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Dutkowska
Gdansk, Poland199 contributions
May 2020
It is just a typical polish city market, I didn't see anything special in this case. Just a bigger empty area with the old city hall in the centre (now it is a library) and tenement houses around it. However, if you are in Olsztyn, it's almost certain that you will see this place.
Written May 26, 2020
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RMK_10
London, UK105 contributions
Jun 2014 • Family
Olsztyn has its visitors from abroad, mainly Russians & Germans, who have long tradition & presence in the area.
You cannot count how many Lakes it has in these areas & countryside of outstanding beauty. As Poland is developing fast, so is areas like Olsztyn.
It has Cathedral, old castle & once residence of famous Astronomer, N Copernicus!
Old Town has beautiful quaint restaurants & bars with scatter of shops in between. It has cobble stone roads with no cars allowed giving it pristine, private square, where people sit down & take in the calm!
Beautiful open plan square, resembling museums with it's traditional buildings dating back in time. At night time it gives in to the young with Clubs & Disco bars thriving but no public disturbances of Western European towns.
It's totally safe, although not as multi-cultural & ethnically not diverse community. But this is North Poland.
Old Town has great places to eat at various prices. Try Casablanca, either for Coffee & deserts or go for food menu, absolutely superb cuisine & service. Just close to the Old Town is an icon shop known as Cocktails, which serves coffee & deserts of the highest order, including home made ice creams & juices. All no-alcoholic!!
Summarise, great gem of a place to visit for short trip or family with plenty of outdoor activities & quality food to savour.
You cannot count how many Lakes it has in these areas & countryside of outstanding beauty. As Poland is developing fast, so is areas like Olsztyn.
It has Cathedral, old castle & once residence of famous Astronomer, N Copernicus!
Old Town has beautiful quaint restaurants & bars with scatter of shops in between. It has cobble stone roads with no cars allowed giving it pristine, private square, where people sit down & take in the calm!
Beautiful open plan square, resembling museums with it's traditional buildings dating back in time. At night time it gives in to the young with Clubs & Disco bars thriving but no public disturbances of Western European towns.
It's totally safe, although not as multi-cultural & ethnically not diverse community. But this is North Poland.
Old Town has great places to eat at various prices. Try Casablanca, either for Coffee & deserts or go for food menu, absolutely superb cuisine & service. Just close to the Old Town is an icon shop known as Cocktails, which serves coffee & deserts of the highest order, including home made ice creams & juices. All no-alcoholic!!
Summarise, great gem of a place to visit for short trip or family with plenty of outdoor activities & quality food to savour.
Written July 1, 2014
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Ivan Kinsman
Kielce, Poland1,075 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
We enjoyed our day in this former Prussian town of Allenstein - on a Saturday so the Old Town was busy. Worth seeing the castle, Copernicus statue, the old Olsztyn Gazeta building (the editor was killed by the Nazis in a detention camp) and just wandering around. Plenty of local crafts stalls on the main square and a good choice of restaurants and cafes.
The part I liked the most was walking in the shade down by the river - very pleasant - try to see the rather attractive Fish with child statue. There has also a local brewery nearby with outside tables which is worth a visit.
First stop off should be the Tourist Information office located near the Old Town gate. Very helpful lady and lots of good info on the region.
The part I liked the most was walking in the shade down by the river - very pleasant - try to see the rather attractive Fish with child statue. There has also a local brewery nearby with outside tables which is worth a visit.
First stop off should be the Tourist Information office located near the Old Town gate. Very helpful lady and lots of good info on the region.
Written July 29, 2018
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J. A. Sanchez-Martinez
Poznan, Poland54 contributions
Jun 2018
It's one of the smallest old town I've seen in Poland. Not sure what's going on though with the town as more businesses have been closing down. Unfortunately, the location of the town is not ideal for most tourist. From a personal experience, the town isn't too keen on foreigners owning businesses there and perhaps why it's stagnant and going down. The town needs a major revival and needs to bring in investors and more attractions. Otherwise, it may become a ghost town
Written June 20, 2018
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Audrey J
291 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Not a very big square but the buildings and architecture is a sight. Plenty of pubs and restaurant. The good weather is lovely to enjoy a mug or two of the local brewery.
Written May 31, 2018
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Roger Daniells-Smith
London31 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Copernicus lived here. Wonderful castle and great local museumworks of art and medieval artefacts on view. Reconstructions of meieval village living set out in beautiful museum building.Helpful staff, and great bargain tickets. Berautiful setting in old town, surrounded by beautiful grounds, and fast flowing river.
Written May 14, 2018
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Karcia C
Poland5 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
Few good coffee shops, few good restaurants, nice place to take a walk around. Quite good park nearby. It is good enough.
Written February 14, 2018
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DejanNS72
Novi Sad, Serbia2,310 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
Old town of Olsztyn is quite small, only few streets, church and main square. Old buildings are well perserved although some of them need renovations. With numerous pubs, bars and restorants and historical buildings, this could be good place for wandering around.
Written May 25, 2017
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Yves Benini
Warsaw, Poland137 contributions
May 2017 • Family
The old town is small and perfect for a short trip, there a few bars and restaurants to choose from. Perfect on a sunny day.
Written May 2, 2017
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Lewis
Cardiff, UK60 contributions
Jan 2017
Old Town is in the heart of Olsztyn, it is a beautiful European city with old European buildings which have pubs, shops and restaurants inside. Old Town offers a diverse range of pubs from Irish pubs to typical Polish pubs! The restaurants are amazing, the Polish cuisine is delicious and with a huge range of restaurants from Greek to Japanese you cant go wrong! The city has a lot to offer! If your looking for a smaller and less crowded city to visit this is the place!
Written January 3, 2017
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Wehave 7 days to visit Poland and plan to visit Olsztyn for 2 days in early October, what is the temperature like around that time? Some past travelers review mentioned the the old town was empty and lots of closed stores is it true?
Written August 6, 2018
Autumn will bring less touristy atmosphere and cooler weather but kind of in line with the general weather pattern in Europe. I see less crowds as an advantage - visit museums, castle, the cathedral - less distractions.
Written August 7, 2018
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