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The place now known as Szczecin was first mentioned in written history in 1st century when West-Roman historian Tacitus located East Germanic tribe of Rugians somewhere in the area; the Rugians left in 5th Century during the Great Migration. Sometime in the 8th century Western Slavic tribe of Pomeranians built their stronghold here. In 10th century the town was mentioned as "one of major in Pomerania" in Abraham ben Jacob's chronicle. In approximately 1080 its area was incorporated into [wiki=94880bda83bda77c5692876700711f15]Poland[/wiki], but within eight years, the town was controlled by the Dukedom of Pomerania, and five years later, [wiki=424214945ba5615eca039bfe5d731c09]Denmark[/wiki]. In 12th century when its competitor, [wiki=72e87ef45f011cc470c8ba54e5a7be0e]Wolin[/wiki] (also known as Veneta in medieval chronicles) declined Szczecin began to prosper from trade and became one of the major Baltic sea harbours. Its name was first recorded in 1133 as "Stetin". In 1181 Pomeranian dukes joined Holy Roman Empire. In 1243 Szczecin got city rights before it became member of the Hanseatic League in 1278. Until early 17th century the city was the capital of Pomeranian Dukedom, then in 1630 when local dukes died out it became part of [wiki=c8f4261f9f46e6465709e17ebea7a92b]Sweden[/wiki], then Kingdom of Prussia, then for a brief period, due to Napoleon's conquests, the Empire of [wiki=0309a6c666a7a803fdb9db95de71cf01]France[/wiki]. Beginning in the 18th century, the city constituted as a part of [wiki=d8b00929dec65d422303256336ada04f]Germany[/wiki] and served as the "port of Berlin". During World War II the city was hit hard by Allied bombers - city centre, Old Town and industrial areas were totally ruined. After the Soviet forces invaded Nazi Germany in 1945, according to Potsdam Conference agreements Poland annexed all lands up to the Oder river, expelling the native German population and ultimately extending the border to include Stettin. Poland thus gained control of the city.
In more recent history, the city was (together with [wiki=82755470f5c6434141792904c1d740b2]Tricity[/wiki]) one of the birthplaces of Solidarity movement.
An unusual feature of Szczecin is its urban planning - many roundabouts and wide avenues. Stettin was rebuilt in 1880's using designs by Georges-Eugene Haussmann, who also did the urban planning for [wiki=e20d37a5d7fcc4c35be6fc18a8e71bfa]Paris[/wiki]. His design style is still being used for newly-built (or modified) city areas.
The maritime industry is still strong with a busy port and repair shipyard, as well as being a center of service industries in Poland. Situated near the border between Germany and Poland, Szczecin is sometimes considered one of most liberal Polish cities.
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By plane
Szczecin-Goleniów airport (SZZ) [url=http://www.airport.com.pl/en/show/start-page]]is located almost 50 km from the city centre, near Goleniów. You can reach the airport by car (the journey may take up to 1 hour, depending on traffic), by taxi (about 120 PLN), or by minibus - LOT operates a minibus to and from the airport for all LOT's flights (free of charge for passengers), leaving from LOT's office (al. Wyzwolenia 17) about 90 minutes before departure, and Interglobus has minibuses for all international flights. From June 2013 there is also a direct railway link to the airport, but the train timetable is not coordinated with flight departures and arrivals. The journey takes 50-60 minutes.
* Ryanair operates daily flights between Szczecin and [[London[/url]] (Stansted), 2 flights per week to and from [wiki=50fefb5efb085fd11b1a4fd2b6dda0aa]Dublin[/wiki], [wiki=ee9528184f21142f7b0fa9993048d9d0]Bristol[/wiki], and [wiki=afce84ff226407a47c9782a742ba02f7]Liverpool[/wiki], and one per week to [wiki=03cf54d8ce19777b12732b8c50b3b66f]Edinburgh[/wiki].
