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Łękno
Łękno,''Szczecin stary i nowy'' by T. Białecki and L. Turek-Kwiatkowska, 1991, Szczecińskie Towarzystwo Kultury, Szczecin, page 155 officially known as Łekno,Rozporządzenie Ministra Administracji i Cyfryzacji z dnia 13 grudnia 2012 r. w sprawie wykazu urzędowych nazw miejscowości i ich części')GUS. Rejestr TERYT is a municipal neighborhood of the city of Szczecin, Poland, within the Śródmieście, Szczecin, Downtown district. It is a low-rise housing estate with historic villas. The neighbourhood has an area of 1 km2, and in 2022, had population of 2,947 people. It features the Jan Kasprowicz Park (Szczecin), Jan Kasprowicz Park, the largest urban green space in the city, as well as the Summer Theatre, one of the larg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Śródmieście-Północ
Śródmieście-Północ (''Downtown-North'') is a municipal neighbourhood of the city of Szczecin, Poland, within the Śródmieście, Szczecin, Downtown district. Its western half features low-rise housing with villas, while the eastern half, mid-rise apartment buildings. The neighbourhood has an area of 1.41 km2, and in 2022, was inhabited by 10,460 people. The neighbourhood includes the city hall, the Bright Meadows, Bright Meadows Square, and skyscreper Hanza Tower. The area was developed in the 19th century, with construction of tenement houses, and villas of the housing estate of Westend (now known as Łękno). They were incorporated into the city in 1875 and 1910 respectively. Most of the tenements were destroyed during the World War II, Second World War, and were replaced by apartment buildings from the 1950s to the 1980s. History In the 14th century, a small farming community was founded in the area. In 1792, it was acquired by a local politician Friedrich Carow, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pogodno
Pogodno is a municipal neighbourhood of the city of Szczecin, Poland, within the Zachód, Szczecin, West district. It is mostly a low-rise housing estate with detached houses. The neighbourhood has an area of 4.2 km2, and in 2015, was inhabited by 24,359 people, making it the second most populous neighbourhood of the city. The area begun being developed in 1890 as a suburb, and was incorporated into Szczecin in 1910. History During the War of the Fifth Coalition, in the area was located a camp of the French Imperial Army (1804–1815), French Imperial Army, housing 12,000 soldiers. In 1808, next to the current corner of Klonowica and Unii Lubelskiej Streers, was errected a small mound with the height of 8 m, named Napoleon Hill, in commemoration of Napoleon, Napoleon Bonaparte, the Emperor of France. At its top was placed his bust. In 1814, after the city was recaptured by Prussia, it was renamed to the German Mountain (''Deutscher Berg''), and the sculpture was replaced wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jan Kasprowicz Park (Szczecin)
The Jan Kasprowicz Park, also known as the Kasprowicz Park, and until 1945 known as Quistorp Park, is the biggest urban park in Szczecin, Poland located within municipal neighbourhood of Łękno near the boundaries of Śródmieście–Północ and Niebuszewo–Bolinko. The area of the park is circa 27.03 ha. Together with Arkonian Forest Park it forms Kasprowicz–Arkonian Park Complex which area is 91,69 ha. It borders the Jasne Błonia on the south east and the Stefan Kownas Arboretum on the north. Characteristics The park borders are formed by J. Słowacki Street, B. Zaleski Street, S. Wyspiański Street and P. Skarga Street. It is located on the slops of Niemierzyńska Valley next to Rusałka lake and makes the boundary fragment of Ueckermünde Heath. History Archeological excavation in the area of Kochanowski and Curie–Skłodowska Streets has shown evidence of Jastorf culture settlement from the 3rd century BC to the 1st century AD. The park was established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jan Kasprowicz Park
The Jan Kasprowicz Park, also known as the Kasprowicz Park, and until 1945 known as Quistorp Park, is the biggest urban park in Szczecin Szczecin ( , , ; ; ; or ) is the capital city, capital and largest city of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship in northwestern Poland. Located near the Baltic Sea and the Poland-Germany border, German border, it is a major port, seaport, the la ..., Poland located within osiedle, municipal neighbourhood of Łękno near the boundaries of Śródmieście–Północ and Niebuszewo–Bolinko. The area of the park is circa 27.03 Hectare, ha. Together with Arkonian Forest Park it forms Kasprowicz–Arkonian Park Complex which area is 91,69 ha. It borders the Jasne Błonia on the south east and the Stefan Kownas Arboretum on the north. Characteristics The park borders are formed by J. Słowacki Street, B. Zaleski Street, S. Wyspiański Street and P. Skarga Street. It is located on the slops of Niemierzyńska Valley next to Rusałka, Szczecin, Rusa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Szczecin
Szczecin ( , , ; ; ; or ) is the capital city, capital and largest city of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship in northwestern Poland. Located near the Baltic Sea and the Poland-Germany border, German border, it is a major port, seaport, the largest city of northwestern Poland, and seventh-largest city of Poland. the population was 391,566. Szczecin is located on the Oder River, south of the Szczecin Lagoon and the Bay of Pomerania. The city is situated along the southwestern shore of Dąbie Lake, on both sides of the Oder and on several large islands between the western and eastern branches of the river. It is also surrounded by dense forests, shrubland and heaths, chiefly the Ueckermünde Heath, Wkrzańska Heath shared with Germany (Ueckermünde) and the Szczecin Landscape Park. Szczecin is adjacent to the Police, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, town of Police and is the urban centre of the Szczecin agglomeration, an extended metropolitan area that includes communities in the St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Śródmieście, Szczecin
