pl
JULY
JULY
JULY/AUGUST
Bydgoszcz Buskers Festival
Bydgoszcz Musical Impressions
European Artistic Summer
www.buskersfestival.bydgoszcz.com
www.bim.palac.bydgoszcz.pl
www.mok.bydgoszcz.pl
SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER
in a three-year cycle
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
Musica Antiqua Europae Orientalis
Festival of Theatrical Premieres
Bydgoszcz Jazz Festival
www.maeo.filharmonia.bydgoszcz.pl
www.prapremiery.pl
www.eljazz.com.pl
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
Festival of Unforgettable Polish Artists
„Landscape without You”
International Contemporary
Music & Visual Arts Festival
Mózg Festival
International Film Festival of The Art
of Cinematography
Plus Camerimage
www.pejzazbezciebie.pl
www.festiwal.mozg.pl
www.pluscamerimage.pl
Text prepared by Dawid Urbański Photos by Robert Sawicki UMB, Paulina Stranz Translated by Ross Language Service
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2 Batorego St., 85-104 Bydgoszcz
Tel: +48 52 340-45-50,
www.visitbydgoszcz.pl
Exploseum DAG Fabrik Bromberg
7 Mennica St., 85-112 Bydgoszcz
Tel: +48 52 585-99-27, +48 883-366-056
www.exploseum.pl
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Sebastian Malinowski Museum
of Bydgoszcz Canal
3 Nowogrodzka St., 85-208 Bydgoszcz
Tel: +48 693-765-075,
www.muzeumkanalu.pl
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Museum of Pharmacy
at „Pod łabędziem” chemist
5 Gdańska St., 85-005 Bydgoszcz
Tel: +48 52 322-01-87, 366-03-20
www.aptekapodlabedziem.pl
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Forest Park of Culture and Recreation
"Myślęcinek"
173-175 Gdańska St., 85-674 Bydgoszcz
Tel: +48 52 328-00-09; 328-00-23,
www.myslecinek.pl
Regional Branch of PTTK „Brda Trail”
1 Sienkiewicza St., 85-037 Bydgoszcz
Tel: +48 52 322-35-89; 52 322-51-93
www.pttk.bydgoszcz.pl
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Tourist Agency VISITE.PL
4/3 Batorego St., 85-104 Bydgoszcz
Tel: +48 52 521-47-96; 607-566-388
www.visite.pl
Museum of Military Land Forces
2 Czerkaska St., 85-641 Bydgoszcz
Tel: +48 52 378-20-26
www.muzeumwl.pl
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Museum of Diplomacy and Polish
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4 Berwińskiego St., 85-044 Bydgoszcz
Tel: +48 52 346-23-18,
www.muzeum.ukw.edu.pl
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District Museum
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7-11 Grodzka St., 85-109 Bydgoszcz
Tel: +48 52 585-99-66,
www.muzeum.bydgoszcz.pl
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Hieronim Konieczka Polish Theatre
2 Mickiewicza Av., 85-071 Bydgoszcz
Tel: +48 52 339-78-13,
www.teatrpolski.pl
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Opera Nova in Bydgoszcz
5 Marszałka Focha St., 85-070 Bydgoszcz
Tel: +48 52 325-15-02,
www.opera.bydgoszcz.pl
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I.J. Paderewski
Pomeranian Filharmonic
6 Andrzeja Szwalbego St., 85-080 Bydgoszcz
Tel: +48 52 321-04-67,
www.filharmonia.bydgoszcz.pl
VOIVODESHIP
BYDGOSZCZ AT INTERNATIONAL FAIRS AND EXHIBITIONS IN 2011-2012
The project is financed by the European Regional Development Fund under the Regional
Operational Programme of Kujawsko-Pomorskie 2007-2013 and from the budget of the City of Bydgoszcz