Kołobrzeg (pronounce: [kɔ'wɔbʒεg], German Kolberg) is a city in Middle Pomerania in north-western Poland with some 50,000 inhabitants (2000). Kołobrzeg is located on Parsęta river at the south coast of the Baltic Sea (in the middle of the section divided by the Oder and Vistula rivers). Capital of Kolobrzeg County in West Pomeranian Voivodship since 1999, previously in Koszalin Voivodship (1950-1998). The purpose of this page is to lay out our policies for handling sounds, and give people some useful information for handling sound files. ... Middle Pomerania is a geographical and historical region in the middle of Pomerania in northern Poland, between Western and Eastern Pomerania. ... Pomerania (Polish: Pomorze, German: Pommern and Pommerellen, Pomeranian (Kashubian): Pòmòrze and Pòmòrskô, Latin: Pomerania, Pomorania) is a geographical and historical region in northern Poland and Germany on the south coasts of the Baltic Sea between and on both sides of the Vistula and Oder (Odra) rivers, reaching the Reknitz river... Parsęta is a river in north-western Poland, a tributary of the Baltic Sea, with a length of 132 kilometres and the basin area of 3,151 km². ... The Baltic Sea is located in Northern Europe, bounded by the Scandinavian Peninsula, the mainland of Eastern Europe and Central Europe, and the Danish islands. ... The Oder River (Czech/Polish: Odra, Ancient Latin: Viadua, Viadrus, Medieval Latin: Odera, Oddera) is a river in Central Europe. ... Vistula river basin Vistula ( Polish Wisła, German Weichsel) is the longest river in Poland. ... West Pomeranian voivodship since 1999 West Pomerania (Polish: Pomorze Zachodnie, German: West Pommern; Latin Pomerania Occidentalis) or West Pomeranian Voivodship (Polish: województwo zachodniopomorskie) is an administrative region or voivodship in the northwestern part of Poland. ... Koszalin Voivodship (2) (Polish: województwo koszalińskie) - a unit of administrative division and local government in Poland in years 1975-1998, superseded by West Pomeranian Voivodship. ...

City name

The name probably comes from its geographical location and means "near coast" in Pomeranian and Polish. The German name probably comes from the original Slavic name. Pomeranian is a group of Lekhitic dialects, sometimes called also the dialects of Polish. ...

History

Settlements were found in the 9th century, but earlier traces of settlement in city territory are from 6th century. In early history, Kołobrzeg was major port on the Baltic Sea and produced a lot of salt, which was then one of the most expensive trading goods. 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... ( 8th century - 9th century - 10th century - other centuries) Events Beowulf might have been written down in this century, though it could also have been in the 8th century Reign of Charlemagne, and concurrent (and controversially labeled) Carolingian Renaissance in western Europe Viking attacks on Europe begin Oseberg ship burial The... (5th century — 6th century — 7th century — other centuries) Events The first academy of the east the Academy of Gundeshapur founded in Persia by the Persian Shah Khosrau I. Irish colonists and invaders, the Scots, began migrating to Caledonia (later known as Scotland) Glendalough monastery, Wicklow Ireland founded by St. ... The Baltic Sea is located in Northern Europe, bounded by the Scandinavian Peninsula, the mainland of Eastern Europe and Central Europe, and the Danish islands. ... In chemistry, salt is a general term used for ionic compounds composed of positively charged cations and negatively charged anions, so that the product is neutral and without a net charge. ...

