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 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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