
Olsztyn is the capital of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship and the largest city in Warmia, with a population of over 170,000. The city lies on the Lyna River. What is worth seeing in this green and lake-surrounded city of Copernicus, Prussian babes and marzipan?
Most noteworthy is the Castle of the Warmian Chapter from the mid-14th century, in the courtyard of which you can see the mysterious early medieval Prussian baba. Years ago, Nicolaus Copernicus lived there. Another important object on the map of Olsztyn is the counter-cathedral basilica of St. James the Apostle from the second half of the 14th century.
It is also worth taking a stroll through Olsztyn's Old Town and seeing the High Gate, the only surviving medieval city gate. There is also an interesting Museum of Modernity, the BWA Art Gallery presenting Polish and foreign contemporary art, as well as a planetarium and an astronomical observatory. Olsztyn is surrounded by forests and lakes of the Olsztyn Lake District, and in the city itself the Central Park and Janusz Kusociński Park are a green oasis.
Olsztyn is located in the central part of the Warmian-Masurian province. National and provincial roads pass through it. The city also has a ring road. Olsztyn's main train station and bus station are located at Konstytucji 3 Maja Square, a short distance from Olsztyn's Old Town.
If you plan to visit Olsztyn, the bus will be a great choice. Use the search engine on the homepage and find the right connection for you to the capital of Warmia.
Olsztyn is the capital of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship and the largest city in Warmia, with a population of over 170,000. The city lies on the Lyna River. What is worth seeing in this green and lake-surrounded city of Copernicus, Prussian babes and marzipan?
Most noteworthy is the Castle of the Warmian Chapter from the mid-14th century, in the courtyard of which you can see the mysterious early medieval Prussian baba. Years ago, Nicolaus Copernicus lived there. Another important object on the map of Olsztyn is the counter-cathedral basilica of St. James the Apostle from the second half of the 14th century.
It is also worth taking a stroll through Olsztyn's Old Town and seeing the High Gate, the only surviving medieval city gate. There is also an interesting Museum of Modernity, the BWA Art Gallery presenting Polish and foreign contemporary art, as well as a planetarium and an astronomical observatory. Olsztyn is surrounded by forests and lakes of the Olsztyn Lake District, and in the city itself the Central Park and Janusz Kusociński Park are a green oasis.
Olsztyn is located in the central part of the Warmian-Masurian province. National and provincial roads pass through it. The city also has a ring road. Olsztyn's main train station and bus station are located at Konstytucji 3 Maja Square, a short distance from Olsztyn's Old Town.
If you plan to visit Olsztyn, the bus will be a great choice. Use the search engine on the homepage and find the right connection for you to the capital of Warmia.

Bologna is the capital city of Italy's Emilia-Romagna region in the north of the country. It lies on the Reno and Savena rivers in the plain between the Po and the Apennines. The city is famous for its university, the oldest in the world, its excellent cuisine, by which Bologna is referred to as "La Grassa" (the greasy one), and the distinctive brick color of most of the city's buildings.
This is one of the most beautiful European cities, where at every turn you can encounter some historic palace, charming arcades or museums with rich art collections. The difficulty may be trying to see the city's greatest attractions when you have little time, because there are really quite a few places worth exploring there.
Most tourists start their walk in Bologna from Piazza Maggiore, a large square that is the center of the city and the main meeting place. It is surrounded by beautiful historic palaces, and its focal point is the impressively sized Basilica of San Petronio. It's also worth going to Piazza Santo Stefano, with the beautiful Basilica di Santo Stefano, which includes as many as seven temples, a museum, tombs and numerous cloisters and courtyards.
Bologna is also the capital of Italian cuisine, famous especially for tagliatelle al ragù, also known as tagliatelle alla bolognese, and tortellini, pasta dough ravioli stuffed with meat, spinach or cheese.
For a vacation to Bologna, it's best to fly or take a coach. Bologna airport is about 5 kilometers from the city center. This distance can be covered by train or city bus. Bologna's central station is well connected with many other Italian cities. A good option is to get there by bus. Bus Bologna goes directly from many Polish cities, so you don't have to worry about the hassle of getting to a sometimes distant airport. Our bus stop is located at the bus station at Piazza XX Settembre, not far from the city's main train station. You can find convenient Bologna bus tickets on our website. Welcome aboard our buses!
Bologna is the capital city of Italy's Emilia-Romagna region in the north of the country. It lies on the Reno and Savena rivers in the plain between the Po and the Apennines. The city is famous for its university, the oldest in the world, its excellent cuisine, by which Bologna is referred to as "La Grassa" (the greasy one), and the distinctive brick color of most of the city's buildings.
This is one of the most beautiful European cities, where at every turn you can encounter some historic palace, charming arcades or museums with rich art collections. The difficulty may be trying to see the city's greatest attractions when you have little time, because there are really quite a few places worth exploring there.
Most tourists start their walk in Bologna from Piazza Maggiore, a large square that is the center of the city and the main meeting place. It is surrounded by beautiful historic palaces, and its focal point is the impressively sized Basilica of San Petronio. It's also worth going to Piazza Santo Stefano, with the beautiful Basilica di Santo Stefano, which includes as many as seven temples, a museum, tombs and numerous cloisters and courtyards.
Bologna is also the capital of Italian cuisine, famous especially for tagliatelle al ragù, also known as tagliatelle alla bolognese, and tortellini, pasta dough ravioli stuffed with meat, spinach or cheese.
For a vacation to Bologna, it's best to fly or take a coach. Bologna airport is about 5 kilometers from the city center. This distance can be covered by train or city bus. Bologna's central station is well connected with many other Italian cities. A good option is to get there by bus. Bus Bologna goes directly from many Polish cities, so you don't have to worry about the hassle of getting to a sometimes distant airport. Our bus stop is located at the bus station at Piazza XX Settembre, not far from the city's main train station. You can find convenient Bologna bus tickets on our website. Welcome aboard our buses!
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