Poland - Lidzbark Warminski

Lidzbark Warmiński

German: Heilsberg

Postal code: 11-100

Dialling code: +48 (0)89

Urban commune

Area: 14 km²

Population: 17.468

: In the historical region of Warmia, in a town situated north of Olsztyn, is one of several castles build in the second half of the 14th century, the residence of the bishops of Warmia. Made famous by the residence of the great astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, today the castle houses the Warmia Museum, which owns a collection of Gothic and Baroque artworks. Various events are held in the courtyard and the amphitheather, including Kaziuki-Wilniuki, related to the culture of settlers who came here from Vilnius after 1945, and festivals of sung poetry.

Lidzbark Warminski

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Rural commune

Area: 371 km²

Population: 7.096

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