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'''Kamień Pomorski''' ({{IPA-pl|ˈkamjɛɲ pɔˈmɔrskʲi}}; {{lang-csb|Kamiéń}}; {{lang-de|Cammin}} or ''Kammin'') is a [[spa town]] in the [[West Pomeranian Voivodeship]] of north-western [[Poland]], on the [[Baltic coast]]. It is the seat of an urban-rural gmina (administrative district) in Kamień County which lies approximately 63 km to the north of the regional capital [[Szczecin]]. It is the second seat of the [[Archdiocese of Szczecin-Kamień]] and the deanery of Kamień.


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In 2015 the town had a population of 8,921 inhabitants.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.polskawliczbach.pl/Kamien_Pomorski |title=Kamień Pomorski » mapy, nieruchomości, GUS, szkoły, kody pocztowe, wynagrodzenie, bezrobocie, zarobki, edukacja, tabele |access-date=31 March 2017}}</ref>
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'''Kamień Pomorski''' ({{IPA-pl|ˈkamjɛɳ&nbsp;pɔˈmɔrskʲi}}; {{lang-de|Cammin}} or ''Kammin''; {{lang-csb|Kamiéń}}) is a [[town]] in the [[West Pomeranian Voivodeship]] of north-western [[Poland]], on the [[Baltic coast]]. It is the seat of an urban-rural gmina (administrative district) in Kamień County which lies approximately 63&nbsp;km to the north of the regional capital [[Szczecin]]. It is the second seat of the Archdiocese of Szczecin-Kamień and a deanery of Kamień.

Kamień is the first known capital of the [[Duchy of Pomerania]].

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In 2015 the town had a population of 8,921 inhabitants.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.polskawliczbach.pl/Kamien_Pomorski|title=Kamień Pomorski » mapy, nieruchomości, GUS, szkoły, kody pocztowe, wynagrodzenie, bezrobocie, zarobki, edukacja, tabele|access-date=31 March 2017}}</ref>


== Etymology and names ==
== Etymology and names ==
The name of the [[town]] has its origins in the [[Wendish language]]. The first mentions of the town appeared in the ‘’Life of Otton from Bamberg",‘’Civitas ducis Camina" by Herbord, ‘’Castrum magnum Gamin" by Eb, and ‘’In urbe Games".
The name of the town in English translates as "Pomeranian Stone". It has its origins in the Slavic [[Lechitic language]]. The first mentions of the town appeared in the ''Life of [[Otto of Bamberg]]'',''Civitas ducis Camina'' by Herbord, ''Castrum magnum Gamin'' by Eb, and ''In urbe Games''.
Other names are ''Chamin'' and ''Camyna''. A bull of 14 October 1140 has the mention of ‘’Chamin cum taberna et foro". In a bull of 25 February 1188 there is ‘’apud civitated Camyn". Ultimately the name ‘’Camin" was settled upon.
Other names are ''Chamin'' and ''Camyna''. A bull of 14 October 1140 has the mention of ''Chamin cum taberna et foro''. In a bull of 25 February 1188 there is ''apud civitated Camyn''. Ultimately the name ''Camin'' was settled upon.


The name is associated with a massive glacial [[boulder]] (diameter of 20 m) situated in the Dziwna’s riverbed. This ‘’Royal Boulder" has been used as a designator in ship transport.
The name is associated with a massive glacial [[boulder]] (diameter of 20 m) situated in the [[Dziwna]] riverbed. This ''Royal Boulder'' has been used as a designator in ship transport.
Since 1959 the ‘’Royal Boulder" has been protected as a [[natural monument]].
Since 1959 the ''Royal Boulder'' has been protected as a [[natural monument]].

There are three legends dealing with the ‘’Royal Boulder".
There are three legends dealing with the ''Royal Boulder''.


The first one says that in 1121 Duke [[Bolesław III Wrymouth]] stood on it and welcomed sailors’ parades.
The first one says that in 1121 Duke [[Bolesław III Wrymouth]] stood on it and welcomed sailors’ parades.


