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OLSZTYN

Olsztyn is the capital of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship and the largest city in Warmia, with a population of over 170,000. The city lies on the Lyna River. What is worth seeing in this green and lake-surrounded city of Copernicus, Prussian babes and marzipan?

Most noteworthy is the Castle of the Warmia Chapter from the mid-14th century, in the courtyard of which you can see the mysterious early medieval Prussian baba. Years ago, Nicolaus Copernicus lived there. Another important object on the map of Olsztyn is the counter-cathedral basilica of St. James the Apostle from the second half of the 14th century.

It is also worth taking a stroll through Olsztyn's Old Town and seeing the High Gate, the only surviving medieval city gate. You can also find the interesting Museum of Modernity, the BWA Art Gallery presenting Polish and foreign contemporary art, as well as the planetarium and astronomical observatory. Olsztyn is surrounded by forests and lakes of the Olsztyn Lake District, and in the city itself the Central Park and Janusz Kusociński Park are a green oasis.

Olsztyn - by bus, train or car?

Olsztyn is located in the central part of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. National and provincial roads pass through it. The city also has a ring road. Olsztyn's main railroad station and bus station are located at Konstytucji 3 Maja Square, a short distance from Olsztyn's Old Town.

If you are planning to visit Olsztyn, the bus will be a great choice. Use the search engine on the homepage and find the right connection for you to the capital of Warmia.

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The capital of the Warmian-Masurian province, located on the Lyna River. The Wadąg, Kortówka and Skanda rivers also flow through the city.

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RIGA

The capital of Latvia, Riga is the most populous city in all the Baltic countries. It is located on the estuary of the Daugava River into the Baltic Sea. Riga is a city with a rich, long history. For many centuries it was a member of the Hanseatic League.

What interesting things does Riga offer visitors? It is best to start your sightseeing with the beautiful and atmospheric old town. There you will find many historic townhouses, often built in the Art Nouveau style. There are more than 800 such buildings, which is why Riga is often called the main center of Art Nouveau in Europe. In addition, the city has preserved some medieval defensive walls, Gothic churches and old granaries.

An important monument is the Riga Cathedral, which dates back to 1211. Inside it hides a huge Baroque organ with more than 6,700 pipes. Every day at noon you can come to a short concert and listen to their sound. Also worth seeing is the Cathedral of the Nativity, a beautiful Orthodox church, and St. Peter's Church, built in 1209 in Romanesque style and later converted to Gothic. The church draws attention especially with its 122-meter tower, with one of the prettiest panoramas of all of Riga.

The city has several interesting museums. In particular, the Occupation Museum, the Art Nouveau Museum and the Automotive Museum are worth a visit. While in Riga, you can also visit a nearby open-air museum - the Latvian Ethnographic Museum showing what life used to be like in different regions of present-day Latvia.

Commuting to Riga

Despite the fact that Latvia seems to be a rather distant country from Poland, it is very easy to get to the capital by car. From Warsaw, it's less than 670 kilometers. Similarly, a bus ride won't take too long. Our coaches stop at the Riga bus station, near the main Riga train station and the Central Market. This trip can also be made even faster, by plane. From the airport to the city center is about 9 kilometers.

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