Mill Quarter night's sleep
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The unique medieval buildings mainly economic purpose Mill located on the island, which is in all the guidebooks called sleep the Polish Mill. This green island - a true oasis of peace and tranquility - right in the center of Bydgoszcz.

Until a few centuries ago on the island were the factories, breweries, paint shop and storehouses of food. Who then we built luxury homes, apartments which can afford not everyone. At the Mill Island is home to about half a million citizens. Neat residential quarters alternate squares and parks.

On the banks of the River Mlynuvki admire their reflections historical buildings of red brick, which earlier would save salt, grain, malt is made. Part of the city from the water is the informal name of Bydgoszcz Venice. Most of the surviving old buildings were built in the XIX century, but some of them even date back to the XVIII and XV century. For example, the foundation and basement of the White Granary were laid in the Middle Ages. Almost all the buildings carefully restored, many of them brought to the exhibition halls and museums. For example, in the building of the Red Granary runs a contemporary art gallery, and a mill transformed into showrooms crafts items.

In 1594, on the Mill Island was constructed Mint, which minted money until 1688. Now you can see its remains.

Near the waterfront in central Mylnska night's sleep is a city beach with sea sand, a playground and an outdoor theater.

On the island you can get by clicking on one of the three bridges.

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Mill Quarter night's sleep
Garrison Church
The Church of the Poor Clares