* LOT has several flights daily between Szczecin and [wiki=ab014f5797b79c42d078976b9d1a413c]Warsaw[/wiki]. Note that cancellations do happen, so take that into account when planning onward travel.
* Norwegian operates two flights per week between Szczecin and and [wiki=f4830432874f86d2e2a1a5f2dbebbc80]Oslo[/wiki] (Gardermoen).
* WizzAir operates between Szczecin and (Oslo) Sandefjord Torp and [wiki=dd755cfcbe227d7271b91c1be176fe6f]Stavanger[/wiki].
* Eurolot [url=http://eurolot.com]]flights from Szczecin to [[Kraków[/url]] and [wiki=68cfca455813f0246a4ab2ec0d81d117]Rzeszów[/wiki] no longer operate (as of September 2013).
If you arrive from abroad, try to avoid flying via Warsaw. A much better option is to use one of Berlin's airports. This may save you a lot of time, and gives you more flexibility as [wiki=ee1611b61f5688e70c12b40684dbb395]Berlin[/wiki] is served by many international carriers. From there, you can reach Szczecin by minibus (numerous Szczecin-based companies, including Atlastransfer - Berlinia.eu[url=http://berlinia.eu/en/]] and Interglobus[http://www.interglobus.pl/_Interglobus.aspx[/url], operate regular services to Tegel and Schoenefeld airports at attractive prices), by car or by train in 2-3 hours.
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By train
Polish State Railways (PKP) [url=http://www.pkp.pl/]]has connections to and from all major Polish cities. There are several trains daily to and from [[Warsaw[/url]] - travel time on express or Intercity trains is less than 6 hours, but minor delays are not uncommon. To [wiki=8a97607f8bf21acf4816fb5e717a4770]Poznań[/wiki], travel time is about 2.5 hours (from PLN 40), with frequent trains running throughout the day. There are also frequent trains to [wiki=abc907ad6e7a684b94b6f1f9f227db16]Świnoujście[/wiki] (2 hours).
German Railways [url=http://www.bahn.de]]has train connections from [[Berlin[/url]] and many cities in neighbouring [wiki=3931608f900db02df0013a9ce5ac134a]Mecklenburg-Western_Pomerania[/wiki].
The cheapest way to get to [wiki=ee1611b61f5688e70c12b40684dbb395]Berlin[/wiki] is by joining a group of up to 5 people riding on one Berlin-Brandenburg Ticket, which is valid from 9 am to 3 am the following day for travel on all local and regional German trains and on local public transport systems in all cities and towns, including Berlin and Szczecin. The ticket costs 28 euros, so one person can travel for ca. 5 euros. The groups often form spontaneously before departure or on the train itself. There is also the new Berlin-Stettin-Ticket for 10 Euros per person one way.
Berlin-Stettin-Ticket, Brandenburg-Berlin-Ticket, Brandenburg-Berlin-Ticket Nacht, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern-Ticket and Schönes-Wochenende-Ticket are valid for routes to and from the city of Szczecin and for the entire public transport system in Szczecin.
You even can get from or to the Danish border via Schleswig-Holstein-Ticket, valide in the regional trains of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein until Padborg or Tonder (DK), paying a surcharge of 2,50 Euro for the bit from the polish border to Szczecin.
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By car
You can reach Szczecin by car from major Polish cities, including [wiki=ab014f5797b79c42d078976b9d1a413c]Warsaw[/wiki], [wiki=8a97607f8bf21acf4816fb5e717a4770]Poznań[/wiki], [wiki=daca6dc0631de4588ca8d2096f6cf983]Gdańsk[/wiki], [wiki=fecc282d62f0b383d2cb6c76933666a8]Wrocław[/wiki], and also from [wiki=ee1611b61f5688e70c12b40684dbb395]Berlin[/wiki]. Thanks to its location close to the border and direct link with the German motorway system, Szczecin has the best road connection with Western Europe of all Polish cities.
