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Place in Lubusz Voivodeship, Poland
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Kostrzyn nad Odrą (German: Küstrin) is a town in Lubuskie voivodeship, Poland, near the mouth of the rivers Warta and Odra. The German municipality Küstrin-Kietz on the Odra's west bank used to be the westernmost district of the former fortress town, but was split off when the German-Polish border was redrawn after 1945, putting Kostrzyn on the Polish side.
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Muzeum Twierdzy Kostrzyn
Stary Kostrzyn
What's left of the original river fortress (pretty much nothing but a few cobble stones) can be walked through within 10 - 15 minutes. The gates on either end and part of the bastions have been renovated. In summer, having a lunch break on top of the Bastion Brandenburgia can be enjoyable, with views of the Odra. The interior (entrance ticket required) can be visited between April and October.
Ehemalige Artilleriekaserne
Right before/after the border bridge, there are old fenced-off barrack buildings on the left and right side of Detlefsenstraße, which can make for an eerie scene on a gloomy autumn/winter day – the road sees little use. Built by the Nazis, the Russians took over and used the facilities after 1945, and left them to rot in the early 90s after Germany's reunification.
Kostrzyn bazar
A typical border market mainly aimed at Germans who come to buy cheap(er) groceries, cigarettes, alcohol and clothing. Free parking.
Small shopping centre containing a supermarkt, pharmacy and drugstore among other shops.
Kostrzyn is the final stop of the German regional train RB26, originating from Berlin-Lichtenberg/Berlin-Ostkreuz station; riding the entire line takes a bit over an hour.40).
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