Poland Warmińsko-Mazurskie Poland
Olsztyn Castle
A historic castle in Warmińsko-Mazurskie, Poland, once home to Copernicus, now houses a museum showcasing regional art and artifacts.
- 2 Zamkowa
- 89 527 95 96
- http://muzeum.olsztyn.pl/
Tips from the community
Hemmed in by the idyll of the Masurian Lake District is the medieval city of Olsztyn. It’s the capital of the region and comes with a handsome old quarter that’s woven through by cobbled alleys and little squares. Move from the formidable city gatehouse at the end of Staromiejska to the turret-topped castle above the leafy Lyna River, and be certain to drop in a stroll between the half-timbered homes of Okopowa Street as you go.
jrfrancis 4 years ago
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