Szczecin

Szczecin Heritage Sites

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.

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.

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,…

Szczecin Cathedral

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

Szczecin National Museum

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

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.

St. John the Evangelist Church

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

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.

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.

Old City Town Hall

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

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.

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.

Cefarm

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

Plebania

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

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.

Stara Drukarnia

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

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.

Komisariat Policji Szczecin Niebuszewo

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

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.

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.