The second one describes the origins of the ‘’Royal Boulder". The boulder was in fact a petrified toad that wreaked havoc in the Kamieński Bay. It was cursed by the slovian god [[Trzygłów]] into a boulder.
The second one describes the origins of the ''Royal Boulder''. The boulder was in fact a petrified toad that wreaked havoc in the Kamieński Bay. It was cursed by the Slavic god Trzygłów into a boulder.


The third one describes the story of a [[devil]], banished from a dwelling nearby, that promised to find a suitable partner for a certain [[gian]]t if it destroys said dwelling. Mistrustful giant wanted to see his future partner first and saw her he did. From the depth of the waters emerged a perfect match for the giant but in the exact moment a rooster crowed, the illusion of the future spouse was dropped and showed a devil. A furious giant threw into him a massive boulder. Devil wanted to run away and changed into a [[toad]], but it was too late, the boulder crushed him and confines him to this day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://historia.focus.pl/swiat/po-czarcich-i-boskich-sladach-1055?strona=2|title=Po czarcich i boskich śladach - www.Focus.pl - Poznać i zrozumieć świat|access-date=31 March 2017}}</ref>
The third one describes the story of a [[devil]], banished from a dwelling nearby, that promised to find a suitable partner for a certain [[giant]] if it destroys said dwelling. The mistrustful giant wanted to see his future partner first and saw her he did. From the depth of the waters emerged a perfect match for the giant but in the exact moment a rooster crowed, the illusion of the future spouse was dropped and showed a devil. A furious giant threw into him a massive boulder. Devil wanted to run away and changed into a [[toad]], but it was too late, the boulder crushed him and confines him to this day.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://historia.focus.pl/swiat/po-czarcich-i-boskich-sladach-1055?strona=2 |title=Po czarcich i boskich śladach - www.Focus.pl - Poznać i zrozumieć świat |access-date=31 March 2017}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
[[File:Mury obronne w Kamieniu Pomorskim - lipiec 2018 - 2.jpg|thumb|left|Medieval town walls]]
[[File:Mury obronne w Kamieniu Pomorskim - lipiec 2018 - 2.jpg|thumb|left|Medieval town walls]]


The town's history dates back to a fishermen's settlement from the 10th and 11th centuries. The region became part of Poland soon after the creation of the state in the 10th century. As a result of the 12th-century fragmentation of Poland, it became part of the separate [[Duchy of Pomerania]]. The town became the seat of a [[bishopric of Cammin|bishopric]] in 1176 and a [[Pomerania]]n diocese. In 1180 a mint was established in Kamień.<ref>Czesław Piskorski, ''Pomorze Zachodnie, mały przewodnik'', Wyd. Sport i Turystyka, Warszawa, 1980, p. 151</ref> From time to time the Dukes of Pomerania would also reside in the town (it's their first known capital).<ref>{{cite book|last1=Kociuba|first1=Jarosław|title=Pomorze - Praktyczny przewodnik turystyczny po ziemiach Księstwa Pomorskiego|date=2012|publisher=Walkowska Wydawnictwo|location=Szczecin|isbn=9788361805496|page=459|language=pl}}</ref> By 1228 the [[Dominican Order|Dominicans]] were involved in the town's religious affairs, and in 1274 it received [[Lübeck law|Lübeck city rights]].
Kamień was founded at the turn of the 8th and 9th centuries by the [[Lechites|Lechitic]] [[Wolinians]] tribe,<ref name=egb>{{cite journal|last=Górkiewicz-Bucka|first=Ewa|year=2016|title=Biżuteria z wczesnośredniowiecznego grodziska w Kamieniu Pomorskim|journal=Materiały Zachodniopomorskie|publisher=[[Muzeum Narodowe w Szczecinie]]|location=Szczecin|language=pl|volume=XI|pages=463–464|issn=0076-5236}}</ref> and became part of Poland soon after the creation of the state under its first ruler [[Mieszko I]] around 967.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Labuda|first=Gerard|year=1993|title=Chrystianizacja Pomorza (X–XIII stulecie)|magazine=Studia Gdańskie|language=pl|location=Gdańsk-Oliwa|volume=IX|page=47}}</ref> A [[gród|defensive stronghold]] was probably built in the 10th century.<ref name=egb/> The town was first mentioned in documents in 1124.<ref name=egb/> As a result of the 12th-century fragmentation of Poland, it became part of the separate [[Duchy of Pomerania]]. The town became the first known capital of the Duchy of Pomerania and, in 1176, the seat of a [[bishopric of Cammin|bishopric]]. In 1180 a mint was established in Kamień.<ref>Czesław Piskorski, ''Pomorze Zachodnie, mały przewodnik'', Wyd. Sport i Turystyka, Warszawa, 1980, p. 151</ref> From time to time, the Dukes of Pomerania would also reside in the town.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Kociuba |first1=Jarosław |title=Pomorze - Praktyczny przewodnik turystyczny po ziemiach Księstwa Pomorskiego |date=2012 |publisher=Walkowska Wydawnictwo |location=Szczecin |isbn=9788361805496 |page=459 |language=pl}}</ref> By 1228 the [[Dominican Order|Dominicans]] were involved in the town's religious affairs, and in 1274 it received [[Lübeck law|Lübeck city rights]].


