Szczecin is situated close to Germany, Denmark and Sweden, which influenced its development. Szczecin had a stormy history. It was established on the turn of 7th and 8th century. In the place of today’s castle hill a Slavic defensive settlement was built. Its strategic location on the crossroad of important European transit routes made Szczecin an attractive aim. It was under the rule of Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Prussia, Germany, as well as France. In 13th century Szczecin received mun...]]>