Reszel

Also known as Rößel

Reszel (; 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.

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Locality: Reszel
Region: województwo warmińsko-mazurskie
Country: Polska
Population: 5,226
Timezone: Europe/Warsaw

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Settlement.name: Reszel
Settlement.image_shield: POL Reszel COA.svg
Settlement.image_flag: POL gmina Reszel flag.svg
Settlement.pushpin_map: Poland
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Voivodeship
Settlement.subdivision_type2: County
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Kętrzyn
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Gmina
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Reszel
Settlement.established_title: Town rights
Settlement.established_date: 1337
Settlement.area_total_km2: 3.82
Settlement.population_as_of: 2012
Settlement.population_total: 4896
Settlement.population_density_km2: auto
Settlement.timezone: CET
Settlement.utc_offset: +1

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History
Tourist attractions
Sports
Notable residents
Images
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References
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In 2004 Reszel became the first Polish town to join Cittaslow.

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