The main route to Szczecin from Berlin is the E28 (German: A11, Polish: A6). The journey takes about 2 hours, depending on traffic. Note that the German A11 motorway is undergoing continuous improvements, resulting in some disturbances in certain sections.
Travelling by car to and from other parts of Poland can be troublesome - the traffic is pretty heavy, the distances are large and there is a general shortage of motorways. It also takes quite some time - for example, the trip to Gdańsk (350 km) usually takes 4-5 hours. Since the completion of the S3 expressway to Gorzów and further south, travelling to Warsaw by car is now much faster (less than 5 hours with light traffic), following the S3 and then A2 eastbound. Bear in mind that the A2 is a toll motorway.
You can also reach Szczecin from [wiki=c8f4261f9f46e6465709e17ebea7a92b]Sweden[/wiki] ([wiki=a8e151b1d01f25b5172cbd353f55f519]Ystad[/wiki]) and [wiki=424214945ba5615eca039bfe5d731c09]Denmark[/wiki] ([wiki=2da3c827ccabc4855cb9921b4f1addfa]Copenhagen[/wiki]) using the ferry connections to and from [wiki=abc907ad6e7a684b94b6f1f9f227db16]Świnoujście[/wiki]. From there, the journey takes about 1.5 hours, although this road gets completely jammed on summer weekends. To avoid traffic jams in high season, follow the yellow "tourist route" ("Trasa turystyczna") signs. These will take you along B-roads, bypassing the most crowded section of national road no.3.
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By bus
Many international and domestic connections (see [wiki=94880bda83bda77c5692876700711f15#By bus]Poland::By bus[/wiki]).
* [url=http://www.pks.szczecin.pl/]PKS Szczecin[/url] operates daily connection with [wiki=57f651b977465ef3bd48cd32aadfe501]Schwedt[/wiki] in [wiki=d8b00929dec65d422303256336ada04f]Germany[/wiki]
* dozens of minibus operators driving to and from [wiki=ee1611b61f5688e70c12b40684dbb395]Berlin[/wiki]
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By boat
Szczecin is situated on the banks of the Oder (Polish: Odra) and Regalica (branch of the Oder) rivers and Lake Dąbie, near the Szczecin Lagoon. There is a number of marinas, most of them situated in the northern districts and on the shores of Lake Dabie.
In April 2008, hydrofoil service was re-established between Szczecin and Świnoujście. Bosman-Express [http://www.wodolot-szczecin.pl] hydrofoil runs twice a day from the Wały Chrobrego embankment, reaching Świnoujście in about 75 minutes. Tickets are a bit overpriced at PLN 50/70 (economy/VIP class - but don't expect any luxury), and there are discounts for children and groups. There is a snack-bar on board, beer is served. There is also a small viewing deck. Along the way you can see some quite interesting industrial sights in the northern part of Szczecin.
Despite being a restored Soviet-made Meteor, now equipped with new engines, the hydrofoil is the quickest way to get to Świnoujście - it moors at the left (western) bank of the Świna, so the passengers avoid the need to use the ferry.
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Szczecin is split in two parts (Lewobrzeże and Prawobrzeże) named after their location on banks of Oder (Lewobrzeże = left bank) and Regalica (Prawobrzeże = right bank) rivers. The port is situated in between. City centre and most of attractions are situated in Lewobrzeże.
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Public transport
Szczecin has extensive public transport network covered by trams and buses. See the maps [url=http://www.zditm.szczecin.pl/schematy.php]](dziennej = by day, nocnej = by night, tramwajowej = trams) and schedules [url=http://www.zditm.szczecin.pl/rozklady/[/url].]You can also install the timetables on your mobile phone: for J2ME compatible phones and Symbian: MPK Mobile [url=http://www.mmpk.info/[/url],]Microbus [url=http://www.microbus.szczecin.pl/[/url],]for Android and Windows Phone: Transportoid [http://transportoid.com/[/url].
