Kopernika Street, Bydgoszcz
street in Bydgoszcz, Poland
Kopernika street is located in central Bydgoszcz. Several buildings on Kopernika Street are registered on the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship Heritage List. The street is named for Nicolaus Copernicus (1473 – 1543).
Location
Kopernika Street is located in the eastern part of central Bydgoszcz. The street runs between Ossoliński Alley and Staszica and Paderewskiego Streets. It is close to the precinct of the Pomeranian Philharmonic orchestra.
Naming
The name of the street has changed over time:
Eigenheimm Straße A and then Hindenburg straße (1914 – 1920);
Ulica Kopernika (1920 – 1939);
Bismarck Straße (1939 – 1945) after Otto von Bismarck;
Ulica Kopernika (1945 onwards).
History
In the early 20th century, Bydgoszcz was called "Bromberg". A large distinct area developed east of the town centre. This area was delineated by Ossoliński Alley, Adam Mickiewicz Alley and Markwarta, Paderewskiego and Staszica streets.
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