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Gliwice

Gliwice is a city in the Silesian Voivodeship of southern Poland, with a population of 175,102 in 2021. It's part of Metropolis GZM centred on Katowice and is industrial. Nevertheless it has a well-restored old town and many historical sights.

Understand
The Slav particle gliw indicates a soggy bog, and the medieval town channeled its river to form a defensive moat. But the terrain can't have been too quaggy, as Gliwice lay on a trading route. Early industries were brewing and textiles, but the boom came in the 19th century with mining, steel-making and metal-bashing trades. The town was in a borderland and changed nationalities several times - for much of the last 200 years it was Gleiwitz in Prussia or Germany, and in a post-World War I referendum it voted to remain in Germany along with Zabrze and Bytom, while Katowice joined Poland. Community tensions festered, and Germany had ambitions to seize further territory. In August 1939 came the spark that ignited World War II, when Germany faked a Polish attack on the radio station as a pretext for invading. Being already in Germany in no way spared Gliwice from the horrors unleashed on invaded territories. Post-war Silesia was handed back to Poland; the town no longer makes steel but has large automobile and machine engineering sectors.

By plane
Katowice Airport is usually the most convenient, with budget flights across Europe. Bus M14 runs hourly direct from the airport to Gliwice, otherwise take the bus into Katowice and change.

Kraków John Paul II Airport has more flights but involves a longer transfer, changing in Kraków city centre and Katowice.

By train
Trains from Katowice run every 20 minutes and take 30 min via Chorzów and Zabrze. These may start from Częstochowa, Dąbrowa Górnicza, or all the way from Przemyśl on the Ukraine border via Kraków.

Trains from Wrocław run hourly and take two hours via Opole; one per day is direct from Berlin. Change at Katowice for Warsaw and other long-distance destinations.

is at the northwest edge of city centre. It's clean and modern.

By bus
Flixbus runs four times a day from Berlin, taking 7 hours via Berlin Airport, Wrocław, Brzeg and Opole, and heading for Katowice and Kraków.

They run one or twice a day from Vienna and Brno via Olomouc and Ostrava, and once from Prague, heading for Katowice and Kraków.

Gliwice bus station is Centrum Przesiadkowe just north of the railway station, and it too is clean and modern. The old site south of the railway station is still shown on some maps but has been demolished.

Get around
The central area is compact; further out, buses ply all the main streets. ZTM Metropolia run almost all buses and trams across the 40-some cities of Upper Silesian Metropolis, which straddles the Czech border. They have a unified ticket system: see Katowice for ticket options and where to buy them.

See

 * is the market square in town centre. Here are the Town Hall (Ratusz), Neptune fountain and other townhouses - retro-restored but none the worse for that.
 * City walls and a moat surrounded medieval Gliwice. They were demolished in the 19th century and streets laid over the space. Only a few scraps remain, within the castle, at plac Rzeźniczy next to All Saints Church, and at ul Dolnych Wałów and ul Grodowa. They're hardly worth seeking out.
 * at Mikołowska 8 is Armenian Catholic. It was completed in 1838 and is plain.
 * Black Gate (Brama Czarna, Brama Raciborska) was one of the four gates of the medieval city. It's a partly-reconstructed brick archway and adjoining wall below the present street level, in plac Rzeźniczy north side of All Saints.
 * , built in 1859, was originally Lutheran, but handed over to the Roman Catholics after World War II.
 * is redbrick neo-gothic, completed in 1911.
 * Old St Bartholomew 200 m west was the predecessor. This was built around 1276 in the village of Petersdorf or Szobiszowice, 2 km beyond the protection of Gliwice city walls so it had to be fortified. It became obsolete once the new church opened; services are still occasionally held here but it's falling into disrepair and seldom open.
 * , built in 1859, was originally Lutheran, but handed over to the Roman Catholics after World War II.
 * is redbrick neo-gothic, completed in 1911.
 * Old St Bartholomew 200 m west was the predecessor. This was built around 1276 in the village of Petersdorf or Szobiszowice, 2 km beyond the protection of Gliwice city walls so it had to be fortified. It became obsolete once the new church opened; services are still occasionally held here but it's falling into disrepair and seldom open.
 * is redbrick neo-gothic, completed in 1911.
 * Old St Bartholomew 200 m west was the predecessor. This was built around 1276 in the village of Petersdorf or Szobiszowice, 2 km beyond the protection of Gliwice city walls so it had to be fortified. It became obsolete once the new church opened; services are still occasionally held here but it's falling into disrepair and seldom open.
 * is redbrick neo-gothic, completed in 1911.
 * Old St Bartholomew 200 m west was the predecessor. This was built around 1276 in the village of Petersdorf or Szobiszowice, 2 km beyond the protection of Gliwice city walls so it had to be fortified. It became obsolete once the new church opened; services are still occasionally held here but it's falling into disrepair and seldom open.

Do

 * Football: Piast Gliwice play soccer in Ekstraklasa, Poland's top tier. Their home ground is Piotra Wieczorka Municipal Stadium, capacity 9900, 2 km northeast of town centre.
 * Teatr Miejski is at Nowy Świat 55, 500 m southwest of the cathedral.
 * Cinema: Amok is near Rynek, at Dolnych Wałów 3. Cinema City is in Forum Centre just north of the railway station.

Buy

 * Lots of convenience stores in town centre, Biedronka is the main chain.
 * Kaufland is the closest big supermarket to the centre, on Pszczyńska 500 m east of the cathedral. It's open M Tu 06:00-22:00, W-F 06:00-23:00, Sa 06:00-13:00.
 * Forum is a shopping centre just north of the railway station, open M-Sa 09:00-21:00.

Eat

 * Momo at Rynek 1 is a restaurant and wine bar open M-Sa 12:00-23:00, Su 12:00-22:00.
 * Desa Gastro Bar at Rynek 22 is open Su-Th 09:30-22:30, F Sa 09:30-00:00.
 * Club Hemingway on Rynek serves steaks and suchlike. It's open M-Th 09:00-01:00, F Sa 09:00-16:00, Su 10:00-01:00.
 * Plado has an offbeat menu. It's at Górnych Wałów 42 a block west of Rynek, open M-F 12:00-21:00, Sa 13:00-21:00.
 * Moja Gruzja is a Georgian restaurant at Grodowa 5 just off Rynek, open Su-Th 12:00-21:00, F Sa 12:00-22:00.
 * TitoTito is an Italian at Plebańska 7, north of Rynek and open Su-Th 12:00-22:00, F Sa 12:00-23:00.
 * Pattaya serves Thai food and sushi at Bankowa 5, off south corner of Rynek. It's open M-Th 12:00-22:00, F Sa 12:00-23:00.
 * Pattaya serves Thai food and sushi at Bankowa 5, off south corner of Rynek. It's open M-Th 12:00-22:00, F Sa 12:00-23:00.