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By foot
City center can be covered by foot (depending on your fitness, etc). Look for the red line on the pavements - so called "red walk" which connects nearly all the attractions within the centre. This is by far the best way to discover the centre on foot, as all attractions are marked by a number (there are about 40) on the pavement, so you won't miss one. At each of them there is a sign explaining some details about the sight.
The red line starts and ends at the train station. When you exit through the main entrance, turn left on the sidewalk and look for it, some of the paint may have already vanished. Close to the start is also a map showing the route and the attractions. You can get a similar map that also includes the red line at the tourist information center.
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By car
Streets in Szczecin are (compared to other Polish cities) easy to navigate and not congested.
However: parking within the centre during business hours (8:00 - 17:00, from Monday to Friday - after 17:00 and on weekends it is free) is paid; the pay depends on the zone and parking time. You can buy tickets from vending machines. Most of malls have free parking, and no one will check if you visited the mall or just used free parking opportunity.
DUI is serious criminal offense (up to 3 years in prison) and the police have no mercy for drunk drivers - many of "zero tolerance for drunk drivers" programs ongoing in Poland have started in Szczecin.
Because of major renovation works in the city centre and Niebuszewo district held this year expect detours and/or traffic jams, especially during rush hours. If you stay in the city consider leaving your car on parking and using public transport.
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By bicycle
There is network of bicycle paths connecting the city center with the suburbs. You can take your bike on public transport for free (outside rush hours).
If you happen to be present in Szczecin on any last friday of the month, feel free to join the Critical Mass - the start point is Plac Lotników square, 6:00 pm.
You can rent a bike at Turzyn trading center - Al. Bohaterów Warszawy 42. They have electrically accelerated bicycles which are very comfortable though a little bit expensive - 20 pln per hour.
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Taxi
Hail taxi cab from the street or stand only in emergency or if very tired/drunk! It is much cheaper to call for one - ask locals for numbers or see taxi advertisements, they are nearly everywhere. When you call, ask the operator when the taxi will arrive and then look for car plastered with number of company you called.
* There is taxi "mafia" operating from stands near railway station, popular clubs, hotels etc. - avoid these rip-offs, they are VERY expensive!
* Taxi fare within the centre shouldn't cost you more than about 12-15 zł. Fare from left side of the river (Lewobrzeże) to the right side (Prawobrzeże) or the other way is about 40-50 zł. Fares during the night are slightly more expensive.
* All officially registered taxis have meters, the driver should turn them on just after you enter.
* Payment: have cash ready, only the minority of taxi drivers have necessary equipment for payments with debit or credit cards. Ask if in doubt.
Some of taxi companies operating in the city:
* Auto Taxi: +48 91 4535555
* City Taxi: +48 91 4335335
* Express Taxi: +48 91 4261038
* Euro Taxi: +48 91 4343434
* Gold Taxi: +48 91 8122222
* Granada Taxi: +48 91 4554554
* Szczecin Taxi: +48 91 4835835
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Pomeranian Dukes Castle [url=http://www.zamek.szczecin.pl/]](Zamek Książąt Pomorskich), which houses museum, restaurants and cafes. It also houses tourist information office, you can get some free maps, pamphlets etc. here.
* Old Town - despite being jokingly refered to by locals as "Brand New Old Town" (it was started to be rebuilt in late 1990s, the reconstruction is still ongoing), there are some nice houses rebuilt to original plans. Many shops, restaurants and cafes. There is museum situated in Old Town Hall.
* Kamienica Loitzów (Loitzs Tenement) - interesting tenement just next to Old Town. Go from Old Town in direction of Castle, and you'll see it after about 20-30 meters on the left side. It is painted flashy orange, you can't miss it.
* Wały Chrobrego (German name: Hakenterrasse) - promenade with great views on Oder river and port. Many cafes are situated here. See the museum (Muzeum Morskie), situated just in the center of Waly which houses some artifacts from history of the city and also has big collections of African and maritime artifacts.
* Katedra św. Jakuba (St. Jacob's Cathedral) - big Gothic cathedral.
