Guidebook for Wyszowate and Masuria
Arts & Culture
The Boyen Fortress was built between 1844 and 1856 to protect the kingdom’s border
with Russia, and was named after the then Prussian minister of war, General Hermann von
Boyen. The fortress, which consists of several bastions and defensive towers surrounded by
a moat, was continually modi ed and strengthened, and it successfully withstood Russian
attacks during WWI. Inside the museum you’ll nd a scale model of the fortress and a few
odd items, such as a section of wall with a Russian soldier painted on it, used as target
practice by the Prussians.
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Boyen Fortress
1 TurystycznaThe Boyen Fortress was built between 1844 and 1856 to protect the kingdom’s border
with Russia, and was named after the then Prussian minister of war, General Hermann von
Boyen. The fortress, which consists of several bastions and defensive towers surrounded by
a moat, was continually modi ed and strengthened, and it successfully withstood Russian
attacks during WWI. Inside the museum you’ll nd a scale model of the fortress and a few
odd items, such as a section of wall with a Russian soldier painted on it, used as target
practice by the Prussians.
Mamerki is a complex of undamaged Nazi shelters, one of the best-preserved in Poland.
In 1940-1944 buildings and concrete shelters were constructed for forty highest generals
and eld marshals, 1500 ocers and Wehrmacht soldiers; 250 buildings, including 30
shelters, remained undamaged. Nazis did not have time to blow up shelters, they were left
without ght by Wehrmacht forces in January 1945. You can visit U-Boot, Masuria Canal,
a replica - Amber Room, 36-meter- high tower, Haunebu III
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Mamerki Bunker Museum
Mamerki is a complex of undamaged Nazi shelters, one of the best-preserved in Poland.
In 1940-1944 buildings and concrete shelters were constructed for forty highest generals
and eld marshals, 1500 ocers and Wehrmacht soldiers; 250 buildings, including 30
shelters, remained undamaged. Nazis did not have time to blow up shelters, they were left
without ght by Wehrmacht forces in January 1945. You can visit U-Boot, Masuria Canal,
a replica - Amber Room, 36-meter- high tower, Haunebu III
Sanctuary of St. Mary Swieta Lipka is a tiny village in the north of Poland, and despite
its size it is well known – as a religious centre and a pilgrimage site. In fact, it is one of the
most celebrated in the country. Whether you are a Catholic or a tourist with an interest in
sacral architecture, this is a destination you have to see. Within the monastery complex
stands a magni cent 17th century Baroque church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, where moving
statues organ concerts invariably draw large audiences.
Święta Lipka Bazylika
Sanctuary of St. Mary Swieta Lipka is a tiny village in the north of Poland, and despite
its size it is well known – as a religious centre and a pilgrimage site. In fact, it is one of the
most celebrated in the country. Whether you are a Catholic or a tourist with an interest in
sacral architecture, this is a destination you have to see. Within the monastery complex
stands a magni cent 17th century Baroque church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, where moving
statues organ concerts invariably draw large audiences.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gizycko
Parks & Nature
Bagna Nietlickie
Everything Else
Mikolajki The original settlement was founded in 1444, but received city rights as early
as 1726. More intimate and scenically pleasing than Giżycko, lively lakeside Mikołajki
(mee-ko-wahy-kee) perches on picturesque narrows crossed by three bridges.
Tourism has all but taken over here, and its spruced-up waterfront is lled to overowing
with promenading families and pleasure boats in summer
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Mikolajki
Mikolajki The original settlement was founded in 1444, but received city rights as early
as 1726. More intimate and scenically pleasing than Giżycko, lively lakeside Mikołajki
(mee-ko-wahy-kee) perches on picturesque narrows crossed by three bridges.
Tourism has all but taken over here, and its spruced-up waterfront is lled to overowing
with promenading families and pleasure boats in summer
Sightseeing
Reszel kastali
3 PodzamczeGreat medieval small town and castle.