Drink

 * Bars on Rynek include Koneser, Takk, Lux, Dom Alchemika, Ministerstwo, Business Pub, Warka and IBU Craft Beers.

Sleep

 * Hotel Diament Economy is nearer the station at Zwycięstwa 42. Not much difference in price or quality.
 * Hotel Diament Economy is nearer the station at Zwycięstwa 42. Not much difference in price or quality.
 * Hotel Diament Economy is nearer the station at Zwycięstwa 42. Not much difference in price or quality.
 * Hotel Diament Economy is nearer the station at Zwycięstwa 42. Not much difference in price or quality.
 * Hotel Diament Economy is nearer the station at Zwycięstwa 42. Not much difference in price or quality.
 * Hotel Diament Economy is nearer the station at Zwycięstwa 42. Not much difference in price or quality.

Connect
As of March 2024, Gliwice and its approach roads have 5G from all Polish carriers.

Go next

 * Katowice at the centre of the metropolis is grubby and industrial but with lots of 19th / 20th century heritage.
 * Częstochowa is a pilgrimage site for Jasna Góra monastery, with the icon of the Black Madonna.
 * Auschwitz-Birkenau is the chilling monument to hatred multiplied by modern industrial efficiency. Yes, it has a good train service.
 * Kraków is must-see for its wonderful walled city and Wawel citadel.

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Glocester

Glocester is a town of 10,000 people (2020) in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Understand
Glocester contains the villages of Chepachet and Harmony.

Get in
By car Route 44 (Putnam Pike) will take you through a large portion of Glocester and will lead you to the heart of Chepachet, the historical town that resides here. From I-95N take 295N to exit 7B onto Route 44W. Follow Route 44W through Smithfield, once you have passed Powder Mill Creamery (on your right) you have crossed into Glocester. Continue to follow Route 44W for several miles, once you reach the first and only traffic light you are located in the center of Chepachet. If you decide to follow Route 44W through the rest of Glocester you will reach Putnam Connecticut within 10 miles.

Get around
Driving is the best way to get around Glocester, especially if you are seeking out access to hiking trails, fishing areas and boat ramps, and swimming areas since some of these attractions are not located along the main route (Route 44; Putnam Pike). The historical town of Chepachet is easily accessible by foot. You can walk across the town in less than an hour.

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Glorioso Islands

The Glorioso Islands are a small atoll in the Indian Ocean off East Africa, near Madagascar, part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands.

Understand

A French possession since 1892, the Glorioso Islands are composed of two lushly vegetated tropical coral islands (Ile Glorieuse and Ile du Lys) and three rock islets. A military garrison operates a weather and radio station on Ile Glorieuse.

Landscape
The islands and rocks are low and flat, surrounded by an extensive reef system.

By plane
There is an airstrip on Ile Glorieuse.

By boat
There are anchorages along the north side of the island group.

Buy
There is no economic activity in the Glorioso Islands.

Sleep
There are no public accommodations in the Glorioso Islands.

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Glossa

Glossa is in Skopelos.

Understand
Glossa sits high on a hill on the northwest side of Skopelos, the opposite end from main Skopelos town. It gazes across the sparkling Mediterranean sea to Skiathos and down to the peaceful harbour of Loutraki. Glossa is still an area that appears to have not yet been discovered by mass-tourism and with it’s steep cobbled alley-ways, flanked by traditional houses, trailing bougainvillea and firmly-adhered-to siesta, you will delight in this truly Greek experience.

Climate
The temperature is slightly cooler in Glossa than in Skopelos town due to its hillside location. In the height of summer the days are long and hot, in spring and Autumn you will need little more than a cardigan to keep away the cool morning and evening breezes and winters are generally mild - although snow does descend on Glossa every few years.

Get in
By Boat Loutraki (Glossa) is the first stop both from Skiathos harbour and the mainland. If you are lucky enough to arrive at night you will be mesmerised by the sight of Glossa: strings of twinkling lights strung delicately across the hillside.

Glossa is a 15-minute boat-ride from Skiathos and 3 hours from the Port of Aghios Constantinos.

If you have baggage then you will need to take a taxi (about 5EURO) or bus from the port to the village of Glossa.

By foot
With just 1,000 houses and only a few alleyways accessed by car, Glossa is a small village easily (and best) explored by foot.

By bus
There are several buses each day that leave from the bottom of the village and take you to the port of Loutraki (10 minutes) and the many beaches and villages dotted along the coastline before finally arriving at Skopelos town (1 hour).

Do
You could spend a few hours first exploring the beautiful architecture of this traditional town. Colourful balconies, interesting ruins and fascinating houses can be found as you wander through the myriad of charming cobbled streets.

Take a stroll down to Loutraki harbour (30 mins) for a swim in the crystal blue Aegean waters, but make sure you get the bus back if you’re not up for a hike!

However, walking is a big pastime in this area with an array of flora and fauna to be appreciated at varying times of year.

This is a good place for birdwatchers in the spring. Some of the birds seen in 2009 include: Hoopooe (late March / early May), Bee Eaters (mid April / late June) Golden Oriole (late April / early May), Red Backed Shrike (mid May).

Take a bus to Skopelos Town for souvenir shops and cafes where you can sit and watch the comings and going of this delightfully Greek white washed harbour. Spend an evening there in one of its many lively tavernas and enjoy some traditional bouzouki music.

Eat
In Glossa there is one café-restaurant, one grill house, one souvlaki bar, one taverna and two café bars.

Drink

Sleep

Go next
You can take one of the regular boats from Loutraki Port or Skopelos Town across to the neighbouring islands. If you want a bit of action, try Skiathos with its pubs, clubs and restaurants or should you like an even quieter experience than Glossa, you can head across to Alonissos.

It is also relatively easy to catch a ferry to the mainland. Volos and Aghios Constantinos are the biggest ports and from there you can catch a bus to central Athens where you can enjoy a weekend break.

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Glossop

Glossop is a town of 33,000 people (2014) on the edge of the Peak District. It lies in the county of Derbyshire, which is part of the East Midlands (though most residents would consider themselves part of the Northwest of England).

Understand
Glossop is at the northwestern extremity of Derbyshire and the Peak District, close to the borders with Greater Manchester and Yorkshire. It also lies at the start of two of the most infamous Pennine passes, the Snake and Woodhead passes. Its main development is owed to the 19th-century cotton industry which generated the wealth to build much of the town we see today, although the cotton industry has since declined and almost disappeared from the region. Despite this, the historic mill buildings still dominate the town, such as those at Wren Nest and Howardtown, both of which are undergoing major transformations into new multi-use buildings including retail, leisure and residential.

