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Olsztyn
Olsztyn is situated in the southern part of Warmia on the river Šyna, within the boundaries of Olsztyńskie Lakeland. There are 15 lakes situated within the borders of Olsztyn, many parks and forests. The most important monuments of Olsztyn are the Old Town with the castle complex and Saint Jacob Apostle’s Church dating back to the XIV century. The monuments of the Olsztyn Town Square are situated on the European Route of Gothic and the church is deemed one of the greatest monuments of brick gothic era in Poland.
The big park by the Ĺ yna river close to the castle.
The central park.
The central park.
The central park.
Our famous castle in autumn.
Our famous castle in spring.
Nicolas Copernicus himself lived in the castle in Olsztyn for many years. In 1521 he prepared the stronghold/bastion for defence against the Teutonic Knights Order armies, here Copernicus wrote one of the first works in the history of economical thought, explaining the phenomenon of inflation. The character of Copernicus is commemorated by two monuments and memorial boards. A fragment of a wall, on which the great astronomer drew auxiliary lines during his research on the day and night of the equinox in 1517 actually remained in the castle.
The library in the Old town hall.
The high gate to the city.
The old city.
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