Gocław, Szczecin
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Gocław (German ′′Gotzlow′′) is a part of the city of Szczecin, Poland. It is located on the left bank of the Oder river, north of the Szczecin Old Town and Middle Town.[1]
History
Before 1945, when Stettin was a part of Germany, the German name of this suburb was Stettin-Gotzlow.[2] The place became well known since a huge Bismarck tower had been built on top of a hill in the vicinity of the river Oder.
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Szczecin. Vol. I, A-O. Szczecin: University of Szczecin, 1999, p. 293. ISBN 83-87341-45-2 (pl)
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Szczecin. Vol. I, A-O. Szczecin: University of Szczecin, 1999, p. 293. ISBN 83-87341-45-2 (pl)
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Coordinates: 53°28′32″N 14°36′15″E / 53.4756°N 14.6043°E
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