Glossop is predominantly a commuter town for the nearby conurbation of Greater Manchester, where quite often people have moved to enjoy a more relaxed and laid-back quality of life whilst enjoying the benefits of living near a city. It has a regular market, the usual range of high street chain stores and some independent shops. It attracts tourists mainly due to its good transport links with the surrounding Peak District National Park and its stunning countryside, though the town is not without interest and parts (e.g. Manor Park, Old Glossop) are quite attractive. It is not of any administrative significance due to its geographic location and local government structures.

By train

There are trains to from Manchester Piccadilly station every 30 minutes and seven days a week. The stations on the line are as follows: At peak periods the trains may stop at the following stops in a different order (i.e. Glossop–Hadfield–Dinting). This rail service is operated by Northern Rail; the journey between Glossop and Manchester Piccadilly is around 30 minutes, but journey times may vary at peak periods. Visit www.northernrail.org for timetable or call National Rail Enquiries on 0845 748 4950.
 * Hadfield
 * Glossop
 * Dinting
 * Broadbottom
 * Hattersley
 * Godley
 * Newton (for Hyde) - Connections: Hyde by bus or a 15-minute walk
 * Flowery Field
 * Guide Bridge - Connections: Ashton-under-Lyne by bus
 * Gorton
 * Ashburys - Connections: walk or bus to Eastlands/Manchester City FC
 * Ardwick - only 1 train stops Monday – Friday
 * Manchester Piccadilly

By bus
There is an extensive public transport network across the High Peak, which is unusual for a rural area. Bus services in Glossop are as follows:
 * 61 Glossop–Hayfield–New Mills—Whaley Bridge–Buxton
 * 390 Shire Hill Hospital–Glossop–Whitfield
 * 393 Padfield–Glossop–Shirebrook Park Circular
 * 394 Glossop–Gamesley–Marple–Stepping Hill Hospital
 * Stagecoach
 * 237 Glossop–Hadfield–Mottram–Stalybridge–Ashton-under-Lyne–Droylsden–Manchester Piccadilly
 * 358 Glossop–Hayfield–Marple–Offerton–Stockport
 * 358 Glossop–Hayfield–Marple–Offerton–Stockport

For times, fares and details of these services and how to use them to get to Glossop, see Traveline (or call 0871 200 2233, 12p per minute). Some services have a very limited frequency.

National Express Coaches stop at nearby Hollingworth; here you can pick up their 350 service towards Manchester and Liverpool, or in the opposite direction towards Sheffield, Nottingham and East Anglia. For times, fares and other service information contact National Express on 0870 580 80 80.

By car
Glossop has connections in all directions to the UK road network; however, the main road (though not a primary route) is the A57. To the West this joins with the A628 Woodhead pass at Hollingworth, to become a primary route and then it is a short distance until it meets the UK motorway network via the M67 to allow quick and easy access into Greater Manchester. To the East is the A57 Snake Pass, an infamous transpennine pass to Sheffield. To the south the main road is the A624 which goes to Hayfield, Chapel-en-le-Frith and eventually Buxton via the A6; this is the main route into Derbyshire and towards the towns and cities of the East Midlands. To the North is the B6105 which links to the A628 Woodhead Pass at Crowden: the A628 is the easiest route to access the M1 from Glossop via Junction 37 at Barnsley. The A628, however, goes through Barnsley and to Pontefract in West Yorkshire.

By plane
The airports easily accessible from Glossop are: Both can be reached by train via regular services to Manchester Piccadilly, or by car via the motorway network. Other airports within 1.5 hours' drive are:
 * Manchester Airport is the largest of nearby airports, and has a multitude of global connections.
 * Liverpool John Lennon
 * Leeds Bradford International
 * East Midlands Airport

Do

 * Walk through Manor Park to Old Glossop and, for the energetic, continue onto the slopes of Bleaklow.

Buy
Glossop boasts some of the best shopping in the High Peak. The town centre has a variety of national chain stores and independent shops. The largest supermarket is a Tesco store on the main road through the town. Major retail areas include the nearby High Street West and Wrens Nest Retail Park, which contains shops such as Next, Argos, Wickes (DIY), Brantano and others. The new Howardtown development on the A624 (Victoria St) has more shops.

Eat
There are many restaurants and cafes in Glossop: a Chinese restaurant in the town centre, a few Italian restaurants and a number of Indian restaurants. There are also Chinese, Indian, pizza and Italian take-aways in the town centre. However, pub food is probably the most widespread eating out option, with numerous pubs serving food across the town centre.

Drink
Glossop has a varied pub scene, with everything from national chain pub-restaurants to friendly local establishments.

Connect
As of March 2024, Glossop and its approach roads have 4G from EE, O2 and Vodafone, and 5G from Three.

Go next

 * Hayfield
 * New Mills
 * Hyde
 * Marple
 * Buxton: Museum and Art Gallery and the historic market town of Buxton including tourist attractions, shopping and leisure facilities. Accessible via the 61/61A bus services or by car on the A624 road.
 * Stockport
 * Manchester: city-centre attractions (15 miles west) – by train, bus or car
 * Castleton: caverns and other limestone scenery
 * Sheffield: the steel city is a picturesque drive via the Snake Pass (A57)
 * Peak District National Park: a wealth of outdoor activities and beautiful scenery on offer within minutes of Glossop
 * The Trafford Centre: award-winning retail and leisure destination on the western edge of Manchester, adjacent to junctions 9 and 10 of the M60 motorway and easily accessible by bus from Manchester city centre

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Gloucester

There's more than one place called Gloucester:

 * The name is usually pronounced to rhyme with foster.

Australia

 * Gloucester (New South Wales) - a town in New South Wales

United Kingdom

 * Gloucester (England) - a city in the West Country of England

United States of America

 * Gloucester (Massachusetts) - A town in Massachusetts.
 * Gloucester (Virginia) - A town in Virginia.
 * Gloucester City (New Jersey) - A city in New Jersey.
 * Gloucester County (New Jersey)
 * Gloucester County (Virginia) - A county region in Virginia.
 * Gloucester Township (New Jersey) - A city in New Jersey.

Spelled somewhat differently:
 * Glouster (Ohio), United States of America.
 * Glocester (Rhode Island), United States of America.

In addition, there is also New Gloucester (Maine).

