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Łękno

Coordinates: 53°44′39″N 14°53′08″E / 53.74417°N 14.88556°E / 53.74417; 14.88556
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Łękno
Municipal neighbourhood
Łekno
The Jan Kasprowicz Park and Bright Meadows Square in Łękno.
The Jan Kasprowicz Park and Bright Meadows Square in Łękno.
Location within Szczecin
Location within Szczecin
Map of Łękno
Map of Łękno
Coordinates: 53°44′39″N 14°53′08″E / 53.74417°N 14.88556°E / 53.74417; 14.88556
Country Poland
Voivodeship West Pomeranian
City and countySzczecin
DistrictDowntown
Establishment1990
Seat12 Bogumiły Street, suit 9
Area
 • Total
1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total
2,947
 • Density2,900/km2 (7,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Area code+48 91
Car platesZS

Łękno,[1] officially known as Łekno,[2][3] is a municipal neighborhood of the city of Szczecin, Poland, within the Downtown district. It is a low-rise housing estate with historic villas. The neighbourhood has an area of 1 km2, and in 2022, had population of 2,947 people. It features the Jan Kasprowicz Park, the largest urban green space in the city, as well as the Summer Theatre, one of the largest amphitheatres in the country.

The area was settled in the 14th century, and in 1817, it became known as Friedrichshof, after its owner Friedrich Carow, whom built there his manor house. In 1871, the area was sold for the development of the housing estate of Westend, with villas for the upper class. In 1900, there was opened the Jan Kasprowicz Park and in 1927, the Bright Meadows Square. The neighbourhood was incorporated into the city in 1910.

History

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Within boundries of modern Łękno were discovered remains of a human settlement dating to the late Bronze Age, and the Hallstatt culture of the early Iron Age.[4]

In the Middle Ages, a portion of the Osówka streat was dammed during the construction of two gristmills, forming lake Rusałka. It recived its modern shape in 1885, during another damming works.[5]

In the 14th century, in the area was founded a settlement. In 1792, it was aquired by a local politican Friedrich Carow, who built there a manor house, and named it Friedrichshof in 1817. The estate also included around 200 ha of farmland and forest. In 1818, on the fields near the settlement was opened a military training area. In 1864, part of Friedrichshof, was parcelled and sold for the development of housing. In 1871, rest of the estate, together with nearby settlement of Schwankenheim, was sold for 300,000 thalers to company Gesselschaft Westend, Bauverein auf Aktien, ownded by Johannes Quistorp, Heinrich Christoph Burmeister, and August Horn. Throughout 1870s, there was developed a housing estate Westend, with of villas for the upper class. It also included part of current neighbourhood of Pogodno. The area was incorporated into Szczecin in 1910.[4][6]

The main building of the Bethany hospital complex.

In 1871, in the area were opened the Bethany hospital complex, run by a diaconate, and located between Wawrzyniaka, Mickiewicza, and Beyzyma Streets. In 1891 next to it was also opened a small cemetery, currently destoryed. From 1945 to 1992, the complex was used as a Soviet military hospital, being closed afterwards.[6] In 1957, a building at 43 Mickiewicza Street, was adopted into the Church of the Protection of Virgin Mary, belonging to the confusion of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.[7] In 1999, a building at 47 Mickiewicza Street became headquarers of the Academy of European Integration.[8]

In 1898, at Jasienicy Street was opened the Szczecin Łękno railway station, which operated until 2002. Currently, it is located within the neighbourhood of Arkońskie-Niemierzyn.[9][10]

In 1899 at 186 Polish Army Avenue was opened the Stoewer car factory, giving the being of the manufacturing induin the area.[4][11] It operated until the end of the Second World War, afterwards being used by for the manufacturing of Ursus tractors, household furniture, and car parts. In 1967, it was renamed to the POLMO Car Parts Factory. It was closed in 2011, and turned into a shopping centre. Currently, the area is part of Pogodno.[11][12]

