Reszel

Reszel
Castle of Warmian bishops
Saints Peter and Paul church
Castle courtyard
Former Jesuit church
  • From top, left to right: Reszel Castle
  • Saints Peter and Paul church
  • Castle courtyard
  • Former Jesuit church
  • Town center
  • Former Jesuit College
Flag of Reszel
Flag
Coat of arms of Reszel
Coat of arms
Reszel is located in Poland
Reszel
Reszel
Coordinates: 54°3′5″N 21°8′45″E / 54.05139°N 21.14583°E / 54.05139; 21.14583
Country Poland
Voivodeship Warmian-Masurian
CountyKętrzyn
GminaReszel
Town rights1337
Area
 • Total3.82 km2 (1.47 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total4,896
 • Density1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
11-440
Vehicle registrationNKE
Websitehttp://www.reszel.pl/

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 very popular among incoming tourists.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Castle in Reszel". Retrieved 2 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Reszel - Cittaslow International". Retrieved 2 April 2017.