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Gloucester (England)

Gloucester (pronounced "gloster") is the county town of Gloucestershire in England's West Country. A major attraction of the city is Gloucester Cathedral, which is the burial place of King Edward II. Other features of interest include the museum and school of art and science, the former county jail (on the site of a Saxon and Norman castle), the Shire Hall (now headquarters of the County Council) and the Whitefield memorial church. A park in the south of the city contains a spa, a chalybeate spring having been discovered in 1814.

Understand
The city of Gloucester is the furthest inland port in the UK, situated beside the River Severn. It inspired the old English nursery rhyme:

 * "Dr Foster went to Gloucester in a shower of rain.
 * He stepped in a puddle,
 * Right up to his middle,
 * And never went back again."

'Dick Whittington', born around 1350, a well-known character through the pantomime story, has connections with Gloucester. The story is based on the real-life Richard Whittington, who, unlike his pantomime character, was not poor, being the third son of Sir William Whittington of Gloucester. The traditional tale has a 'poor' Dick going to London to seek his fortune, but he eventually becomes Lord Mayor of London.

A traditional rhyme is associated with this episode, as follows:

"Turn again, Whittington, Once Mayor of London, Turn again, Whittington, Twice Mayor of London, Turn again, Whittington, Thrice Mayor of London!"

The city is also known for 'The Tailor of Gloucester', a children's novel by Beatrix Potter that was first published in 1903. It is traditionally read to children on Christmas Eve, just before bedtime.

It was a main Roman city, Glevum—Roman tunnels and fortifications exist underneath the city centre and can be visited through the museum.

Language
As a provincial British town, you will almost certainly need to be able to speak English to get around in Gloucester. There is a sizable immigrant population in Gloucester from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Poland and the Czech Republic so you may have more luck with these people should you speak one of their languages. Gloucester also has a large (for the region) black (mainly of Caribbean origin) community.

The Tourist Information Office has literature in most major languages, including Japanese.

Generally, the Gloucester accent is clear to understand and isn't peppered with dialect terms. However, understandably for the area, there is a West Country 'burr' and tourists whose experience of English accents is limited to either Cockney or Queen's English (Received Pronunciation) may notice this. The 'burr' becomes more pronounced more westerly, in the nearby Forest of Dean.

Local information

 * Gloucester City Council website

By car
Gloucester is well served by the motorway system and can easily be accessed by junctions 11, 11a and 12 on the M5. It also lies on the A38 and is easily accessible from Wales (Gloucester is the most southerly point on the River Severn with a bridge—apart from the motorway Severn Bridges near Bristol and Newport). Because Gloucester was a major Roman city, it has very good A road connections throughout Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.

By train

 * Wikivoyage has a guide to Rail travel in Great Britain

By bus
Gloucester is a large hub for buses and coaches. There is also a park and ride service available, see the National Park and Ride Directory.

By boat
Gloucester was built up around the River Severn. It has a sailing heritage. It is possible to visit Gloucester via river or the Gloucester Sharpness Canal via boat.

By plane

Birmingham Airport and Bristol Airport  are each only a couple of hours' drive (north and south respectively) and are served by a wide range of flights from across Europe and beyond.

It can take several hours to drive from the London airports, Heathrow, Gatwick , Luton and Stansted.

By bus
Stagecoach operates most of the local bus services and between Gloucester and Cheltenham. There are many bus services to the Forest of Dean, South Wales, Gloucestershire, the South West and the Midlands.

By bicycle
There are several cycle routes around Gloucester and it is possible to have a fairly stress-free cycle ride around the city and its suburbs. There are also cycle routes to Cheltenham and to Bristol.

By foot
The centre of Gloucester is quite compact and flat so you can easily walk around it.

By car
The best way to get to the countryside around Gloucester is by car.

See

Do
Take a look around the absolutely stunning cathedral. Various parts of the cathedral were used as Hogwarts Castle in the Harry Potter films.

The docks is also worth a look; boat journeys down the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal are available every other hour in summer time

 * Hartpury University RFC play in the Championship, the second tier. Their campus and grounds are five miles north of town.
 * The beautiful countryside — get out walking!
 * The beautiful countryside — get out walking!
 * The beautiful countryside — get out walking!
 * The beautiful countryside — get out walking!
 * The beautiful countryside — get out walking!

Buy
Shopping is easy in this compact centre, with four streets, named below, radiating from the focal point The Cross, with its adjacent church tower.

Gloucester has a variety of generic high-street chain stores, and more bespoke or individual retail locations. Eastgate Street is the primary shopping area, with most of the banks, the Kings Walk Shopping Arcade and the Eastgate Shopping Centre.

Westgate Street is more 'bohemian' and has many sole traders and cafes. If you're looking for something a little more unique, the Westgate area is your best bet, especially in the small streets leading away to the Cathedral.

Northgate is the 'budget' end of town—if you're looking for groceries, then the Sainsbury's and Wilkinsons stores are good options.

On Fridays, Northgate Street and Southgate Street play host to the local farmers' market.

Outside of the city centre is the Gloucester Docks, which is home to the Gloucester Quays Designer Outlet shopping centre.

If you are travelling on the M5, the nearby Gloucester Services Southbound is rather unusual, built into a hill with grass on the top and sells locally-sourced homemade food comparable to the Ludlow Food Centre.

Eat

There is also a usual range of fast-food outlets throughout the city centre, including McDonald's, KFC and Subway. However, Gloucester has a great range of restaurants in the city centre and on the outskirts. A complete dining out guide is available from the Tourist Information Centre on Southgate Street.
 * If you want a quick snack there is a gorgeous sandwich place which makes sandwiches to order opposite the church on Northgate Street, opposite Number 45 hairdressers and J Sainsburys.
 * If you want a quick snack there is a gorgeous sandwich place which makes sandwiches to order opposite the church on Northgate Street, opposite Number 45 hairdressers and J Sainsburys.
 * If you want a quick snack there is a gorgeous sandwich place which makes sandwiches to order opposite the church on Northgate Street, opposite Number 45 hairdressers and J Sainsburys.
 * If you want a quick snack there is a gorgeous sandwich place which makes sandwiches to order opposite the church on Northgate Street, opposite Number 45 hairdressers and J Sainsburys.

Drink
There are several brilliant pubs worth a visit in the town centre, most notably of which the

The following city centre pubs have been awarded places in the Good Beer Guide by Camra.

For a more conventional modern British night out, Lower Eastgate Street is home to the majority of the bars and clubs within the city. These vary in quality of both facilities and clientele—use your own discretion in deciding where you want to drink. The far end of Eastgate Street is home to the two biggest clubs in Gloucester—Liquid/Diva and The Registry. 'Liquid' is typically the biggest, and can have large queues for entry, but it is also the largest club and has a range of special nights. The Registry offers free entry, and occasional live events. Other options include, The Regal and Butlers as bars with music and late-licences.