* Park Kasprowicza - city park, place for all kinds of physical activities by locals, spreading through nearly all of the city. Just behind the City Council.
* Park Żeromskiego - another city park, situated in the very center of the city between Waly Chrobrego and Pazim/Galaxy.
* Cmentarz Centralny [url=http://www.cmentarzcentralny.szczecin.pl/]]- third biggest cemetery in Europe.
* S-1 blast & fallout shelter [url=http://www.podziemnyszczecin.com/[/url]]- biggest in Poland (entry 15 zł). Two tours to choose: WWII or Cold War.
* Pionier Cinema [url=http://www.kino-pionier.com.pl[/url]]- oldest cinema in the world still in operation (est. 1909) [url=http://www.kino-pionier.com.pl/img/certy.jpg][2[/url[/url]].
* Railway suspension bridge on Regalica - something for railway fans, the only one of a kind in operation in Poland. Podjuchy district, ul. Szklana Huta.
* Emerald Lake (jezioro Szmaragdowe) and Puszcza Bukowa - lake, artificial cave and forest area situated in Zdroje district. Many great views on the city and nice area for one day hiking/bike riding.
* Pałac pod Globusem (Palace under the Globe / Palace of Grumbkov) - the building where two rulers of Russia (Catherine II and Maria Fiodorovna) were born. Pl. Orła Białego.
* Parisienne Sub-Urb: Many historistic and art nouveau boulevards in prussian pseudo-parissienne style around Plac Grunwaldzki, Jagiellońska and Wielkopolska streets.
* Museum of Technology (Muzeum Techniki) [http://www.muzeumtechniki.eu/muzeumtechniki/chapter_88000.asp] - has nice collection of vintage cars, motorcycles, buses and trams. Niemierzyńska 18A.
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See the panorama of Szczecin - from the cafe on top of Pazim building, just by Galaxy shopping center (admission free), from St.Jacob's Cathedral tower (paid admission) or from one of the towers of Pomeranian Dukes Castle.
* Take a trip through Szczecin's waterways and port - many boats go from the river bank near Waly Chrobrego.
* Kayak through the city and lower Oder valley - if you don't have your kayak you can borrow one at Kąpielisko Dziewoklicz (ul. Autostrada Poznańska, public transport - bus No. 61, stop "Dziewoklicz") or any of the neighbouring towns situated by the Oder river - look for wypożyczalnia kajaków (kayak rentals) or kajaki (kayaks).
* See dancing fountain near Teatr Pleciuga (ul. Wielkopolska). It might not be the most impressive fountain show in the world but still it's nice eyecandy and it's free. The show lasts 30 minutes and starts every summer day at 21:30.
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University of Szczecin [http://www.us.szc.pl/]
* West Pomeranian University of Technology [http://www.zut.edu.pl/]
* Pomeranian Medical University [http://www.pam.szczecin.pl/]
* Academy of Arts [http://www.akademiasztuki.eu/]
* West Pomeranian Business School [http://www.zpsb.szczecin.pl/]
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English teachers and IT developers/engineers are in high demand.
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Szczecin has many shopping malls:
* Auchan - situated in Ustowo. Don't go there if you don't have a car, the place is totally pedestrian unfriendly.
* Carrefour - situated near Media Markt (mall with electronics) in Pomorzany district. Open 8:00-21:00.
* CH Ster - situated near Castorama (big shop for DIY builders) in Gumience district, nearest mall from the German border. Open 8:00-21:00.
* CH Turzyn - another mall in the Center. Open 8:00-21:00.
* Kaskada - the newest and the biggest shopping mall in Szczecin, best brands and spacious foodcourt. Open 9:00-21:00.
* Galaxy shopping mall - many outlets of major brands. Situated in the Center,near Kaskada. Open 8:00-21:00.
* Tesco - another one, just across the street of the Carrefour mentioned above. Open 24/7.
