Kruszwica - Kruszwica

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Kruszwica

Kruszwica (German: Kruschwitz) is a historic small town in Poland in the voivodeship Kuyavian Pomeranian. The place at the Networks, which flows through the Gopło Lake here, is known for its castle. The place is on the Romanesque Piast way.

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The fortified mansion of the Goplanen tribe dates back to the 8th century. Subjugated by the Polans in the 9th century and merged with what was later to become Poland. The legend of Graf Popiel II., who is said to have lived at Kruszwica Castle, has been documented since 1115. In 1096 the place was destroyed in the battle of Władysław I, as the residents sided with his rebellious son Zbigniew I. In the 12th century, however, the place flourished again, as evidenced by numerous Romanesque church buildings. The castle was built around 1350 by Casimir III. the large one in the Gothic style. The town received city rights in 1422. Kruszwica was destroyed in 1657 by the Swedes. After that, the place lost its importance. After the First Partition of Poland in 1772, the place came successively to Prussia, in 1807 the Duchy of Warsaw, in 1815 again to Prussia and in 1871 to the German Empire. After the First World War he became Polish again.

getting there

Map of Kruszwica

Kruszwica is over Poses reachable.

By plane

  • In Poses there is an international airport (IATA code: POZ), which is served by numerous providers from Germany.
  • In Bydgoszcz there is an international airport (IATA code: BZG), which is also served by numerous providers from Germany.
  • At Warsaw there are two international airports (IATA code: WMI and WAW, which are also served from Germany.

By train

You can travel by train from Germany via Poses or Bydgoszcz respectively. The Polish rail network is operated by the state railway PKP. Rail travel in Poland is very cheap.

By bus

Numerous bus companies offer bus trips from Germany and Austria, e.g. Sindbad, Eurolines, Touring, Omnia. Inexpensive intercity buses run from Bydgoszcz. In addition to the state bus line PKS, there is a wide range of private providers.

In the street

The road network around Kruszwica is well equipped. The journey from Germany is over Poses possible.

mobility

The place can be explored quite well on foot.

Tourist Attractions

  • Old town on the lakeshore
  • Brick-Gothic Kruszwica Castle, especially the legendary Mouse Tower
  • Romanesque collegiate basilica of St. Peter and Paul
  • archaeological research area

  • Mouse tower from the lake

  • Collegiate Basilica of St. Peter and Paul

  • Lake from the tower

  • Excursion boat

shop

Shops in town are available. The choice is in Bydgoszcz greater.

health

For general questions about (cure) services for those legally insured in Germany or Austria, supply with pharmacies and German-speaking doctors / pharmacists, see article on Poland.

trips

literature

See article too Poland.

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