Sleep
There are several hotels in Gloucester. Many of the pubs offer B&B. There are a few campsites dotted around, and, in the countryside, there are many, many good hotels and pubs, some of which are luxury ones.

There are also Premier Inns around the suburbs.

Connect
As of May 2022, Gloucester has 4G with EE and O2, and 5G with Three and Vodafone.

Go next
Map of places with Wikivoyage articles nearby
 * The Cotswolds – a range of rolling hills which are to the east of Gloucester
 * The Malvern Hills rise in the north
 * The Forest of Dean – the "Queen of forests"—one of England's few remaining ancient forests—lies to the west
 * Cheltenham is nearby and worth a visit
 * Swindon – The heart of the Great Western Railway, only half an hour on the train (or an hour by car on the A417/A419 dual carriageway)
 * Just south of Gloucester lies Painswick, the "Queen of the Cotswolds", a superb example of a Gloucestershire village, which has a number of fine houses and a church which reflect the prosperous era when it was the centre of the thriving wool trade.
 * Ross-on-Wye
 * Tewkesbury

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Gloucester (Massachusetts)

Gloucester is a city in Massachusetts. One of the country's oldest settlements, established in 1623, it serves as America's oldest seaport. Although the sea is contributing less to the city's economy, Gloucester is still a true New England fishing center as immortalized in the movie The Perfect Storm. Rocky Neck, the longest continually operating art colony in North America, is also in Gloucester. With a population of about 30k, this is the only real "city" you'll find on Cape Ann.

Get in
Gloucester is America's oldest seaport. Established in 1623, the city's roots are tied to the sea. Even with the decline of fishing due to heavy federal regulations, the city has an active waterfront. It also hosts great museums and sites. The Cape Ann Museum has the largest collection of Fitz Henry Lane paintings in the country, Hammond Castle, built by John Hayes Hammond, the father of remote control, Beauport, built by Henry Sleeper and a National Historic Landmark, the Sargent House, home of Judith Singer Sargent, one of the country's first feminists and the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center, telling the story of the fishing industry and featuring the oldest continuously working railways in the country. Gloucester's City Hall was built in 1871 and has examples of the finest WPA murals in Massachusetts. Gloucester also features a diverse selection of fine restaurants and a delightful downtown.

By car
From Boston take I-93 or Route 1 to Route 128. It's about 35 mi (56 km).

By train
The MBTA commuter rail runs from North Station in Boston to Gloucester via the Newburyport/Rockport line. The trip takes about an hour and costs $7.25 one-way.

By bus
Cape Ann Transportation Authority, (CATA), phone: +1 978-283-7916, runs buses on Cape Ann including special routes during the summer.

Get around

 * Gloucester Visitor Information Center, off Rt. 127 at Stage Fort Park, Phone: +1 978-281-8865. Seasonal. Get a free brochure on the Gloucester Maritime Trail which describes four self-guided walks.

See

 * Fisherman's Memorial Statue, Stacy Blvd. Iconic statue of a typical storm-dressed "Old Salt" at the wheel commemorating the over ten thousand Gloucester fishermen who have been lost at sea.
 * Rocky Neck Art Colony, Rocky Neck Av. off East Main. The oldest art colony in America, with galleries of local artists, bars and restaurants.

Do
Gloucester was voted "Top 5 whale watching destinations in the World" by the World Wildlife Fund as several species of whales migrate to the shores of Gloucester every year to feed on the abundant natural resources. Whale watching enthusiasts can expect to potentially see humpback whales, northern right whales, minke whales, blue whales, fin whales, sperm whales, pilot whales among other whale species.

 * Stage Fort Park The site of the city's first establishment, with giant bronze plaque to prove it, the fort retains the original cannons used for defense pointing towards Gloucester Harbor. A good place to enjoy a picnic, have a swim at two of the parks beaches, or wander through the maze of stone step remains of the original fort. Gloucester's Visitor and Welcoming Center is also found here.
 * Stage Fort Park The site of the city's first establishment, with giant bronze plaque to prove it, the fort retains the original cannons used for defense pointing towards Gloucester Harbor. A good place to enjoy a picnic, have a swim at two of the parks beaches, or wander through the maze of stone step remains of the original fort. Gloucester's Visitor and Welcoming Center is also found here.
 * Stage Fort Park The site of the city's first establishment, with giant bronze plaque to prove it, the fort retains the original cannons used for defense pointing towards Gloucester Harbor. A good place to enjoy a picnic, have a swim at two of the parks beaches, or wander through the maze of stone step remains of the original fort. Gloucester's Visitor and Welcoming Center is also found here.

Buy
The main downtown area of Gloucester holds a number of local shops and restaurants for many tastes. Although the downtown area has lost the department stores it used to have, many new shops and eateries have opened. The area is a pleasant walk around, and it's easy to drop in and visit shops for Souvenirs, such as the Weathervane and the House of the Raven. The area is changing daily, into a more tourist friendly venue for visitors attracted to a still operational fishing port. Although the city has suffered from the loss of the fishing industry, residents have moved towards recognizing other avenues that the city can survive economically, including tourism, while still maintaining the active fishing community. The main street area has begun sprouting condos downtown, and a new retail spot has arisen in the former Browns Mall, where the Green Life Natural Living Store, and a kitchen specialty store are new additions to the retail scene. There is a sporting goods store called Palazolas, as well as a few bookshops, and antiques stores.

For more typical needs beyond souvenirs and an enjoyable downtown section, there are two main plazas in town, one on Eastern Avenue, and one on Bass Avenue which hold supermarkets and drug stores, along with other outlets.

Go next
A trip to Rockport makes a nice day.

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Gloucester (New South Wales)

Gloucester is a small country town nestled in the Avon Valley, in the Manning District of the Mid-North Coast, New South Wales. Home to around 4000 people, the area is a scenic one, a short drive from the Hunter Valley. Its industries include dairy and beef cattle, tourism and, to a lesser extent, timber milling. Gloucester's main attractions are its beautiful green landscapes (Gloucester has one of the highest rainfalls in New south Wales), its scenic fresh water rivers, its festivals and annual show, the Barrington Tops National Park and the iconic Bucketts (a unique mountain formation), at the base of which the town sits.

History
The Gloucester district was first visited by Robert Dawson, Chief Agent for the Australian Agricultural Company - or the A.A. Company as it was generally known - in 1826. Settlement occurred in the 1830s. The township of Gloucester was established in 1855, primarily for sheep farming, however it became apparent that the land was not entirely suitable.