[[Swedish Empire|Sweden]] acquired control of the town at the [[Peace of Westphalia]] ending the [[Thirty Years' War]] in 1648. Acquired by [[Brandenburg-Prussia]] in 1679, the town was made part of the [[Kingdom of Prussia]] in 1701. From then until 1945 it remained part of Prussia, and from 1871 to 1945 it was also part of [[Germany]]. It was administered as part of the Prussian [[Province of Pomerania (1815–1945)|Province of Pomerania]].
[[Swedish Empire|Sweden]] acquired control of the town at the [[Peace of Westphalia]] ending the [[Thirty Years' War]] in 1648. Acquired by [[Brandenburg-Prussia]] in 1679, the town was made part of the [[Kingdom of Prussia]] in 1701. From then until 1945 it remained part of Prussia, and from 1871 to 1945 it was also part of [[Germany]]. It was administered as part of the Prussian [[Province of Pomerania (1815–1945)|Province of Pomerania]].


In 1945, the town became again part of Poland under border changes agreed upon at the [[Potsdam Conference]].
In 1945 the region was placed under Polish administration under border changes promulgated at the [[Potsdam Conference]]. At the end of [[World War II]] and thereafter, the town's German residents [[Flight and expulsion of Germans (1944–50)|fled or were expelled]]. Polish settlers made the town their new home, some of whom had been expelled from the [[Territories of Poland annexed by the Soviet Union|eastern Polish areas annexed by the Soviet Union]].

A hoard of early medieval jewellery was discovered during [[archaeological excavation]]s in Kamień Pomorski in 1959–1961.<ref name=egb/>


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
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=== Location ===
=== Location ===


Kamień Pomorski is located on in the pool of Dziwna’s strait that creates Kamieński Bay. The town lies by the two bays: Karpinka and [[Promna]], approximately 90&nbsp;km to [[Szczecin]]. Kamień Pomorski lies in north-west part of the [[West Pomeranian Voivodeship]]. The centre of the city is located about 7&nbsp;km to the [[Baltic Sea]], to which it has direct access.
Kamień Pomorski is located on in the pool of Dziwna’s strait that creates Kamieński Bay. The town lies by the two bays: Karpinka and [[Promna]], approximately 90&nbsp;km to [[Szczecin]]. Kamień Pomorski lies in the north-west part of the [[West Pomeranian Voivodeship]]. The centre of the city is located about 7&nbsp;km to the [[Baltic Sea]], to which it has direct access.


