Heritage sites in Szczecin

Szczecin’s heritage is defined by architectural layers ranging from the Gothic St. James the Apostle Archcathedral to the Renaissance-style Pomeranian Dukes' Castle. The city's 18th-century Prussian fortifications are represented by the ornate Royal and Port Gates. Other highlights include the Old Town Hall, the 14th-century St. John the Evangelist Church—the city's oldest building—and the historic Seven Coats Tower. These sites illustrate Szczecin's history as a major Hanseatic port and the seat of the House of Pomerania.

Szczecin Heritage Sites — Map

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Royal Gate

An 18th-century Baroque city gate designed by Gerhard Cornelius von Walrave. It features ornate reliefs depicting the coat of arms of Prussia and the province of Pomerania.

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Pomeranian Dukes' Castle

The Ducal Castle, also known as the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle, and Szczecin Castle, is a renaissance castle in the city of Szczecin, Poland,…

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Szczecin Cathedral

The St. James the Apostle Archcathedral Basilica is a Gothic cathedral located in Szczecin, Poland and seat of the Archdiocese of Szczecin…

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Szczecin National Museum

The Szczecin National Museum is a national museum in Szczecin, Poland, established on 1 August 1945.

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Brama Portowa

A Baroque city gate built between 1725 and 1727. It is one of two surviving elements of the city's Prussian fortifications, decorated with intricate sculptures and Latin inscriptions.

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St. John the Evangelist Church

Presumably the oldest building in Szczecin. Prime example of Gothic style.

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Baszta Panieńska

Also known as the Seven Coats Tower, this 14th-century Gothic structure is a remnant of Szczecin's medieval city walls, located near the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle.

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Zespół Państwowych Szkół Muzycznych im. Feliksa Nowowiejskiego

Housed in the 18th-century Velthusen Palace, this Neoclassical building is a former merchant residence known for its distinctive architectural details and historical significance.

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Old City Town Hall

The Old Town Hall in Szczecin is the present day town hall in the old town district.

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Sąd Okręgowy w Szczecinie

A historic Neo-Gothic building serving as the District Court, featuring characteristic red brickwork and architectural details typical of 19th-century public administration buildings.

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Krużganek Mariacki

A surviving fragment of the 14th-century St. Mary's Church cloister, representing a rare piece of medieval ecclesiastical architecture in the city center.

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Cefarm

A historic building housing a long-standing pharmacy, noted for its preserved architectural character within the city's urban landscape.

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Plebania

A historic rectory building associated with the city's religious heritage, reflecting traditional local architectural styles.

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Akademia Sztuki

Located in the historic Palace under the Globe, a Baroque building from the early 18th century that formerly served as a prominent insurance company headquarters.

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Stara Drukarnia

A historic industrial building that formerly served as a printing house, showcasing the commercial architecture of the late 19th century.

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Komenda Wojewódzka Policji w Szczecinie

Housed in a monumental Neo-Gothic building from the early 20th century, originally designed as a government administrative center for the region.

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Komisariat Policji Szczecin Niebuszewo

A historic police station building in the Niebuszewo district, reflecting early 20th-century residential and administrative architectural styles.

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Kościół pw. Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa

Built between 1913 and 1919, this was the first church in Germany constructed using steel-fiber reinforced concrete. It features a unique blend of Modernist and Neo-Baroque elements.

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Stajnia książęca

A historic ducal stable building dating to approximately 1600. It originally served the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle and included a fodder store on the upper floor.

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