Kołobrzeg, with the rest of Pomerania was included (or re included, as the new archaeological finds seem to indicate) into the Polish realm by Mieszko I of Poland in 972. After the Meeting in Gniezno in 1000 the emperor Otto III granted Poland the rights to form a separate church hierarchy. One of the newly founded dioceses was located in Kołobrzeg, which was under the archdiocese in Gniezno. The first bishop of Kołobrzeg was Reinbern from Hochseegau. The Diocese and direct link with the Polish kingdom ended when Bolesław I Chrobry withdrew his troops from the area around 1013, chased out by pagan Pomeranians, not willing to convert to Christianity. Pomerania (Polish: Pomorze, German: Pommern and Pommerellen, Pomeranian (Kashubian): Pòmòrze and Pòmòrskô, Latin: Pomerania, Pomorania) is a geographical and historical region in northern Poland and Germany on the south coasts of the Baltic Sea between and on both sides of the Vistula and Oder (Odra) rivers, reaching the Reknitz river... Reign From c. ... Events Otto II marries Theophanu, Byzantine princess. ... The Meeting at the tomb of Saint Adalbert is one of the most important events in Polish history, though scholars disagree over the details of the decisions made at the meeting, especially whether the Polish prince was pledged the kings crown or not. ... For other uses, see number 1000. ... In some Christian churches, the diocese is an administrative territorial unit governed by a bishop, sometimes also referred to as a bishopric or episcopal see, though more often the term episcopal see means the office held by the bishop. ... In some Christian churches, the diocese is an administrative territorial unit governed by a bishop, sometimes also referred to as a bishopric or episcopal see, though more often the term episcopal see means the office held by the bishop. ... Motto: none Voivodship Greater Poland Municipal government Mayor Jaromir Dziel Area 40,9 km² Population  - city  - urban  - density 71 040 none 1737/km² Founded City rights 8th century 1239 Latitude Longitude 52°32 N 17°36 E Area code +48 61 Car plates PGN Twin towns Anagni, Esztergom, Falkenberg, Saint... A bishop is an ordained member of the Christian clergy who, in certain Christian churches, holds a position of authority. ... Reign From 992 until 1025 Coronation On April 18, 1025 in Gniezno Cathedral, Poland Royal House Piast Coat of Arms Orzeł Piastowski Parents Mieszko I Dubrawka Consorts Rikdaga Judith Enmilda Oda Children with Judith Bezprym with Enmilda Regelina Mieszko II Lambert Otton with Oda Matylda Date of Birth 966/967... Events Danish invasion of England under king Sweyn I. King Ethelred flees to Normandy, and Sweyn becomes king of England. ...

A century later, Kołobrzeg was again taken over by Poland under Bolesław Krzywousty. A diocese was in existence in 1124 under Prince-Bishop Otto of Bamberg . In late 12 century Pomerania made a homage to Holy Roman Empire and Denmark, from time to time taking part in life of divided Poland, to which it belonged from point of view of church organisation. External links Map of the feudal dissolution Categories: Poland-related stubs | Polish monarchs | 1086 births | 1136 deaths ... Events March 26 - Henry I of Englands forces defeat Norman rebels at Bourgtheroulde. ... Prince-Bishop was the title given bishops who held secular powers, beside their inherent clerical power. ... Otto (Otto I. of Bamberg) was born about 1060 into a noble family in Mistelbach, Swabia. ... Pomerania (Polish: Pomorze, German: Pommern and Pommerellen, Pomeranian (Kashubian): Pòmòrze and Pòmòrskô, Latin: Pomerania, Pomorania) is a geographical and historical region in northern Poland and Germany on the south coasts of the Baltic Sea between and on both sides of the Vistula and Oder (Odra) rivers, reaching the Reknitz river... This page is about the Germanic empire. ...

On May 23, 1255, the city was chartered with the Lübeck Law by duke Warcisław III, and settlers from Holy Roman Empire started to arrive. May 23 is the 143rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (144th in leap years). ... Events Königsberg was founded Births Emperor Albert I of Germany, in July Deaths Monarchs/Presidents Aragon - James I King of Aragon and count of Barcelona (reigned from 1213 to 1276) Categories: 1255 ... This page is about the Germanic empire. ...

From 1637 till 1721 Pomerania and Kolberg were part of the Swedish Kingdom (the king of Sweden being also duke of the empire) and after the Great Northern War included into the Kingdom of Prussia. In 1761 the city was captured by the Russian commander Peter Rumyantsev during the Seven Years War, but at the end of the war it was returned to Prussia. Events February 3 - Tulipmania collapses in Netherlands by government order February 15 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor December 17 - Shimabara Rebellion erupts in Japan Pierre de Fermat makes a marginal claim to have proof of what would become known as Fermats last theorem. ... Events Pope Innocent XIII becomes pope Johann Sebastian Bach composes the Brandenburg Concertos April 4 - Robert Walpole becomes the first prime minister of Britain September 10 - Treaty of Nystad is signed, bringing an end to the Great Northern War November 2 - Peter I is proclaimed Emperor of All the Russias... Not to be confused with the Northern Wars (1655–1661) The Swedish Victory at Narva, 1700 by Gustaf Cederström, painted 1910 Battle of Poltava fragment of mosaic, by Mikhail Lomonosov, 1717 The Great Northern War was the war fought between a coalition of Russia, Denmark-Norway and Saxony-Poland (from... The Kingdom of Prussia existed from 1701 until 1918, and from 1871 was the leading kingdom of the German Empire, comprising in its last form almost two-thirds of the area of the Empire. ... 1761 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The Rumyantsev family were the Russian counts prominent in the imperial politics of the 18th and early 19th century. ... This article is about the 1756–1763 war. ...