=== Climate ===
=== Climate ===


Moderately warm, [[oceanic climate]] (Cfb in the [[Köppen climate classification]])
Moderately warm, [[oceanic climate]] (Cfb in the [[Köppen climate classification]])
This climate is dominated all year round by the polar front, leading to changeable, often overcast weather. Summers are cool due to cool ocean currents, but winters are milder than other climates in similar latitudes, but usually very cloudy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pl.climate-data.org/location/8673/|title=Klimat: Kamień Pomorski - Wykres klimatyczny, wykres temperatury, tabela klimatu - Climate-Data.org|access-date=31 March 2017}}</ref>
This climate is dominated all year round by the polar front, leading to changeable, often overcast weather. Summers are cool due to cool ocean currents, but winters are milder than other climates in similar latitudes, but usually very cloudy.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://pl.climate-data.org/location/8673/ |title=Klimat: Kamień Pomorski - Wykres klimatyczny, wykres temperatury, tabela klimatu - Climate-Data.org |access-date=31 March 2017}}</ref>
Average temperature changes between 7-8,3&nbsp;°C. August is the warmest month in the year, and January – the coldest. Max temperature is between 32,1 – 33,1&nbsp;°C, and min. temperature is between -18,6- -19,2&nbsp;°C. Annual precipitation rate ranges from 550&nbsp;mm to 650&nbsp;mm. Length of growing period is 210–220 days. Winds blow mostly from the South-West and North-West direction.<ref>Program Ochrony Środowiska dla Gminy Kamień Pomorski, Szczecin, październik 2004 r.</ref>
Average temperature changes between 7-8,3&nbsp;°C. August is the warmest month in the year, and January – the coldest. Max temperature is between 32,1 – 33,1&nbsp;°C, and min. temperature is between -18,6- -19,2&nbsp;°C. Annual precipitation rate ranges from 550&nbsp;mm to 650&nbsp;mm. Length of growing period is 210–220 days. Winds blow mostly from the South-West and North-West direction.<ref>Program Ochrony Środowiska dla Gminy Kamień Pomorski, Szczecin, październik 2004 r.</ref>

== Tourism ==
== Tourism ==
[[Image:Cathedral of Kamień Pomorski bk03.JPG|thumb|190px|Cathedral of St. John the Baptist]]
[[Image:Cathedral of Kamień Pomorski bk03.JPG|thumb|190px|Cathedral of St. John the Baptist]]


The town is close to [[Zalew Kamieński]] (Kamieński Bay). The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist ({{lang-pl|Katedra św. Jana Chrzciciela}}) is a local landmark. The cathedral is one of Poland's official national [[List of Historical Monuments (Poland)|Historic Monuments]] (''[[Pomnik historii]]''), as designated September 1, 2005 and tracked by the [[Narodowy Instytut Dziedzictwa|National Heritage Board of Poland]].
The town is close to [[Zalew Kamieński]] (Kamieński Bay). The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist ({{lang-pl|Katedra św. Jana Chrzciciela}}) is a local landmark. The cathedral is one of Poland's official national [[List of Historical Monuments (Poland)|Historic Monuments]] (''[[Pomnik historii]]''), as designated September 1, 2005 and tracked by the [[Narodowy Instytut Dziedzictwa|National Heritage Board of Poland]].<ref>{{Cite Polish law|title=Rozporządzenie Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 25 sierpnia 2005 r. w sprawie uznania za pomnik historii "Kamień Pomorski - zespół katedralny"|year=2005|volume=167|number=1401}}</ref>


==International relations==
==International relations==
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*{{flagicon|SWE}} [[Bromölla Municipality|Bromölla]], [[Sweden]]
*{{flagicon|SWE}} [[Bromölla Municipality|Bromölla]], [[Sweden]]
*{{flagicon|GER}} [[Grimmen]], [[Germany]]
*{{flagicon|GER}} [[Grimmen]], [[Germany]]
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*{{flagicon|POL}} [[Kowary]], [[Poland]]
*{{flagicon|POL}} [[Kowary]], [[Poland]]
*{{flagicon|GER}} [[Lünen]], [[Germany]]
*{{flagicon|GER}} [[Lünen]], [[Germany]]
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*{{flagicon|FIN}} [[Porvoo]], [[Finland]]
*{{flagicon|FIN}} [[Porvoo]], [[Finland]]
*{{flagicon|GER}} [[Torgelow]], [[Germany]]
*{{flagicon|GER}} [[Torgelow]], [[Germany]]
|}
|}


