Atrakcje: Słoneczne

Things to do in Osiedle Słoneczne: Rubinowy Staw pond with its paths, the Our Lady of Fatima shrine and a steel-and-glass monument from 2001.

Osiedle Słoneczne is a residential district of Szczecin with a small pond, a modern church and one monument. Everything lies within a short walk, so an hour or two is enough.

Where to relax by the water in Osiedle Słoneczne and what to see?

The easiest start is Rubinowy Staw, which is ringed by paths with benches. A modern shrine stands nearby, so you can visit both on one walk.

Rubinowy Staw (Ruby Pond), also called the Purple Pond, is a small field pond near ulica Jasna and ulica Lniana. Sanktuarium Matki Bożej Fatimskiej w Szczecinie (Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima) was built in 1987-1988 as a votive offering for the saving of John Paul II's life. Its centrepiece is a figure of Our Lady of Fatima, crowned by the pope in 1987.

A place of remembrance by Rubinowy Staw

Pomnik Niepodległości (Independence Monument) stands at ulica Jasna 105, about 50 metres south of the pond. It is a modern composition of steel and blue glass, unveiled in 2001. A group of four authors designed it.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Independence Monument in Osiedle Słoneczne?

It stands at ulica Jasna 105, about 50 metres south of Rubinowy Staw.

Is Rubinowy Staw free?

Yes, it is an open pond with paths and benches.