Bydgoszcz
(Bromberg)
380,000 Inhabitants; the Capital of the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship;
Host town to Viovodship authorities (Local State Administration);
Bydgoszcz,
with several significant foreign investors, like Coca-Cola; AT&T, Samsung,
Uni-Lever and Lucent Technologies, is an economic and industrial centre for North-Central
Poland. It is located on the banks of Brda River and the Bydgoszcz Canal.
Brief
History
The earliest settlements dates back to the 12th century, but it
was not until the mid 14th century that Polish King Kazimierz the Great granted
rights to the town's inhabitants. The period of 15th and 17th saw development
of the town due to trade and coinage manufacture located within the town's walls.
 In
the aftermath of the Partition of Poland Bydgoszcz fell under the Prussian administration.
New authorities took advantage of the town's location between the two adjacent
river systems, Vistula and Brda as well as Noteæ and Wart and linked them
with a channel. The channel, which facilitated the shipment of grain and wood,
boosted the town's development as a place of trade.
In the times of the
industrial revolution the town started to gain its importance on the economic
map of Prussia. In 1851 the town, during those days called by its German name
Bromberg, became a part of the emerging railway system and was directly connected
to Berlin. This fact had a momentous influence on the town, which until now remains
a strong centre of industry and commerce.
Recommended time of stay:
Bydgoszcz is worth a short stay if you would like to visit this area of Poland.
Besides it is the place hang around and to spend a night if you decide for the
captivating Teutonic Castles tour.
 Main
Sights
Farny Church
The church, erected between 1466-1502, is located
just by the bank of the Brda river, which adds extra charm to the late-gothic
building.
Venice (Wenecja)
Bydgosc Venice is a very picturesque
architectonic area in the Old Town around the Mlynowka and Brda Rivers, around
Mlynski (Mill) Island. The present buildings date to the 19th century.
White
Granary - There are three old granaries on the river bank. The white granary
houses the town museum.
Events
Mózg (Brain), an art pub,
which holds numerous concerts of the world fames of jazz, rock, and all types
of alternative and contemporary music, is a must for all connoisseurs. |