In 1876, gold was discovered in Copeland, a small town north-west of Gloucester. Copeland became a large town of over 3,000 inhabitants due to the gold discovery and the large number of red cedar (Toona australis) trees. However, the population has since dwindled to a population of a few hundred.

The Australian Agricultural Company had been awarded mineral rights to half a million acres (2,000 km²) between the Karuah River and the Manning River, which covered the Gloucester district. The company employed surveyors in 1856-7 to undertake a trial survey for a railway between Port Stephens and Stroud, New South Wales and north passing what became Gloucester to the Manning River. At the time it was felt that with the "formidable obstructions" from ranges and rivers a line would be impracticable and construction was not proceeded with, and coal mining was abandoned before it had commenced.

However, in 1995, Gloucester Coal, originally Stratford Coal, began mining in Stratford, a small town 12 km south of Gloucester, this is the only active coal mine in the region.

For most of the 20th century it boasted two cinemas in the main thoroughfare - Church Street: The Star (opposite Permewans, closed c1968), and the Majestic Theatre (built early 1920s). The Majestic did not permanently close its doors until c1980, and although the building still stands it is now a shopping arcade. The district has a weekly newspaper, The Gloucester Advocate.

Over the past few years Gloucester Resources has bought land closer to the township for the purpose of mining. Although the majority of the local community oppose the operation, it is possible that in the next few years mining in the area will commence and taint this beautiful valley permanently.

The four main industries of the Gloucester area are: tourism, timber, cattle farming and, now, coal. The timber industry has been prevalent in Gloucester since the late 19th century, and it and cattle farming are still major industries in and around Gloucester; both dairy and beef cattle.

The township and surrounding area
The Township of Gloucester is a small one containing a main street lined with small cafes, clothing shops, real estate agents, two grocery stores, two pubs and a bakery. There are no traffic lights in Gloucester however there are two round-a-bouts. If you're out to seek the Australian country town experience, Gloucester is a perfect destination.

There are a number of small townships in the surrounding area, the biggest being Barrington, which has a General store, a Salon, a hall and a few houses, there is also Stratford, Craven and Rookhurst. There are also rural areas known as parishes which encompass Gloucester, such as Mograni, Avon, Forbesdale, Faulkland and Belbora.

Tourist information centre
The Gloucester Visitor Information Centre is at 27 Denison St, just around the corner from the Foodworks supermarket on the main street.

By train
can be reached by NSW TrainLink Regional trains that travel up and down the North Coast Line to and from Sydney or Dungog to Grafton, Casino or Brisbane. Several trains make the journey both ways everyday. Trip from Dungog takes around 60 minutes. Prices are usually around $10 from Dungog first class or $100 first class sleeper but do vary depending on the season. It is one stop after Dungog so you can catch a local train to Dungog then change at Dungog for a regional train to Gloucester.

By bus
NSW TrainLink Regional buses are the only other option of public transport, they are cheaper than the trains but also much slower.

By car
Gloucester can be reached also by car, the main road to town has a turnoff onto the Pacific Highway, the turnoff for those coming from the south is about 10km after Heatherbrae and at Nabiac for those coming from the north using Tourist Drive 2.

Go next

 * Stratford and Stroud are the next two towns to the south along The Bucketts Way.
 * Nabiac is directly east.

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Gloucester Courthouse

Gloucester  is a small town in the Hampton Roads region of Eastern Virginia. Gloucester is on Virginia's Middle Peninsula, directly across the York River from York County.

Gloucester was founded in 1651 from the original York River Shire. Gloucester is the site of Werowocomoco, the chief city of the Powhatan tribe prior to the arrival of the English. It is a mostly rural county, with large tracts of farmland and a large population of watermen. Its close proximity to the Historic Triangle of Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown have shaped its history.

By car
From the Virginia Peninsula (Yorktown, Newport News, Hampton) and points south, visitors enter Gloucester from US-17 across the George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge, spanning the York River. From the Peninsula, US-17 can be easily accessed from Interstate 64.

From Richmond and points west, the easiest way into Gloucester via Interstate 64 is through the town of West Point on State Route 33. SR-33 crosses US-17 at Glenns in the northern part of Gloucester County. Traveling on US-17 South will direct you to the Courthouse and Gloucester Point area.

From the north, you can take I-95 South to I-64 and travel through West Point through Gloucester. Alternatively, US-17 spans from Gloucester to Warrenton, Fredericksburg, and Tappahannock and provides a leisurely, four-lane drive to Gloucester. SR-3 may also be used to get to Gloucester via Fredericksburg, offering scenic views of the Piankatank River along the way.

By plane
Gloucester is approximately 20 minutes from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport, approximately 60 minutes from Norfolk International Airport, and approximately 90 minutes from Richmond International Airport.

Get around
There is no public transportation system in Gloucester County. Vehicle transportation is recommended. The majority of businesses and tourist attractions are located on or near US-17, the main artery through the county.

See

 * The historic Gloucester Courthouse area (accessed via Main Street) includes the historic Courthouse. Located nearby is the Gloucester Museum of History. The museum is open Monday through Friday, 10AM - 3PM and Saturdays 11AM - 4PM.
 * The historic Gloucester Courthouse area (accessed via Main Street) includes the historic Courthouse. Located nearby is the Gloucester Museum of History. The museum is open Monday through Friday, 10AM - 3PM and Saturdays 11AM - 4PM.
 * The historic Gloucester Courthouse area (accessed via Main Street) includes the historic Courthouse. Located nearby is the Gloucester Museum of History. The museum is open Monday through Friday, 10AM - 3PM and Saturdays 11AM - 4PM.

Do
In the summer months, public beach access is available at Gloucester Point.

Beaverdam Park, located at 8687 Roaring Springs Road, is a 1340-acre park surrounding a 635-acre lake. The park offers numerous hiking trails, and fishing and canoeing are popular activities in the lake.

The annual Daffodil Festival occurs in late March/early April. The festival celebrates Gloucester's status as a large cultivator of the Daffodil Flower. Festivities occur on Main Street in the Gloucester Courthouse area and include food, children's activities, art displays, craft vendors and Daffodil-related exhibits.

The annual Guinea Jubilee occurs in late September. The festival celebrates the Guinea area of Gloucester County, home to a large population of watermen. The festival is held each year at the Abingdon Ruritan Club off of Guinea Road. The Jubilee showcases the fine seafood of the Guinea area.

Buy
The Gloucester Courthouse area, accessible off of US-17 via US-17 Business (Main Street) is home to numerous shops and restaurants.

Eat

In addition, fast food restaurants operate at Gloucester Point and Gloucester Courthouse. An Applebee's and Ruby Tuesday's operate near Gloucester Courthouse.

