Olsztyn is a city in northeastern Poland, located on the banks of the Łyna River in the Masurian Lake District, and serves as the capital of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. It is a city abundant in lakes and forests, with 15 lakes within the city limits alone, and forests covering 21.2% of the city area, mainly used for recreation and tourism.

The historical architecture, diverse museums, and renowned theaters together form the cultural landscape of Olsztyn. The Warmian-Masurian Museum is the largest museum in the city, along with sports museums, natural history museums, and more. The Gothic castle from the 14th century, the Cathedral Basilica of St. James, the old Town Hall from the mid-14th century, the picturesque city walls, the Gothic Church of the Holy Heart of Jesus built between 1901-1903, the New Town Hall, the railway bridge over the Łyna River valley, the Chapel of Jerusalem from 1565, and the late 14th-century Church of St. Lawrence are all worth visiting and exploring.

Olsztyn

Reasons to visit: Capital of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship in Poland

Continent: Europe

Country: Poland

Voivodeship: Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship

City: Olsztyn