On Niepodległości Street, opposite the city park, stand Baroque sculptures from the 18th century depicting Jupiter, Juno, Hercules, and Medusa. This suits a stay with an interest in visible cultural heritage.
You can book a hotel in Eylau for your trip.
Geographic location
Iława is a city in Poland's Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship and the seat of Iława County.
The former Imperial Road, now Niepodległości Street, remains the city's main street and runs alongside the city park; restaurants and pubs are located there.
Nature
Iława lies on Lake Jeziorak and in the Green Lungs of Poland area; the Iława Lake District Landscape Park borders the city to the west and north.
Experiences
The area around Iława is associated with sailing, mushroom picking, walks, and cycling tours. This combination suits a trip intended to combine water, nature, and exercise.
Culture
In the surrounding area of Iława lies Szymbark – a fortified castle from the 13th–14th centuries. In the wider regional area around Iława lies Ostróda – a 14th-century Teutonic Castle; Dylewska Góra is also located in this wider regional area.
History
Iława's origins are traced back to 1305: a new settlement was founded on a peninsula of Lake Jeziorak and granted town rights; a town charter followed in 1317.
Activities
Iława has a beach at Prawdziwka Beach on Chodkiewicza Street; a 100-meter course was used there during a swimming event.
More local pages: Urowo, Międzychód, Siemiany, Szałkowo, Jaskowo, Mątyki, Kałduny, Wola