Olsztyn
Olsztyn (UK: /ˈɒlʃtɪn/ OL-shtin, Polish: [ˈɔlʂtɨn] ⓘ; German: Allenstein [ˈʔalənʃtaɪn] ⓘ; Old Prussian: Alnāsteini ) is a city on the Łyna River in northern Poland. It is the capital of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, and is a city with county rights. The population of the city was estimated at 169,793 residents in 2021.
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Flag Coat of arms Brandmark | |
| Motto(s): Olsztyn – Miasto Młode Duchem… (Olsztyn – a city young in spirit…) | |
| Anthem: O Warmio moja miła | |
Olsztyn | |
| Coordinates: 53°46′40″N 20°28′45″E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Warmian-Masurian |
| County | city county |
| Established | 14th century |
| City rights | 1353 |
| Government | |
| • City mayor | Piotr Grzymowicz (PSL) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 88.328 km2 (34.104 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 154 m (505 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 88 m (289 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2021) | |
| • Total | 169,793 (20th) |
| • Density | 1,950/km2 (5,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 10-001 to 11–041 |
| Area code | +48 89 |
| Car plates | NO |
| Climate | Dfb |
| Primary airport | Olsztyn-Mazury Airport |
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| Website | http://www.olsztyn.eu |
Olsztyn is the largest city in Warmia, and has been the capital of the voivodeship since 1999. In the same year, the University of Warmia and Masuria was founded from the fusion of three other local universities. Today, the Castle of Warmian Cathedral Chapter houses a museum and is a venue for concerts, art exhibitions, film shows and other cultural events, which make Olsztyn a popular tourist destination. The city is the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Warmia.
The most important sights of the city include the medieval Old Town and the St. James Pro-cathedral (former St. James Parish Church), which dates back more than 600 years. The market square is part of the European Route of Brick Gothic and the pro-cathedral is regarded as one of the greatest monuments of Gothic architecture in Poland.
Olsztyn, for a number of years, has been ranked very highly in quality of life, income, employment and safety. It is one of the best places in Poland to live and work. It is also one of the happiest cities in the country.