== Notable residents ==
== Notable residents ==
* [[Jaromar (bishop)|Jaromar]] (c. 1267 – c. 1294) selected as [[Bishopric of Cammin|Bishop of Cammin]]
*[[Jaromar (bishop)|Jaromar]] (c. 1267 – c. 1294) selected as [[Bishopric of Cammin|Bishop of Cammin]]
* [[Klaus Uebe]] (1900–1968), German Luftwaffe General
*[[Klaus Uebe]] (1900–1968), German Luftwaffe General
* [[Klausjürgen Wussow]] (1929–2007) a German stage, film and television actor
*[[Klausjürgen Wussow]] (1929–2007) a German stage, film and television actor
* [[Uwe Johnson]] (1934–1984) a German writer, editor and scholar
*[[Uwe Johnson]] (1934–1984) a German writer, editor and scholar
* [[Bogusław Mamiński]] (born 1955) a retired long-distance runner
*[[Bogusław Mamiński]] (born 1955) a retired long-distance runner
*[[Adrian Benedyczak]] (born 2000) a Polish professional [[association football|football]] player


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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File:Kamień Pomorski, pałac biskupi P9180239.JPG|Bishop's palace
File:Kamień Pomorski, pałac biskupi P9180239.JPG|Bishop's palace
File:Pomnik Mieszka I Kamień Pomorski.jpg|A post-war monument
File:Pomnik Mieszka I Kamień Pomorski.jpg|A post-war monument
File:Kamień Pomorski sąd i areszt (1).jpg|Court building
File:Kamien Pomorski gmach sadu (2).jpg|Courthouse
</gallery>
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Bishopric of Cammin]]
*[[Bishopric of Cammin]]
* [[Kamień Pomorski homeless hostel fire]]
*[[Kamień Pomorski homeless hostel fire]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons|Kamień Pomorski}}
{{Commons|Kamień Pomorski}}
{{Wikisource1911Enc|Kammin}}
{{EB1911 poster|Kammin}}
*{{Official website}} {{in lang|pl}}
*{{Official website}} {{in lang|pl}}


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{{Authority control}}
{{Authority control}}


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[[Category:Kamień County]]
[[Category:Kamień County]]

Latest revision as of 13:42, 4 May 2024

For the town in Sępólno County formerly named Kamień Pomorski, see Kamień Krajeński.

Kamień Pomorski
Aerial view of the town
Aerial view of the town
Coat of arms of Kamień Pomorski
Coat of arms
Kamień Pomorski is located in Poland
Kamień Pomorski
Kamień Pomorski
Coordinates: 53°58′12″N 14°46′21″E / 53.97000°N 14.77250°E / 53.97000; 14.77250
Country Poland
Voivodeship West Pomeranian
County Kamień
GminaKamień Pomorski
Established8th–9th centuries
First mentioned1124
Town rights1274
Government
 • MayorStanisław Kuryłło
Area
 • Total10.75 km2 (4.15 sq mi)
Elevation
10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total8,921
 • Density830/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
72-400
Car platesZKA
Voivodeship roads
Websitewww.kamienpomorski.pl

Kamień Pomorski (Polish pronunciation: [ˈkamjɛɲ pɔˈmɔrskʲi]; Kashubian: Kamiéń; German: Cammin or Kammin) is a spa town in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship of north-western Poland, on the Baltic coast. It is the seat of an urban-rural gmina (administrative district) in Kamień County which lies approximately 63 km to the north of the regional capital Szczecin. It is the second seat of the Archdiocese of Szczecin-Kamień and the deanery of Kamień.

In 2015 the town had a population of 8,921 inhabitants.[1]

Etymology and names[edit]

The name of the town in English translates as "Pomeranian Stone". It has its origins in the Slavic Lechitic language. The first mentions of the town appeared in the Life of Otto of Bamberg,Civitas ducis Camina by Herbord, Castrum magnum Gamin by Eb, and In urbe Games. Other names are Chamin and Camyna. A bull of 14 October 1140 has the mention of Chamin cum taberna et foro. In a bull of 25 February 1188 there is apud civitated Camyn. Ultimately the name Camin was settled upon.

The name is associated with a massive glacial boulder (diameter of 20 m) situated in the Dziwna riverbed. This Royal Boulder has been used as a designator in ship transport. Since 1959 the Royal Boulder has been protected as a natural monument.

There are three legends dealing with the Royal Boulder.

