Reszel
Reszel | |
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Town center Saints Peter and Paul church | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Interactive map of Reszel | |
Reszel | |
| Coordinates: 54°3′5″N 21°8′45″E / 54.05139°N 21.14583°E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Warmian-Masurian |
| County | Kętrzyn |
| Gmina | Reszel |
| Town rights | 1337 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.82 km2 (1.47 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 4,896 |
| • Density | 1,280/km2 (3,320/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 11-440 |
| Vehicle registration | NKE |
| Website | www |
Reszel [ˈrɛʂɛl] ⓘ (German: Rößel; Prussian: Resel or Resl) is a town in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northeastern Poland. As of 2012 the population was 4,896. A small medieval town situated in the historical Warmia region, Reszel possesses many architecturally renowned monuments and various attractions. The Gothic castle, the main square and the core surrounded by brick defense walls are popular among incoming tourists.
In 2004 Reszel became the first Polish town to join Cittaslow.