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Elblag

Country:
Poland
State:
Warmian-Masurian
City:
Elblag
Type of Location:
Multiple
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Places to Visit
How to Reach

By Air

Elblag not have its own airport.The closest is located approximately 70 km from the city of Gdansk - is Rebiechowo International Airport in Gdansk them.Lech Walesa.In the district of New Field was established in 1915 grass airfield, now aeroclub.Consideration is the development and transform it into a communication airport.Alternatively, consideration is to convert a nearby airbase airport Krolewo Malbork, the airport Classifieds-Elblag, which in contrast to the grass in Elblag Airport has a full-size concrete runway.

By Train

Elblag has direct railway connections during the holiday season), Berlin (only during summer), Kaliningrad.Through the town is the railway line from Berlin to Kaliningrad (which started on October 19 1852).In 1897 began the first work on the construction of Railways lagoons, which was to connect Elblag of Konigsberg.In May 1899 section was opened from Elblag to Frombork and in September this year to stretch from Frombork Braniewo.At that time it was put into service station Elblag Town and train English Source Elblag.Elblag Town station was connected with the eastern railway station railway line running through the city center, which existed until the early 80s of the twentieth century.Cancelled after it was built in the period in 1975 - 1982 ring road linking the station Elblag the former Eastern Railway station Zdroj Elblag.

By Bus

Public transport in Elblag is supervised by the Department of Urban Transport in Elblag Sp. Ltd. Public transport is handled by four four companies transport: Bus Lines ALP Private Ltd., Trams Elblaskie Ltd., Elblag and bus company bus in Elblag Ltd.ZKM in Elblag with its range of action covers the city of Elblag and adjacent to the village. From 1 September 2011.Price bus and tram tickets are 1.20 - Reduced, 2.40 - normal.

By Ferry

Elblag is housed in the seaport.New quays were built at the expense of 30 million.In addition to the commodity's passenger terminal-to-point border checks with a throughput of one-off 200 people and 30 cars.A very important investment for the city and the region is planned excavation Vistula Spit near the village of Larks.This will shorten and facilitate the water route between Elblag and other international ports and affect the further dynamic development of the city.Elblag as one of two ports on the Vistula Lagoon (next Frombork ) has a maritime border crossing to allow clearance yacht bound for Kaliningrad.

Key places to visit
St. Nicholas Cathedral, Alexander Sewruka Drama Theatre, Archaeological and Historical Museum in Elblag, Elblag Upland Landscape Park, National Festival of Arts The words

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Places to Visit

St. Nicholas Cathedral

St. Nicholas Cathedral is a 13th century Gothic church in Elblag, Poland.When the burghers of Elbing (Elblag) first attempted to adopt the Protestant Reformation in 1525, the provost of St. Nicholas Church maintained Catholic practice.Since 1539 the city council tacitly tolerated and gradually openly promoted Lutheranism, so that St. Nicholas Church had become a Lutheran church by 1573.St. Nicholas was damaged by fire in the late 18th century, then destroyed in World War II and reconstructed.In 1992, the building was elevated to the status of cathedral.

Alexander Sewruka Drama Theatre

Sewruka Alexander Drama Theatre was 28 May 1975 year in Elblag, ul.Theatrical From May 28, 1975, the band continued the artistic activities of the theater under the name Drama Theatre.6 December 2007 the company changed its name to Theatre Sewruka Alexander.The heyday of the theater school has passed forever.Began to veer to Elblag English and German groups comedians.Before starring British comedians, the Polish King Sigismund III Vasa and the inhabitants of Warsaw in the plays of Shakespeare, many years ago visited the Royal and Ducal Prussia.The first visit of English actors in Pomerania (in Gdansk, Elblag, Konigsberg) took place in the summer of 1605.The team of actors had its permanent seat in Halle, where he stayed at the invitation of Prince Christian Wilhelm von Brandenburg. Since 1603 roamed the eastern cities of German principalities.In August of 1605 years came to Gdansk, where he performed at St. Dominic, in September playing in Elblag, October and spent in Konigsberg.Unfortunately it is difficult to investigate the repertoire which then came to the area.Certain is only that his repertoire presented in English and German.

Archaeological and Historical Museum in Elblag

Elblag museum building is located within the former castle of the Teutonic Knights Podzamcze.Elblag castle did not survive to the present time as rebelling against the domination of the Order, Elblazanie destroyed the fortress in 1454, the Elblascy townspeople after the conquest of the castle, drove his crew then set fire to and destroyed the fortress.Survived until today only fragments of old walls.The Museum is housed in two buildings: the former Slodownia, popularly known as the bailey and the Gymnasium.The name comes from the Municipal Gymnasium (sixteenth century), which was also the first Polish humanist gymnasium.It was established in the area where the 1458 year of the monastery buildings were Bridgettine.Currently, the object is Elblag museum.In the courtyard of the Museum you can also see the reconstructed based on studies of Mark Jagodzinski (discoverer Truso), house the Vikings from Truso.Taking into account the age of the city of Elblag and the rich history surrounding areas Elblag museum has a broad development prospects.Still among others carried out archaeological research the Old Town Elblag systematically bring new discoveries and provide interesting exhibits.

Elblag Upland Landscape Park

includes the most interesting parts of Elblag Upland, mostly covered with forests of beech.Founded April 26, 1985, the resolution of WRN in Elblag.Although the position at the opposite end of the Polish mountain region has the characteristics as evidenced by even the vegetation - Zebrowiec mountain, ostrich fern and Turk's cap lily.Fauna represent deer, dormouse, raccoon, white-tailed eagle, honey buzzard, crane, lesser spotted eagle and other more common species.The highest point is Mount Silver (197 m), there are numerous streams.Park is worth visiting also go to the baroque palace in Kadyny.

National Festival of Arts The words

A regular event organized by the Centre for European Meetings Swiatowid in Elblag.Every year brings together lovers of beauty and purity of language.This event is a nationwide rank in the form of presentations in the categories: poetic song, recitation, theaters and a small one-man theatrical forms.During the festival, concerts, exhibitions, film screenings and performances.He immediately gained a group of loyal fans and enthusiasts.Festival for 13 years solidified, crystallized their form and won the individual figure has become the place where he restores the beauty and purity of language where he cares about the word, culture is constantly being replaced by an image.

Right Time to Visit

November - February
May - September

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