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]

Szczecin-Gocław

History

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Before 1945, when Stettin was a part of Germany (Pomerania), the German name of this suburb was Stettin-Gotzlow.[1] 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.

 
German Empire 2000 Mark stamp, cancelled GOTZLOW in 1923

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Encyclopedia of Szczecin. Vol. I, A-O. Szczecin: University of Szczecin, 1999, p. 293. ISBN 83-87341-45-2 (pl)

53°28′32″N 14°36′15″E / 53.4756°N 14.6043°E / 53.4756; 14.6043