Gocław, Szczecin

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

Before 1945, when Stettin was a part of Germany (Pomerania), the German name of this suburb was Stettin-Gotzlow.[2] 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

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

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