The first one says that in 1121 Duke Bolesław III Wrymouth stood on it and welcomed sailors’ parades.

The second one describes the origins of the Royal Boulder. The boulder was in fact a petrified toad that wreaked havoc in the Kamieński Bay. It was cursed by the Slavic god Trzygłów into a boulder.

The third one describes the story of a devil, banished from a dwelling nearby, that promised to find a suitable partner for a certain giant if it destroys said dwelling. The mistrustful giant wanted to see his future partner first and saw her he did. From the depth of the waters emerged a perfect match for the giant but in the exact moment a rooster crowed, the illusion of the future spouse was dropped and showed a devil. A furious giant threw into him a massive boulder. Devil wanted to run away and changed into a toad, but it was too late, the boulder crushed him and confines him to this day.[2]

History[edit]

Medieval town walls

Kamień was founded at the turn of the 8th and 9th centuries by the Lechitic Wolinians tribe,[3] and became part of Poland soon after the creation of the state under its first ruler Mieszko I around 967.[4] A defensive stronghold was probably built in the 10th century.[3] The town was first mentioned in documents in 1124.[3] As a result of the 12th-century fragmentation of Poland, it became part of the separate Duchy of Pomerania. The town became the first known capital of the Duchy of Pomerania and, in 1176, the seat of a bishopric. In 1180 a mint was established in Kamień.[5] From time to time, the Dukes of Pomerania would also reside in the town.[6] By 1228 the Dominicans were involved in the town's religious affairs, and in 1274 it received Lübeck city rights.

Sweden acquired control of the town at the Peace of Westphalia ending the Thirty Years' War in 1648. Acquired by Brandenburg-Prussia in 1679, the town was made part of the Kingdom of Prussia in 1701. From then until 1945 it remained part of Prussia, and from 1871 to 1945 it was also part of Germany. It was administered as part of the Prussian Province of Pomerania.

In 1945, the town became again part of Poland under border changes agreed upon at the Potsdam Conference.

A hoard of early medieval jewellery was discovered during archaeological excavations in Kamień Pomorski in 1959–1961.[3]

Geography[edit]

Location[edit]

Kamień Pomorski is located on in the pool of Dziwna’s strait that creates Kamieński Bay. The town lies by the two bays: Karpinka and Promna, approximately 90 km to Szczecin. Kamień Pomorski lies in the north-west part of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. The centre of the city is located about 7 km to the Baltic Sea, to which it has direct access.

Climate[edit]

Moderately warm, oceanic climate (Cfb in the Köppen climate classification) This climate is dominated all year round by the polar front, leading to changeable, often overcast weather. Summers are cool due to cool ocean currents, but winters are milder than other climates in similar latitudes, but usually very cloudy.[7] Average temperature changes between 7-8,3 °C. August is the warmest month in the year, and January – the coldest. Max temperature is between 32,1 – 33,1 °C, and min. temperature is between -18,6- -19,2 °C. Annual precipitation rate ranges from 550 mm to 650 mm. Length of growing period is 210–220 days. Winds blow mostly from the South-West and North-West direction.[8]

Tourism[edit]

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

The town is close to Zalew Kamieński (Kamieński Bay). The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (Polish: Katedra św. Jana Chrzciciela) is a local landmark. The cathedral is one of Poland's official national Historic Monuments (Pomnik historii), as designated September 1, 2005 and tracked by the National Heritage Board of Poland.[9]

International relations[edit]

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Poland

Kamień Pomorski is twinned with:

Notable residents[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Piast Tower (now a museum)
    Piast Tower (now a museum)
  • Town hall (c. 1350)
    Town hall (c. 1350)
  • Town hall (c. 1350)
    Town hall (c. 1350)
  • Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
    Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
  • Bishop's palace
    Bishop's palace
  • A post-war monument
    A post-war monument
  • Courthouse
    Courthouse

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References[edit]

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  2. ^ "Po czarcich i boskich śladach - www.Focus.pl - Poznać i zrozumieć świat". Retrieved 31 March 2017.
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  7. ^ "Klimat: Kamień Pomorski - Wykres klimatyczny, wykres temperatury, tabela klimatu - Climate-Data.org". Retrieved 31 March 2017.
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