Listen to the bugle call of Szczecin

The dwarf came to the capital of Western Pomerania as a gift from Wrocław on the occasion of the Day of Kindness. "Życzliwek" (Well-wisher) is a bronze figure of about 40 cm, holding a sunflower in one hand and a suitcase in the other, as befits someone who is just moving in. The dwarf came to Szczecin as part of the Coalition of Cities project, an element of the European Capital of Culture Wrocław 2016.

There are several dozen hidden mosaic compositions and collages in Szczecin, alluding to the symbols of the city, the places where they were created, as well as completely abstract ones. They can be found on pavements, elevations or inside buildings. Szczecin's mosaics are a project created by the city guide Joanna Olszowska and the visual artist and activist Sabina Wacławczyk. The artists undertook to create a map that helps to locate the works. We invite you to take a walk along the trail of mosaics. A link to the current map can be found on the project fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/mozaikiszczecin/

In Lviv you will find lions, in Wrocław you will meet dwarves and in Szczecin... griffins! In Griffin City, sidewalks, elevations, street lamps and gates are decorated with the image of this mythical creature, which is a symbol of the city and the region. Break away from the smartphone screen and instead of pokemons, try to "collect" as many griffins as possible!

Every day at 12:00, the Szczecin bugle call is resounded from the Town Hall and the Castle of Pomeranian Dukes. The bugle call was composed in 1995 by Janusz Stalmierski. It is usually performed by one trumpeter, except for state and city holidays, when it is ceremonially played by three trumpeters.

Stop for a moment and take a photo with a panorama of Szczecin in the background. In the Urban Summer Zone on Grodzka Island #visitszczecin frame awaits you. It is a perfect place to take a souvenir photo with the beach and the Chrobry Embankment in the background. Nearby, at the Starówka Quay on Łasztownia island, you will find another characteristic installation. It is the sign "Szczecin", which in its form refers to sails. Also antique cranes gracefully pose for pictures. When publishing a photo in social media do not forget to add the #visitszczecin tag! :)

The meeting place that this city create, which is why the Bazar has been operating since May 2017. It is the largest cyclical event in city combining ecobazar, breakfast market, vinyl exchange, bookcrossing, children's station and picnic on sunbeds. Entry and parking are free of charge.

During the walk you will taste the local specialities, get to know the legends related to the history of Szczecin and you will feel the extraordinary character of the Griffin’s City. Beer is, just right next to the wine, one of the oldest man-made drinks, inseparably linked with bread baking. However in its present form is widely known only since the 19th century. The brewing accompanies humankind since the dawn of time. Over the years this tasty and heathy drink has evolved. But the overall principles of its production remained the same. What are the secrets of brewing? Find it out in Szczecin! This special sightseeing tour leads through breweries and monuments of the Old and New Town of Szczecin. And for those of you, who want some more attractions, we have prepared additional tailor-made options. Main points on the Szczecin Beer Trail: 1. Tourist Information Centre 2. Diet’s Palace 3. Palace under the Globe 4. Baroque Fountain with an Eagle – Flora Statue 5. Archcathedral Basilica of St. James 6. Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle 7. "Browar pod Zamkiem" Brewery 8. Seven Coats Tower 9. Old Town Hall 10. Wyszak Family Brewery 11. Gothic Church of St. John the Evangelist 12. New Town Hall 13. „Stara Komenda” Brewery 14. Szczecin's Brewery „Nowy Browar Szczecin” 15. Harbor Gate That's not all, folks... We have prepared for you the special Szczecin Beer Trail tasting glasses - designed especially for this trip! You can find them in the Tourist Information Center where we start our beers' tour.