Niechorze
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Niechorze ń is a village
in the administrative district of Gmina Rewal
, within Gryfice County
, West Pomeranian Voivodeship
, in north-western Poland. It is situated between the Baltic Sea
to the north and Liwia Łuża lake to the south. It lies approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi) east of Rewal
, 22 km (14 mi) north of Gryfice
, and 82 km (51 mi) north-east of the regional capital Szczecin
.
Before 1945 the area was part of Germany
. For the history of the region, see History of Pomerania
.
The village has a population of 904.
was built, which still exists. Development of the settlement began in 1870. In 1889 there were already 700 people living in Niechorze. On the 1 July 1896 a narrow-gauge railway was opened connecting Niechorze with Gryfice
. On 1 May 1913 the line was extended to Trzebiatów
and Pogorzelica
. These connections helped to expand the village. Some 18th and 19th-century fishermen's huts still survive, although these are being demolished to make space for hotels.
Built in 1866 the lighthouse is a town icon which looks over the whole settlement. The lighthouse is 45m tall and there are 200 stairs leading to the observation deck at the very top. On a clear day you can see Niechorze, Pogorzelice, Lake Liwia Łuża and the Baltic Sea for many kilometers. Because of the strong 1000W bulb during the night the light is visible from 20 miles away. The lighthouse can be visited every day from 10:00 to 18:00.
–Gardens around the lighthouse.
Around the Niechorze lighthouse are beautifully landscaped gardens which are worth seeing.
–The Gryfickiej Kolei Wąskotorowej train line built in 1896.
The train line travels from Niechorze to Gryfice, Trzebiatów, Trzęsacz, Rewal and Pogorzelicę. The old, historic wagons on the train remind visitors of how the trains looked like back in the past. The train line operates a few times each day from June to September. When the train is not operating, there is also the Gryfickiej Kolei Wąskotorowej Museum in Gryfice.
–Old town centre.
The old town centre consists of a few old buildings all grouped together. They are very old and show how Niechorze was like in the past.
–Fishing museum.
The fishing museum in Niechorze shows the life of a fisherman in Niechorze, showing how he goes about in his daily life and the work that he does. There are also 2 new sections in the museum. One is about nature and life in the coral reefs and the other is about nature and life in and around the Baltic Sea.
–Lake Liwia Łuża.
This lake is situated around 300m away from the beach next to Niechorze. The lake is connected to the Baltic Sea by a small canal called Liwka. The area around Lake Liwia Łuża is a nature reserve and houses many varieties of birds.
–Ruins of Trzęsacz Church.
Between Trzęsacz and Niechorze the ruins of an old church on a cliff remain. Unfortunately, historians predict that in a few years the remains of the church will collapse because of poor foundations.
–Baltic Sea
.
Niechorze is famous for having a beautiful beach. In summer many tourists go to Niechorze to swim in the Baltic Sea and go for a walk along the beach. The area is also a good fishing spot and there is a jetty nearby.
–Forests.
Surrounding the town of Niechorze are some beautiful forest reserves. There are many walking tracks in the forests, where tourists can visit. The forests are home to many animals and plants.
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
in the administrative district of Gmina Rewal
Gmina Rewal
Gmina Rewal is a rural gmina in Gryfice County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland. Its seat is the village of Rewal, which lies approximately north-west of Gryfice and north of the regional capital Szczecin....
, within Gryfice County
Gryfice County
Gryfice County is a unit of territorial administration and local government in West Pomeranian Voivodeship, north-western Poland, on the Baltic coast. It came into being on January 1, 1999, as a result of the Polish local government reforms passed in 1998. Its administrative seat and largest town...
, West Pomeranian Voivodeship
West Pomeranian Voivodeship
West Pomeranian Voivodeship, , is a voivodeship in northwestern Poland. It borders on Pomeranian Voivodeship to the east, Greater Poland Voivodeship to the southeast, Lubusz Voivodeship to the south, the German federal-state of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania to the west, and the Baltic Sea to the north...
, in north-western Poland. It is situated between the Baltic Sea
Baltic Sea
The Baltic Sea is a brackish mediterranean sea located in Northern Europe, from 53°N to 66°N latitude and from 20°E to 26°E longitude. It is bounded by the Scandinavian Peninsula, the mainland of Europe, and the Danish islands. It drains into the Kattegat by way of the Øresund, the Great Belt and...
to the north and Liwia Łuża lake to the south. It lies approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi) east of Rewal
Rewal
Rewal is a village in Gryfice County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Rewal. It lies approximately north-west of Gryfice and north of the regional capital Szczecin.Before 1945 the area was part of Germany...
