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Szczecin and Stettin are the Polish and German equivalents of the same name, which is of Proto-Slavic origin, though the exact etymology is the subject of ongoing research. [8] [a] In her Etymological Dictionary of Geographical Names of Poland, Maria Malec lists 11 theories regarding the origin of the name, including derivations from either: an Old Slavic word for 'hill peak' (Polish: szczyt ...
This animal's fame began when a German tourist uploaded a video showcasing Gacek's story on YouTube which went viral and reached over 4.5 million views. [5] Gacek is a feral cat , but he was most often found resting in a wooden booth built specially for him on Kaszubska Street, in downtown Szczecin. [ 2 ]
The monument is located in the city of Szczecin, Poland, located at the Bright Meadows Square, at the boundary with the Jan Kasprowicz Park. It consists of three bronze sculptures of eagles with spread wings, each placed on a steel column with a square base. The three birds are meant to symbolize three generations of Polish inhabitants of the city.
Szczecin Landscape Park "Beech Woods" (Polish: Szczeciński Park Krajobrazowy "Puszcza Bukowa") is a protected area (Landscape Park) in north-western Poland, established in 1981 and covering an area of 91 square kilometres (35 sq mi).
Image credits: soosseli The Finnish photographer also shared more about a significant experience he had while photographing wildlife: “My most memorable moment in nature happened last spring ...
The Jan Kasprowicz Park, [a] also known as the Kasprowicz Park, [b] 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. [1]
In the park is located the Park Hotel, a historical building dating to 1912. [1] [9] Around the park are also located numerous notable buildings, such as Chrobry Embankment, Szczecin Philharmonic, Szczecin National Museum, St. Nicholas Church, Maritime University of Szczecin, and Szczecin Voivodeship Office. [17]
The Palace of the Pomeranian Estates Assembly (Polish: Pałac Sejmu Stanów Pomorskich), also known as the Old Estates Building (Polish: Stary Dom Ziemiaństwa; German: Altes Landeshaus), is a historical Baroque palace in Szczecin, Poland, located at 27 Staromłyńska Street in the Old Town neighbourhood.