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Unique museums, breathtaking architectural designs placed side by side with the Art Nouveau buildings, international festivals and the water, with its trams, boats and other vessels which entice and welcome one and all to have a ride and admire the...

The beginning of summer greeted us with beautiful weather, which is worth taking advantage of the attractions offered by the city. This is undoubtedly an extraordinary opportunity to get to know Bydgoszcz from an unusual and wonderful perspective –...

Bydgoszcz -  the capital of the kujawsko-pomorskie voivodeship, a city with three state universities and sixteen other universities and colleges. Since the time the city was granted municipal rights by king Casmir the Great in 1346, it has...

Bydgoszcz appears for the first time in historical records on June 28, 1238. The Annal of the Chapter of Gniezno features the Bydgoszcz Castellan called Sulisław. Although the name “Bydgoszcz” is not mentioned, we know that the quoted...

Bydgoszcz is a city which, apart from culture, is usually associated with sports. The city is the seat of a range of sport clubs and institutions that are well known in Poland and all over the world. Various sports facilities such as the regatta...

Part of the charm of Bydgoszcz lies in the fact that it still seems to be an undiscovered city – unexplored in terms of history, architecture and culture. And it is unexplored both for the residents and tourists.

During your stay in Bydgoszcz, it’s worth finding time to try local specialties. There is something for everyone, including chocolates, goose meat, locally brewed beer, and bread with potatoes …

Make the most of your time in Bydgoszcz with offline access to maps and guides, including public transport information and calendar of events. Use local tips to find top attractions, things to do and restaurants in the city. This free app helps you...

Curiosities

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  • Bydgoszcz local time

    As part of the revitalisation of the Old Market Square in Bydgoszcz, the line of the eighteenth meridian of the eastern...

  • Treasure in the Cathedral

    Bydgoszcz is a city full of suprises. In the middle of maintenance work in Bydgoszcz Cathedral archeologists discovered...

  • Old mill by the Brda river

    96 Jagiellońska Street was once occupied by a steam-powered mill, opened around 1862, which was originally owned by the Wolfen &...

  • Nicolaus Copernicus Square

    Nicolaus Copernicus sculpture is the main element of the square. The square is exceptional owing to its natural stone ellipses,...

  • Dead tree trunks turned into sculptures

    Artist Zbyszko Piwoński turns dead tree trunks into sculptures in the streets of Bydgoszcz. They can be seen at 30 Gdańska...

  • The Legend of Węgliszek the Imp

    Węgliszek came to Bydgoszcz together with Master Twardowski. He and his comrade...

  • The city’s coat of arms

    The coat of arms of Bydgoszcz depicts a city gate with three towers, a raised portcullis and half-opened gate.

  • The Legend of the Archer

    In mid-October, 1910, the statue of  the Archer (pol. “Łuczniczka”) was unveiled.

  • The Legend of Angelika

    Centuries ago there was a cruel castellan named Karolus, who lived in a castle along with his beautuful daughter Angelika.

  • The Legend of the executioner

    Going down Długa Streer towards Wełniany Rynek, one will reach a spot where a medieval gatehouse once stood. It was home to the...

  • The Legend of a tresure on the Mill Island

    They say that back in the day when the mint on Mill Island was in operation, gold and silver that was meant to be minted into...

  • The Legend of Master Twardowski

    The sorcecer’s stay in our city was narrated by Józef Ignacy Krasicki in his novel „Mistrz Twardowski” (eng. Master Twardowski)...

  • Two Brothers Byd and Gost

    From the south towards the sea two brothers were wandering: Byd and Gost. They were passing by meadows, lakes, forests, hills,...

  • Bydgoszcz Canal

    Bydgoszcz Canal was built in the years 1773-1774 as a part of the international waterway E 70. It connects the Vistula River and the...

  • Provincial and Municipal Public Library

    Provincial and Municipal Public Library in Bydgoszcz has in its collection approximately 520 thousand. volumes, and the special...

  • The oldest church

    The oldest church and the oldest building in Bydgoszcz is St Martin and Nicolaus Cathedral. The cathedral was erected in 1466 –...

  • Bydgoszcz Pantheon

    Saint Vincent de Paul's Basilica, one of the biggest churches in Poland, was modelled after the Pantheon in Rome.

  • J.D. Salinger in Bydgoszcz

    J.D. Salinger is an American author, best-known for his work, The Catcher in the Rye, published in 1951. However, long before he...

  • 2015 - The Year of Marian Rejewski

    The Patron of Bydgoszcz in the year 2015 was Marian Rejewski as 2015 marked the 110th anniversary of this outstanding...

Beyond Bydgoszcz

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  • Road trip to Paluki region

    We start our time travel. We will visit the ethnographic region of Pałuki. Its name originates from the bowlike hilly landscape,...

  • Road trip Lower Vistula Valley

    It will be an adventure with the Vistula in the background. Its picturesque ribbon outlines our route and reveals picturesque views...

  • Biking trail to Koronowo

    The biking trail that runs from Bydgoszcz to Koronowo is one of the most popular routes within the Bydgoszcz urban area. It’s...

  • Ostromecko

    About 17 km from the city centre of Bydgoszcz, towards Dąbrowa Chełmińska, is the Ostromecko Palace and Park (9 Bydgoska Street).

  • Collection of Antique Pianos

    Charming Palace and Park Complex of Ostromecko is holding a unique collection of 19th century pianos. Instruments were...

  • Beaches and bathing waters

    During hot summer days there are plenty of opportunities for chilling out on one of the many lakes that can be found in the...

  • Koronowo

    Koronowo is a town with a deep-rooted and rich history, situated in a picturesque valley of the River Brda, 25 km north of...

  • Chełmno

    Chełmno is a picturesque town on the River Vistula stretching across nine hills, the capital of the historical Chełmno Land.

  • Żnin and its environs

    Żnin is a charming town, situated about 42 km from Bydgoszcz in the historical region of Pałuki, whose origins date back 750...

  • Inowrocław

    Inowrocław is a city situated in the centre of the region of Western Kuyavia, some 40 km from Bydgoszcz.

  • Toruń

    Toruń is a city with a population of 200,000, situated on the River Vistula. The border of the two historical regions of Poland...

  • Grudziądz

    Grudziądz sits on the right bank of the River Vistula, in the northern part of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship. The city is a...

  • Włocławek

    In the south-eastern part of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship, on the River Vistula, we find Włocławek, a city that in the past...
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