SZCZECIN POLAND.

SZCZECIN POLAND

2 nights.

22.05.2020

In 2013 i was on my way from Germany to Torun Poland. Staying 2 nights in the Ibis Hotel Szczecin.. Glad i did because Szczecin is a interesting place.
Szczecin is in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. 40 miles from the sea,, on the river Oder, near the German border. The recorded history goes back to the 8th century. -- I was told to pronouce Szczecin as " Shcheh-Cheen" still couldn"t manage to get it right. In German it is Stettin.--- It is said that Catherine the Great was born in Szczecin. -- The cathedral of St. James, is a Roman Catholic church. From the 12th - 14th century. It was partially destroyed by the Red Army in 1945 by shelling. There is a lift up the tower, charge of 10 zl. ---In Jasne Bolnia park there is a large statue of Pope John Paul 2. ----The white Castle is the seat of the Dukes of Griffin.-- I arrived and left by Szczecin at Glowny rail station in 2013. The station has since been modernised. There are trams in Szczecin ,but i did not use them. --- At a modern tower block, is a cafe and viewing place at the top . In a street called Stare Miasto are brightly coloured buildings ,that have been restored since the War. ----- There was a tourist trail on the footpaths , yellow or red arrows painted on the floor. i tried to do the red route, but in in some places the paint had faded. Still a good idea. ----- SZCZECIN POLAND Ibis Hotel, i stayed 2 nights.