During Napoleon's invasion of Prussia, the city was besieged by French armies from April 26 to July 2, 1807. In a stubborn and ultimately hopeless defence, the city held out until the war was ended by the Treaty of Tilsit, which sealed France's almost total victory over Prussia. In 1871 Kolberg became a part of the then created German Empire. For other uses, see Napoleon (disambiguation). ... April 26 is the 116th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (117th in leap years). ... July 2 is the 183rd day of the year (184th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 182 days remaining. ... 1807 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The Treaties of Tilsit were two agreements signed by Napoleon I of France in the town of Tilsit in July, 1807. ... 1871 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The term German Empire (Deutsches Reich) commonly refers to Germany, from its consolidation as a unified nation-state on January 18, 1871, until the abdication of Kaiser (Emperor) Wilhelm II on November 9, 1918. ...

Shortly before the end of the Second World War, Kolberg was chosen by Joseph Goebbels for the site of the last Nazi propaganda film Kolberg. The film was to inspire the Germans with its depiction of the heroic but hopeless Prussian defence of the city in 1807 during the Napoleonic Wars. Tremendous resources were devoted to filming this epic, even diverting tens of thousands of troops from the front lines to have them serve as extras in battle scenes. The film was released in the final few weeks of Nazi Germany's existence. Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ... Dr. Paul Joseph Goebbels (October 29, 1897 – May 1, 1945) was Adolf Hitlers Propaganda Minister (see Propagandaministerium) in Nazi Germany. ... The Nazi party used a right-facing swastika as their symbol and the red and black colors were said to represent Blut und Boden (blood and soil). ... North Korean propaganda showing a soldier destroying the United States Capitol building. ... 1807 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Napoleonic Wars are the wars fought during Napoleon Bonapartes rule of France. ...

Kołobrzeg in 1945. 80% of the city was destroyed during the war

In 1944 the city became a stronghold Festung Kolberg, most of civilians were expelled from the city, and between March 4 and March 18, 1945, there were major battles between the Soviet, Polish armies and the German army. Just after the capture the city, Polish army repeated the symbolic engagement of Poland with the sea, that was celebrated for the first time in 1920 by general Józef Haller. The devastated city was eventually returned to Poland by Potsdam Conference. Download high resolution version (1962x1551, 379 KB)Kołobrzeg in 1945. ... Download high resolution version (1962x1551, 379 KB)Kołobrzeg in 1945. ... 1944 was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... March 4 is the 63rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (64th in leap years). ... March 18 is the 77th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (78th in leap years). ... 1945 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Battle of Waterloo by William Sadler. ... The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) (Russian: (СССР)  listen?; tr. ... Categories: Polish history | Stub ... 1920 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar) Events January January 7 - Forces of Russian White admiral Kolchak surrender in Krasnoyarsk. ... Józef Haller Józef Haller de Hallenburg ( August 13, 1873 - June 4, 1960) was a Polish general and politician. ... Attlee, Truman, and Stalin at Potsdam The Potsdam Conference was held in Potsdam, Germany (near Berlin), from July 17 to August 2, 1945. ...

Tourist Destination

Kołobrzeg is a popular tourist destination, esp. for the Poles and the Germans. It provides a unique combination of a seaside resort, health resort, old town jam-packed with historic monuments and tourist entertainment options (e.g. numerous "beer gardens"). The seafront of Torquay, a seaside resort in Devon, England. ...

On July 14, 2004, the longest seaside bike path in Poland has been commissioned. The path extends from Kołobrzeg to Podczele. It provides unique views of woods, beaches, swamps, impenetrable wicket, bird nesting grounds, and more. The path has been financed by the European Union. An international airport is to be built 7 kilometres away from Kołobrzeg. However, due to protests of the local population, the project may never see the light of day. July 14 is the 195th day (196th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 170 days remaining. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

• City council site (http://www.kolobrzeg.pl/)