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Fast Food
You will easily find global favorites like hamburgers, hot dogs, kebabs, pizza etc., but for unique Szczecin twist on fast food try paszteciki (plural, singular is pasztecik) - which are kind of deep fried cake with meat or cheese and mushrooms filling. They taste best hot and combined with a cup of barszcz czerwony (red beetroot soup).
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Budget
Turysta Milk Bar, Obrońców Stalingradu 6a (open 7:30-18:30)
* Zacisze Bar, Asnyka 19 (Niebuszewo district)
* Akademia Kulinarna, Mickiewicza 45 (open 9:00-17:00)
* Bar Zen, Bohaterów Warszawy (near CH Turzyn) - vietnamese buddhist cuisine (vegan) (open 10:00-20:00)
* Bar Gospoda, ul. Bolesława Krzywoustego 69 (near CH Kupiec) - superb polish homemade meals in reasonable prices. [http://www.gospodabar.szczecin.pl/]
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Mid-range
Amar, Śląska 9 (open monday-friday 11:00-19:00, saturday & sunday 12:00-17:00) - vegan & vegetarian. If you are on limited budget, order their "danie dnia" (dish of a day) and/or "zupa dnia" (soup of a day) which are always very affordable.
* Brama Jazz Cafe, Plac Hołdu Pruskiego 1 - Mexican & fusion
* Camarillo, Mściwoja 8 - fusion
* Green Way, Krzywoustego 16 (open monday-friday 10:00-21:00, weekends 11:00-19:00) - vegetarian
* Golden Dragon, Jana Kazimierza 21 - Chinese. Shabby interior but the food is decent. Soups 7 PLN, main dishes 26 PLN (Mar 2015)
* Mandaryn, ul. Bolesława Śmiałego 27 - Chinese
* Róża Wiatrów [http://www.marinahotele.pl/en/restaurants], ul. Przestrzenna 7, european style, next to the yacht marina at the Dąbie Lake, open daily 7:00-22:00
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Splurge
Bombay, Partyzantów 1 - Indian
* Chief, Rayskiego 16 - all kinds of sea food
* Ładoga, Jana z Kolna - Russian
* Sake, Piastów 1 - Japanese
* Sushi Mado, Pocztowa 20 (entry from Bohaterów Warszawy) - Japanese
* Columbus - On Waly Chrobrego by Marine Academy
* Good polish food. Chrobry is located under a dome supported by pillars. There is a bar and a two-story restaurant below ground and also serving upstairs between the columns with a view over the Oder.
* Colorado - on Waly Chrobrego by Polski Theatre
* Karczma Polska - Lotnikow Square
* Szpilka - ul.Małopolska 45 - Delicious fusion
* dom gościnny Dobry Adres - ul. Syrokomli 1A, Catering and diet food. [http://dobryadres.szczecin.pl/]
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The majority of pubs and bars can be found in the old town (Stary Rynek) or around ul. Boguslawa in the middle town area. Expect to pay between 6zl and 8zl for a large beer and around 6zl for a 50ml shot of vodka.
*Restaurant during the day, live music and/or DJs on weekend nights.
*Every day parties! Music: 70's, 80's & 90's. Karaoke Nights, Student Nights, Every Weekend Parties & Afterparty till 6 a.m.
*Funk, hip-hop, house, etc.
*Something for blues (and rock) fans - live music, jam sessions, etc.
*Very popular among the students; rock/alternative party every day, live music from time to time.
*Italian food restaurant during the day, DJ parties on weekends.
*Restaurant and bar owned by French expatriate. French food, nice collection of beers and quirky prices on menu (paying the decimal parts of 1 zł is a part of experience).
*Pub belonging to Kana alternative theatre, popular among students and artists (and theatre visitors). Has free wireless Internet (ask the bartender for the password).
*Live rock music, karaoke, you name it.
*jazz, all that jazz. Often live.
*Restaurant during the day, disco on weekends, live jazz every monday.
*Stylish brewpub, serve their own beer (pilsner, dark lager, wheat beer & monthly special). Also serve food.