, 22 km (14 mi) north of Gryfice
Gryfice
Gryfice is a town in Pomerania, north-western Poland with 16 632 inhabitants . It is the capital of Gryfice County in West Pomeranian Voivodeship , previously in Szczecin Voivodeship .-History:...
, and 82 km (51 mi) north-east of the regional capital Szczecin
Szczecin
Szczecin , is the capital city of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship in Poland. It is the country's seventh-largest city and the largest seaport in Poland on the Baltic Sea. As of June 2009 the population was 406,427....
.
Before 1945 the area was part of Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. For the history of the region, see History of Pomerania
History of Pomerania
The history of Pomerania dates back more than 10,000 years. Settlement in the area started by the end of the Vistula Glacial Stage, about 13,000 years ago. Archeological traces have been found of various cultures during the Stone and Bronze Age, of Veneti and Germanic peoples during the Iron Age...
.
The village has a population of 904.
History
At the beginning Niechorze was a small fishing town. In 1866 a large lighthouseLighthouse
A lighthouse is a tower, building, or other type of structure designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses or, in older times, from a fire, and used as an aid to navigation for maritime pilots at sea or on inland waterways....
was built, which still exists. Development of the settlement began in 1870. In 1889 there were already 700 people living in Niechorze. On the 1 July 1896 a narrow-gauge railway was opened connecting Niechorze with Gryfice
Gryfice
Gryfice is a town in Pomerania, north-western Poland with 16 632 inhabitants . It is the capital of Gryfice County in West Pomeranian Voivodeship , previously in Szczecin Voivodeship .-History:...
. On 1 May 1913 the line was extended to Trzebiatów
Trzebiatów
Trzebiatów is a town in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. As of June 2007, it has 10,196 inhabitants.It was in Pomerania, Germany until 1945.Trzebiatów's Day of the Cereal is a celebration during the first week of August...
and Pogorzelica
Pogorzelica, Gmina Rewal
Pogorzelica is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Rewal, within Gryfice County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland. It lies approximately east of Rewal, north of Gryfice, and north-east of the regional capital Szczecin....
. These connections helped to expand the village. Some 18th and 19th-century fishermen's huts still survive, although these are being demolished to make space for hotels.
Attractions
-Niechorze lighthouse.Built in 1866 the lighthouse is a town icon which looks over the whole settlement. The lighthouse is 45m tall and there are 200 stairs leading to the observation deck at the very top. On a clear day you can see Niechorze, Pogorzelice, Lake Liwia Łuża and the Baltic Sea for many kilometers. Because of the strong 1000W bulb during the night the light is visible from 20 miles away. The lighthouse can be visited every day from 10:00 to 18:00.
–Gardens around the lighthouse.
Around the Niechorze lighthouse are beautifully landscaped gardens which are worth seeing.
–The Gryfickiej Kolei Wąskotorowej train line built in 1896.
The train line travels from Niechorze to Gryfice, Trzebiatów, Trzęsacz, Rewal and Pogorzelicę. The old, historic wagons on the train remind visitors of how the trains looked like back in the past. The train line operates a few times each day from June to September. When the train is not operating, there is also the Gryfickiej Kolei Wąskotorowej Museum in Gryfice.
–Old town centre.
The old town centre consists of a few old buildings all grouped together. They are very old and show how Niechorze was like in the past.
–Fishing museum.
The fishing museum in Niechorze shows the life of a fisherman in Niechorze, showing how he goes about in his daily life and the work that he does. There are also 2 new sections in the museum. One is about nature and life in the coral reefs and the other is about nature and life in and around the Baltic Sea.
–Lake Liwia Łuża.
This lake is situated around 300m away from the beach next to Niechorze. The lake is connected to the Baltic Sea by a small canal called Liwka. The area around Lake Liwia Łuża is a nature reserve and houses many varieties of birds.
–Ruins of Trzęsacz Church.
Between Trzęsacz and Niechorze the ruins of an old church on a cliff remain. Unfortunately, historians predict that in a few years the remains of the church will collapse because of poor foundations.
–Baltic Sea
Baltic Sea
The Baltic Sea is a brackish mediterranean sea located in Northern Europe, from 53°N to 66°N latitude and from 20°E to 26°E longitude. It is bounded by the Scandinavian Peninsula, the mainland of Europe, and the Danish islands. It drains into the Kattegat by way of the Øresund, the Great Belt and...
.
Niechorze is famous for having a beautiful beach. In summer many tourists go to Niechorze to swim in the Baltic Sea and go for a walk along the beach. The area is also a good fishing spot and there is a jetty nearby.
–Forests.
Surrounding the town of Niechorze are some beautiful forest reserves. There are many walking tracks in the forests, where tourists can visit. The forests are home to many animals and plants.