Drink
There are a few sports bars in Gloucester, but no dance clubs or nightclubs. However, many of the full-service restaurants offer bar service.

Go next

 * Yorktown, site of the final major battle of the American Revolutionary War, is located across the York River from Gloucester. The National Park Service maintains a visitor center (admission required) and tours of battlefields and historic sites associated with the Siege of Yorktown.  The private Yorktown Victory Center (admission required), located near the Park Service's site, offers additional perspective and recreations of the battle.  Yorktown also offers public beach access and shopping along the York River.
 * Williamsburg is approximately 30 minutes from Gloucester Point via the National Park Service's Colonial Parkway. Colonial Williamsburg offers a living recreation of the colonial capital of Virginia.  Located near the Colonial Williamsburg site is the campus of the College of William and Mary.  Williamsburg is also home to numerous outlet shopping centers, and the Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA amusement parks.
 * Jamestown is approximately 45 minutes from Gloucester Point. Home to the first permanent English settlement in the U.S., Jamestown is home to the National Park Service's Historic Jamestowne and the state-managed Jamestown Settlement Park.

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Gloucester County (New Jersey)

Gloucester County is in the Delaware River Region of New Jersey.

See
Rowan University

Buy

 * Deptford Mall, the county's largest shopping mall in Deptford Township

Drink
Landmark Americana, corner of Main and 322. Popular during the school year, especially on Thursday nights. Excellent wings and french fries.

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Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire is a county in south-west England. It comprises part of the Cotswold Hills, part of the valley of the River Severn, and the entire Forest of Dean. The county seat is Gloucester and other principal towns include Cheltenham, Stroud, Cirencester, and Tewkesbury.

Cities

 * – cathedral city and county town of Gloucestershire

Towns

 * – spa town and home of the Cheltenham Racecourse.
 * – main town of the Cotswolds. Article also covers nearby
 * and the Five Valley villages such as Nailsworth and Minchinhampton
 * – historic town famed for its role in the Wars of the Roses.
 * – has medieval castle and a popular high street, also known for its churches, pubs and former railway station
 * – a small Cotswold town, home to Sudeley Castle and Hailes Abbey
 * and Chipping Sodbury
 * and the Five Valley villages such as Nailsworth and Minchinhampton
 * – historic town famed for its role in the Wars of the Roses.
 * – has medieval castle and a popular high street, also known for its churches, pubs and former railway station
 * – a small Cotswold town, home to Sudeley Castle and Hailes Abbey
 * and Chipping Sodbury
 * and Chipping Sodbury
 * and Chipping Sodbury

Villages

 * – village, home to Berkeley Castle, a magnificent medieval fortress and scene of the gruesome murder of King Edward II in 1327
 * – a large Cotswold village known for its picturesque beauty. Still features some interesting, independent shops.
 * – a village known for its Roman villa.
 * – a quintessential English village nestled in the Cotswolds. The dour name refers to the wetlands and the River Eye which flows through the village. From here, you can walk to Upper Slaughter – a similarly beautiful village – in a matter of minutes.
 * and the Severn Bridge
 * and the Severn Bridge

Other destinations

 * – an affluent and picturesque area between Cheltenham and Oxford

Understand
The county of Gloucestershire is divided into several districts for administrative purposes. These are: Gloucester, Cheltenham, the Forest of Dean, Tewkesbury, Stroud, and the Cotswold district. The former two are almost entirely urban, with Gloucester being the more industrial and working-class city relative to the rather genteel town of Cheltenham - and a strong rivalry between the two exists. The other, more rural, districts surround the two towns with the Forest of Dean covering the west of the county, Tewkesbury covering the north and centre, Stroud covering the south, and Cotswold covering the east.

The district of South Gloucestershire is a fully independent authority, and is only part of the county for ceremonial and historical purposes. The area was briefly part of a county called Avon which included Bristol together with all of its suburbs, but this arrangement was very unpopular and was abolished in 1996.

By car
The M5 motorway and M4 motorway both cross the region. The Severn Bridges are themselves major landmarks. The A40 is a significant road that connects the county from west to east.

By plane
Gloucestershire itself has  in Staverton and while small in size, there are numerous flights available.

Alternatively there is, as well as  ,   and   via car or public transport.

Get around
Gloucestershire is served by reasonable levels of public transport for a rural county, particularly in Gloucester and Cheltenham.

Stagecoach provide the majority of bus services around the county, as well as connections to locations outside the county including Swindon, Oxford, and Hereford. Services are most frequent on the routes connecting Gloucester and Cheltenham, but frequencies from either to Stroud and Tewkesbury are hourly or better, with Cirencester having an hourly bus from Cheltenham. Most buses have numbers but the local services within Cheltenham have letters instead.

Trains connect Cheltenham and Gloucester with services then continuing to either Lydney (and then South Wales), Cam and Dursley (then Bristol), or Stroud and Kemble (then Swindon and London). In general trains are faster than buses but are much less frequent, and Cheltenham's railway station is located around a mile from the town centre. Note that Moreton-in-Marsh station, in the far north of the county, does not have direct train services to anywhere else in Gloucestershire, and is actually on the Worcester to Oxford line.

The more rural parts of the county have a more sporadic service, particularly in the Cotswolds. Pulham's are the main operators here, but there a number of smaller independent operators too. In these areas you can generally get around with careful planning, but it is probably necessary to hire a car if you want to see most attractions in the area.

South Gloucestershire's public transport network is more closely linked with Bristol than it is with the north of the county, and here First Bus provide many of the services. To get here from Gloucester or Cheltenham, it is usually best to take a train to Yate or Bristol Parkway (the latter of which is in Gloucestershire), and then use local buses to reach your final destination.

Eat
Gloucestershire is known for several food stuffs, including its own breed of pig, the Gloucestershire Old Spot:

Drink

 * Wine: Three Choirs is a vineyard in Newent.

Stay safe

 * In emergencies call 999 or 112, in non-emergencies call 101 for police assistance.

Go next

 * Bristol

Gloucestershire

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Glovertown

Glovertown is a town of 2,000 people (2016) in Central Newfoundland. It is a base for exploring Terra Nova National Park.

History
Glovertown was founded as "Bloody Bay". That name dated back to the 18th century and supposedly it referred to a massacre of a family of 11 by Beothuk Aboriginals that were living in the area at the time. The town was renamed Alexander Bay in 1894. During 1894, a section of railway was being built in the area. A few years later the town was renamed "Glovertown", after Sir John Hawley Glover who served as the Governor of Newfoundland from 1876 to 1881 and from 1883 to 1885.