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Local beer, local vodka
Bosman beer is made by local brewery. There are variants with red (czerwony) and green (zielony) label, both of them are lager. You can buy it at most of general stores and some pubs.
* Taverna pub has its own microbrewery making lager and porter type beers.
* Starka is a special kind of seasoned vodka made by Polmos Szczecin distillery. There are variants which are 10, 18, 25 and 50 years old. You can buy them at Polmos store (situated corner of Jagiellońska and Bohaterów Warszawy streets); as you can guess, Starka is rather expensive (especially the 50 year old one) and available only in limited amounts. You can also tour the factory[http://www.polmos.szczecin.pl/en/], which is quite interesting, tasting Starka is included with the tour (email them for booking and information).
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Budget
CUMA youth hostel, ul. Monte Cassino 19a, 091 4224761, [http://www.infhotel.pl/szczecin/cuma]
* HoHo Hostel, ul. Wyszyńskiego 39, +48 790 490 824, [http://www.hostelszczecin.com/?lang=en]
* Hotel Albert, Piesza 11, tel. 091 4623137, [http://www.hotelarbet.webpark.pl/]
* Hotel Migrand, Robotnicza 28/29, tel. +48914420960, [http://www.migrand.pl/]
* Marina Hotele ([http://www.marinahotele.pl/en]) - two objects, first one is located in city centre at Twardowskiego 12 street and the second one next to the yacht marina at the shore of lovely Dabie Lake, Przestrzenna 7 street. Prices starts from 110 PLN for a single room and double is 135 PLN. Bigger rooms are also available, from quad room which costs 210 PLN up to 7-person room for 325 PLN. All rooms have private bathroom, they also offer student discounts. Good value for the money option.
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Mid-range
Campanile Hotel Szczecin, ul. Wyszyńskiego 30, tel. 091 4817700, [http://www.campanile.com.pl/szcz_cmp.html].
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Splurge
Hotel Park, ul. Plantowa 1, tel. 091 4340050, [http://www.parkhotel.szczecin.pl/].
* Atrium Hotel, al. Wojska Polskiego 75, tel. 091 4243532, [http://www.hotel-atrium.pl/].
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Free Wireless Internet
Alter Ego, pl. Batorego 4
* Brama Jazz Cafe, ul. Hołdu Pruskiego 1
* City Council building, pl. Armii Krajowej 1
* CH Galaxy, ul. Wyzwolenia 18
* whole ul. Bogusława
* every KFC outlet
* every McDonald's
* Książnica Pomorska (public library), ul. Podgórna 15/16
* Szczecin-Goleniów Airport
* Park Kasprowicza (city park), Jasne Błonia (whole area between City Council building and "Three Eagles" monument)
* Piwnica przy Kanie, pl. św. Piotra i Pawła 4/5
* Politechnika Szczecińska - Wydział Mechaniczny (Technical University of Szczecin), al. Piastów 17
* Pub Colorado, Wały Chrobrego 1a
* Uniwersytet Szczeciński - Wydzial Nauk Ekonomicznych i Zarządzania (University of Szczecin), ul. Mickiewicza
* Wyższa Szkola Administracji Publicznej (Higher School of Public Administration), ul. Marii Curie-Sklodowskiej 4
* Zachodniopomorska Szkola Biznesu - Budynek A (West Pomeranian Business School), ul. Żołnierska 53
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Even if Szczecin used to be infamous in Poland for its organised crime in the 1990s, Szczecin nowadays, like the most Polish cities, is a very safe place. However, you should stay away from some of its "bad" suburbs, like Gocław, especially after dark. As always, use your common sense.
One notable scam in Szczecin involves two more or less fraudulent 'nightclubs' in suburban Szczecin, Luna and Club Miami. Some taxi drivers near the train station Glowny will give people rides to their destination (at a reasonable price), while giving the hard sell to go to one or both of these clubs later in the night, and leave a business card to call later to get a ride to the club.
