Place:Darłowo, Koszalin, Poland

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NameDarłowo
Alt namesDarlowosource: Canby, Historic Places (1984) I, 227
Królewskie Miasto Darłowosource: Wikipedia
Rügenwaldesource: Rand McNally Atlas (1989) I-150
Rügenwaldesource: Wikipedia
The Royal City of Darłowosource: Wikipedia
TypeTown
Coordinates54.417°N 16.417°E
Located inKoszalin, Poland
Also located inZachodniopomorskie, Poland     (1000 - )
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Darłowo (Polish pronunciation: ; ; ), in full The Royal City of Darłowo, is a seaside town in the West Pomeranian Region, at the south coast of the Baltic Sea, north-western Poland, with 13,324 inhabitants as of December 2021.[1] Located in Sławno County in West Pomeranian Voivodeship since 1999, it was previously in the Koszalin Voivodeship (1950–1998).

The earliest archaeological signs of a settlement in the area occurred when Roman merchants travelled along the Amber Road in the hope of trading precious metals like bronze and silver for amber. By the 11th century the location of the later town was already becoming a significant trading point. The settlement received its city rights under Lübeck law from the wealthy Pomeranian nobles in 1312, which additionally contributed to the development of the town. Over the years Dukes of Pomerania constructed a Ducal Castle called Dirlow on a nearby island and chose it as their seat. In 1412 Rügenwalde (Darłowo) became part of the Hanseatic League and had its own trade fleet, larger than in other surrounding towns; it actively traded with Lübeck, while boats and ships owned by local merchants travelled as far as Normandy and Spain.[2]

In 1878 the town gained a railway connection to Danzig (Gdańsk) and Stettin (Szczecin); it simultaneously became a popular health resort, mainly due to the exceptional climate. Between 1871 and 1945, Rügenwalde (Darłowo) was part of Germany and was the site of a highly guarded military base. It was here that the largest artillery piece in the world, Schwerer Gustav, was constructed and tested by the Nazis during World War II.

The original medieval outline of Darłowo, based on the one in Lübeck with a typical square marketplace, has been preserved to this day. The Old Town, Ducal Castle and local beaches are popular among holidaymakers. Darłowo is also an important historical centre as it is the birthplace of Eric the Pomeranian, King of Denmark, Sweden and Norway.

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