Olsztyn

Olsztyn is a historic town and capital of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodship in northern . The city is home to 175,000 inhabitants and boasts a beautiful Gothic city centre.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Co-Cathedral Basilica of St. James in Olsztyn and Olsztyn Observatory.

Church
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
The is a Catholic basilica and co-cathedral in , . It is a notable example of 14th century gothic architecture, and it is on the register of monuments in Poland.

Castle
The , officially the Castle of Warmian Cathedral Chapter in Olsztyn, is a Brick Gothic castle located in the heart of , in northern .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jaroty and Ostrzeszewo.

Village
is a settlement in the administrative district of Gmina Stawiguda, within , Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern . It is located in Warmia. is situated 5 km south of Olsztyn.

Village
is a village in the administrative district of , within , Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern . It is located within the historic region of Warmia. is situated 5 km east of Olsztyn.

Village
is a in the administrative district of , within , Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland. It is located in the region of Warmia. is situated 5 km southwest of Olsztyn.

Olsztyn

Latitude
53.7765° or 53° 46′ 35″ north
Longitude
20.4665° or 20° 27′ 59″ east
Population
173,000
Elevation
111 metres (364 feet)
Open location code
9G52QFG8+HH
Geo­Names ID
7532914
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In Other Languages

“Olsztyn” goes by many names.
  • Polish: Olsztyn

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