These 'clubs', shady operations in repurposed houses, guarded by Russian Mafia types, are for all intents and purposes houses of ill repute, and the girls will stop at nothing for love, and especially money, and will order drinks on your tab for exorbitant prices (by Polish and global standards) of 80-120 PLN per drink. Trying to fight the bill does nothing, and if they sense you are trying to leave, the girls can and will order more.
(A similar mention in the Krakow article says the bouncers there will rough people up on the way out - I didn't experience this, but then I'm also about 120kg)
The taxi drivers seem to be commissioned by the clubs as well - it is easy to get a ride to one, and VERY hard (and expensive) to get a ride from one.
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Consulates
Cyprus, ul. Śląska 7, 091/4330766
* Czech Republic, ul. Monte Cassino 27, 091/4237980
* Denmark, ul. Piłsudskiego 1a, 091/4330930
* Estonia, ul. Kurza Stopka 5/cd, 091/8123827
* France, ul. Skłodowskiej-Curie 4, 091/4761546
* Germany, ul. Chodkiewicza 2a, 091/4850657
* Kazakhstan, ul. Grodzka 14/14, 091/3264011
* Mexico, ul. Energetyków 3/4, 091/4624371
* Norway, ul. Niepodległości 17, 091/8121430
* Slovakia, ul. Skłodowskiej-Curie 4, 091/4890661
* Sweden, ul. Skłodowskiej-Curie 4, 091/4862673
* United Kingdom, ul. Starego Wiarusa 32, 091/4870302
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On the mainland:
* The town of [wiki=5dac73aa49b9ccaca4b9b0d0ef615d10]Police[/wiki] and its Jasienica district - monuments from the Middle Ages, small marina in the Old Town on the Łarpia (Oder) River and WWII ruins of Hydrierwerke synthetic gasoline factory. Szczecin shares its public transport with Police and borders the town - you can go to [wiki=5dac73aa49b9ccaca4b9b0d0ef615d10]Police[/wiki] by taking public bus.
* sea resort and medieval town of [wiki=6ebd7524c15399d38d15e9966a9ccb4d]Kamień Pomorski[/wiki]
* sea resort and medieval town of [wiki=dc2f24635d015dc7909097bfebe8138e]Kołobrzeg[/wiki]
* Gothic church ruins in [wiki=2001ba881e8f7934422e4a86af53738e]Trzęsacz[/wiki]
* medieval town of [wiki=27a5babda3c6bdaa6659b5c478505c21]Stargard Szczeciński[/wiki] with a cathedral over a hundred metres high
* birds reservation in [wiki=6d6f209499584b452312e7cd35b1c00d]Świdwie[/wiki]
* [wiki=6bcf9b9cfc1367c75ea751577f6d09ca]Miedzyodrze[/wiki] (lower Oder valley), picturesque marsh area full of wildlife
* quiet medieval town of [wiki=6478a48c228773b79670ab6ec8649c13]Nowe Warpno[/wiki]
* resort of [wiki=8365eebd8121469a0a64a07d4b9d419e]Trzebież[/wiki] with big marina
On the [wiki=72e87ef45f011cc470c8ba54e5a7be0e]Wolin[/wiki] island:
* Woliński National Park
* Game reserve of wisents
* 93-metres high Gosan cliff
* Kawcza Góra Mountain
* sea resort and port [wiki=1798c12109d9c30df74bf51dbf5b4fa8]Świnoujście[/wiki]
* sea resort [wiki=0743ce1684d6ae3cbad28a50ffcb26e1]Dziwnów[/wiki]
* sea resort [wiki=9ee2c67228c151a2f2a17f92a808321b]Międzyzdroje[/wiki]
* ancient town of [wiki=e6069c3120f59c3ddbb9c2aa40f8babd]Wolin (town)[/wiki]
* medieval town of [wiki=2409ff11b3022d2c86c45d5fa18c8397]Lubin[/wiki]
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