In 1900, on the lands donated by Johannes Quistorp, was developed the Jan Kasprowicz Park (originally known as the Quistorp Park), which, with the area of around 27 ha, became the largest urban park in Szczecin. It was formed to the east of current Słowackiego Street, in the Niemierzyn Valley and around lake Rusałka, and forming part of the Ueckermünde Heath.[13][14] In 1927, to the south, at current Skargi Street, was also developed the Bright Meadows Square (originally known as the Quistorp Avenue).[15] In the 1930s, within the park was opened the Summer Theatre with wooden openair stage. In 1976, in its place was built a new concrete building, becoming one of the largest amphitheatres in Poland. It was renovated in 2022.[16][17]

Additionally, around 1926, to the north of the park, begun being developed the Szczecin Botanical Garden, with an alpine garden and greenhouses growing exotic plants. The works were haled by the outbreak of the Second World War, and it was eventually finished in the 1950s.[18] In 1928, as part of its complex, next to Zaleskiego Street, was opened the Różanka Rose Garden. It was renovated in 2007.[19] In 1947, following the incorporation of the city into Poland, Westend was renamed to Łekno, thought it is commonly referred to as Łękno instead.[1][2][3]

The Monument to the Polish Endeavor, unveiled in 1979

In 1979, at the boundary of Kasprowicz Park and Bright Meadows was unveiled the Monument to the Polish Endeavor. Designed by Gustaw Zemła, it consists of three bronze colosal statues of eagles, installed on stainless steel pillars, with the total height of 22.5 m. It is meant to represent three generations of Polish residents of the city.[20]

In 1987, at 2 Papieża Pawła VI Street, was opened the new building of the Higher Theological Seminary.[21] In 1998, it became a branch of the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, and in 2003, it was tunred into the Faculty of Theology of the University of Szczecin.[22][23]

In 1990, following the administrative reform in the city, Łękno became one of its neighbourhoods governed by locally-elected council.[24] That year, it had around 5,000 residents.[4] In 2010, it had a population of 3,505 people, and 2022, a population of 2,949 people.[25]

Overview

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Łękno is a housing estate, mostly consists of historic villas.[4][6] Within its boundries, to the east of Słowackiego Street, is located the Jan Kasprowicz Park, the largest urban park in the city, with an area of around 27 ha. It features lake Rusałka, Osówka stream, Niemierzyn Valley, and its woodland forms part of the Ueckermünde Heath.[13][14] There also also located the Summer Theatre, one of the largest a amphitheatres in Poland. To the south, the park borders the Bright Meadows Square at Skargi Street.[15] At their boundary stands the Monument to the Polish Endeavor, designed by Gustaw Zemła in 1979. It consists of three bronze colosal statues of eagles, installed on stainless steel pillars, with the total height of 22.5 m. The monument represent three generations of Polish residents of the city.[20] Additionally, to the north, park borders the Różanka Rose Garden, which is part of the Szczecin Botanical Garden.[18][19] Other gree areas in the neighbourhood includes the Gałczyński Square and Badetko Square at Polish Army Avenue.[26][27]

Additionally, within the neighbourhood are also present the Academy of European Integration at 47 Mickiewicza Street, and the Faculty of Theology of the University of Szczecin at 2 Papieża Pawła VI Street, was opened the new building of the Higher Theological Seminary.[8][23] At 43 Mickiewicza Street, is also placed the Church of the Protection of Virgin Mary, belonging to the confusion of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.[7]

At 19 Skarki Street, is also located the civilian department of the District Court of Szczecin.[28]

Government

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Łękno is one of the municipal neighbourhoods of Szczecin, governed by a locally-elected council with 15 memebers. Its headquarters are located at 12 Bogumiły Street.[24][29]

The neighbourhood is located between Niemierzyńska Street, Papieża Pawła VI Street, Słowackiego Street, around Kasprowicz Park, Bright Meadows Square, Skargi Street, Wawrzyniaka Street, Mickiewicza Street, Sienkiewicza Street, and tracks of the railway line no. 406. It borders Arkońskie-Niemierzyn, Niebuszewo-Bolinko, Downtown-North, Turzyn, and Pogodno.[24] It has a total area of 1 km2.[30]

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