Śródmieście is one of four districts of the city of Szczecin, Poland, situated in central part of the city. In 2022, it had a population of 104,294 people, and an area of 45.9 km² (17.7 square miles). History The city had been originally divided into four districts in 1955. Said subdivisions were: Dąbie, Nad Odrą, Pogodno Pogodno is a municipal neighbourhood of the city of Szczecin, Poland, within the Zachód, Szczecin, West district. It is mostly a low-rise housing estate with detached houses. The neighbourhood has an area of 4.2 km2, and in 2015, was inhabite ..., and Śródmieście. The district of Śródmieście was located in the south-central portion of the city, roughly corresponding with its location to the modern district of Śródmieście, though with different boundaries.Uchwała nr 670 Prezydium Rządu z dnia 7 października 1954 r. w sprawie podziału na dzielnice miasta Szczecina.' The four districts were abolished in 1976.Uchwała nr 211 Rady Ministr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Szczecin ( , , ; ; ; or ) is the capital city, capital and largest city of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship in northwestern Poland. Located near the Baltic Sea and the Poland-Germany border, German border, it is a major port, seaport, the largest city of northwestern Poland, and seventh-largest city of Poland. the population was 391,566. Szczecin is located on the Oder River, south of the Szczecin Lagoon and the Bay of Pomerania. The city is situated along the southwestern shore of Dąbie Lake, on both sides of the Oder and on several large islands between the western and eastern branches of the river. It is also surrounded by dense forests, shrubland and heaths, chiefly the Ueckermünde Heath, Wkrzańska Heath shared with Germany (Ueckermünde) and the Szczecin Landscape Park. Szczecin is adjacent to the Police, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, town of Police and is the urban centre of the Szczecin agglomeration, an extended metropolitan area that includes communities in the St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johannes Quistorp
Johannes Heinrich Quistorp (14 November 1822 – 9 May 1899Berlin registry office; some encyclopedias incorrectly state May 8 - instead of May 12 - as burial date. source:Familial Biography with Sources/ref> ) was an entrepreneur and philanthropist in Stettin, Germany (today Szczecin, Poland). He was also the founder of a number of regional philanthropic projects. Life Johannes Quistorp was born on 14 November 1822 in Greifswald, the eldest son of a royal commissioner. At sixteen he began training at the JG Michaelis & Sohn company in Rostock, where he worked for several years as an assistant. In 1846 he moved to Stettin. After completing a year of military service he partnered with various companies, including Goldammer & Schleich, and in 1850 he founded his own company, Johs Quistorp & Co. In 1852 he married Theune Wilhelmina (1830–1886) and had five children: Mary in 1853, Heinrich in 1856 (died in 1880), Johanne in 1858, Luise in 1859, and Martin in 1860. In 1888, he marr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thaler
A thaler or taler ( ; , previously spelled ) is one of the large silver coins minted in the states and territories of the Holy Roman Empire and the Habsburg monarchy during the Early Modern period. A ''thaler'' size silver coin has a diameter of about and a weight of about 25 to 30 grams (roughly 1 ounce). The word is shortened from , the original ''thaler'' coin minted in Joachimsthal, Bohemia, from 1520. While the first standard coin of the Holy Roman Empire was the of 1524, its longest-lived coin was the , which contained Cologne Mark of fine silver (or 25.984 g), and which was issued in various versions from 1566 to 1875. From the 17th century a lesser-valued '' North German thaler'' currency unit emerged, which by the 19th century became par with the . The ''thaler'' silver coin type continued to be minted until the 20th century in the form of the Mexican peso until 1914, the five Swiss franc coin until 1928, the US silver dollar until 1935, and the Austrian Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ueckermünde Heath
Ueckermünde Heath (, ) is a large area of forest and heath, 1,000 km2 in area, in northeastern Germany and northwestern Poland, on the Oder river and the Szczecin Lagoon. In 1945, the eastern part went to Poland and is now called the ''Puszcza Wkrzańska''. Świdwie Lake near Tanowo is the site of a nature reserve and Ramsar site. Geography The region is about 1000 km2 large. In the north it borders to the Szczecin Lagoon and in the east on the Oder. In the west the lowland of the ''Friedländer Großen Wiese'' forms the border and in the south the line Stettin-Pasewalk forms it. The Ueckermünde Heath is a lowland area, where only a few points reach heights above the 20 metre above sea level (except for: Dachsberge south of Hintersee with 48 metres). The forest area is crossed by the rivers Uecker, Randow and Zarow. There are also numerous protected moors, especially in the border area with Poland. The swamps were also the reason why the heath was colonised relat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niemierzyn Valley
Niemierzyn Valley (Polish: ''Dolina Niemierzyńska''; German until 1945: ''Nemitzer Talgrund'', ''Nemitzer Tal-Grund'') is a valley in central western part of city of Szczecin, Poland. Characteristics The valley is located next to Osówka stream. In the valley are located: Jan Kasprowicz Park, Stefan Kownas Arboretum and part of the Arkonian Forest Park as well as the neighbourhood of Niemierzyn and part of Niebuszewo. Peat soils dominate the area. History At the end of 16th century a sheep farm was probably located in the northern part of the valley, most probably being established by Eckelberg family. ( Polish
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Arkońskie-Niemierzyn
Arkońskie-Niemierzyn is a municipal neighbourhood of the city of Szczecin, Poland. It is situated on the left bank of the Oder River The Oder ( ; Czech and ) is a river in Central Europe. It is Poland's second-longest river and third-longest within its borders after the Vistula and its largest tributary the Warta. The Oder rises in the Czech Republic and flows through west ..., north-west of the Szczecin Old Town, in Zachód (West) District. As of January 2011, it had a population of 11,533. Arkońskie-Niemierzyn comprises Osiedle Arkońskie and Niemierzyn. References Neighbourhoods of Szczecin {{WestPomeranian-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