The first settlers of Glovertown appeared in the early 19th century. In 1845, 12 people lived there. By 1857 there were only 10 and by 1862 there Glovertown became a thriving center for the fishery, boat building and lumbering industries.

In 1913, one of the sawmills at Rosedale exploded and six people were killed. In 1946 there was a fire that was started by sparks coming from a passing train. The fire destroyed 46 homes. Two schools, several businesses and 390 km² of timber were also destroyed during the fire. The lumber industry has never recovered from this loss.

Eventually people from Greenspond, Flat Island, Bragg's Island, and Gooseberry Island began to resettle to Glovertown and the influx of new people brought new industries to the town, including dairy and construction.

Get in
Glovertown can be accessed on Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway) east of Gander and Gambo and west of Terra Nova National Park. There are two exits: one that leads directly onto Station Road in Glovertown and another that leads to Eastport and Traytown.

Get around
Glovertown is primarily a one-street town, with other smaller residential roads along the way. You can arrive through Traytown on Main Street North or through Station Road and from there, you just have to follow Main Street.

Sleep

 * Splash-n-Putt Cabins - see listing under "Do"
 * Splash-n-Putt Cabins - see listing under "Do"
 * Splash-n-Putt Cabins - see listing under "Do"

Go next

 * Terra Nova National Park: The landscape of the park varies from the rugged cliffs and sheltered inlets of the coastal region to the rolling forested hills, bogs and ponds of the inland. Popular summer activities in the Park include camping, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, biking and boat tours. Winter is also a good time to explore the park by cross-country skiing or snowshoeing the trails and winter camping at Newman Sound.

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Glumsø

Glumsø is a city in Zealand.

Get in
From Copenhagen, take a train in the direction of Nykøbing Falster and you will be there in 50 minutes. From nearby Sorø you will have to take a train first to Ringsted and then change trains.

Get around
The town is manageable by foot.

Eat
The best option is Glumsø Kro & Hotel, see below.

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Gniezno

Gniezno is a city in Greater Poland in Poland. It is traditionally regarded as having been the first capital of Poland, and has been witness to many important events in early Polish history. Gniezno has become the seat of the second Polish diocese (after Poznań) and the first archbishopric. The coronations of several kings of Poland took place in the Gniezno cathedral.

Gniezno is situated in the northeastern part of the Greater Poland, between three lakes: Jelonek, Swietokrzyskie and Winiary, in what is called the Gniezno Lake District. It is only 50 kilometres away from Poznań and relatively close to Kujawsko-Pomorskie.

By plane
The nearest airports with scheduled passenger service are in Poznań (50 km) and Bydgoszcz (90 km).

By train
Gniezno is an important railroad junction, so there are many options to travel to and from the city by rail. The main rail line through Gniezno is Poznań-Gniezno-Inowrocław, where it is forks out to Gdańsk through Bydgoszcz and to Olsztyn through Toruń, with numerous connections:
 * to Poznań up to 17 daily regional trains and 6-10 (depending on season) fast ones. The travel time to Poznań varies from 40-45 for fast trains to 55 for the local ones (stopping at every station).
 * to Bydgoszcz and Gdańsk: 4 regional trains and 4-7 fast ones
 * to Toruń and Olsztyn 2 local trains and 3 fast ones.

Another line runs from Gniezno to Września and Jarocin, with 4 local trains daily (including two coordinated in Jarocin with trains to Wrocław).

An interesting alternative for those traveling to Gniezno from the South-East is a journey by a local narrow-gauge railway. It runs over a 38 km route during spring and summer weekends, and on other days by special request. Details (Polish only) -.

By bus
Gniezno is a big bus travel junction, as well. Most coaches go not - as you might think - to Poznań (trains are dominating on this route), but to other places in the region (only routes to tourist places are mentioned):
 * Bydgoszcz: 7 buses daily
 * Czerniejewo (a beautiful historic palace): more than 30 daily
 * Imiolki (the Dominican Fish-Gate): 11 daily
 * Konin: 14 buses daily
 * Kruszwica through Strzelno: 8 daily
 * Skorzecin (a lake resort): 12 daily
 * Wenecja through Biskupin: 9 buses daily
 * Wągrowiec: 9 daily
 * Września: 18 daily
 * Żnin: 10 buses daily

By car
The main road passing through Gniezno is the country road nr 5, linking the town with Poznań and Wrocław in the south and with Bydgoszcz and Gdańsk in the north and passing through such attractions like Biskupin, Wenecja or Znin. The other roads passing through Gniezno are: country road nr 15 - enabling you to get to Kruszwica, Strzelno or Toruń; local road nr 260 - for those travelling in the Lake District nearby Powidz, 190 - to Wągrowiec and 197 to Slawa through the northern parts of Lednicki Landscape Park.

On foot
Most tourists will find it unnecessary to use public transport in Gniezno, as all main tourist attractions are situated in the very centre (6-8 minute walk from both rail and bus station).

By bus
The network consists of 16 city bus lines and 1 suburban line. Some lines run only few times a day (e.g. in peak hours).

The fee structure is simple - single ride will cost you 2 zloty (€0.45), the fee doubles at night (23-5). If you travel more, you can use 11-ride ticket for 21 zloty. Unfortunately, there're no multiple-day tickets, the only option for those staying in the city for longer are monthly tickets - for one line: 50 zlotys (€12), for two lines: 60, for the whole network: 100 zlotys.

More information: free phone number: 9285 or.

See

Visits to the Bronze Door and the cathedral's crypt are permitted only with a guide.

In the vicinity
As Gniezno is in the Lake District, many accommodation options are well out of the city:

Go next
The large cities of Poznań, Bydgoszcz and Toruń are within 60-90 minutes from Gniezno by road or rail.

The area around Gniezno is rich in historic monuments and places of interest:
 * Ostrów Lednicki - an island on Lednica Lake with preserved remnants of a medieval fortress from 10th century; one of the most important places on the Piast Route.
 * Dziekanowice - located next to Ostrów Lednicki, with an open-air museum of Greater Poland architecture
 * The Fish-Gate (a large girder construction shaped after the early Christian symbol) in Imiołki. Every year in May or June, the Dominican Order holds a large Catholic youth gathering there.
 * Timber churches in Weglewo and Lubowo
 * Czerniejewo with a beautiful classicist palace, stables and carriage house
 * Żnin, Biskupin and Wenecja with settlements of so-called Lusitian culture from 2700 years ago all connected via narrow gauge railway
 * Trzemeszno with one of polish oldest churches
 * Strzelno - a romanesque rotunda and the Trinity Church with famous columns presenting human virtues and sins
 * Mogilno with a romanesque church of St. John

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