WejherowoNear the Baltic Sea, nestled among the lakes and hills, Wejherowo is a town rich in historic monuments testifying to its long history. While in this spiritual capital of the Kaszuby region, no one should miss the 350-year-old Wejherowo Calvary, the country’s third oldest sanctuary of the Passion. Further, the town serves as an ideal starting base to experience the attractions of the larger seaside cities, namely Gdynia, Gdansk and Sopot.
Wejherowo TOURISM
Wejherowo is an important centre of pilgrimage in the region of Pomerania. The first service was conducted in 1652 in the monastic church of St. Ann, erected in the years 1648-1650 and located close to the town hall. In its superb late-Baroque interior, worshippers and tourists alike have a chance to admire the painting of the Virgin Mary of Wejherowo, which was crowned by Pope John Paul II.
GEOGRAPHY
Wejherowo has an advantageous location in the heart of the Kaszuby region, between Szczecin and the conurbation of the three coastal cities of Gdansk, Gdynia and Sopot. More accurately, it lies 20 km from Gdynia with its ferry harbour, 30 km from the seaside resorts of Jastrzebia Gora and Karwia, and 40 km from Gdansk airport. Getting to Gdynia, Gdansk and Sopot poses no problem since Wejherowo is linked by the SKM (fast suburban railway line) and, in addition, by a highway to Gdansk and Sopot. Through the town runs international route E-28 (national road no 6), the Gdansk-Szczecin-Berlin road, as well as a railway line.
HISTORY
The town’s history is closely associated with the house of Wejhers. In May 1643 King Wladyslaw IV consented to the establishment of a settlement called Wola Wejherowska. It was founded by the governor of Malbork Province, Jakub Wejher. As the settlement developed very quickly then only seven years later, in January 1650, King Jan Kazimierz raised Wola Wejherowska to the status of a town. This is how the only private town in Pomerania (besides Topolno, which before long lost its town status) and ... ( more >>) |
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