Facts in brief:
Located on W bank of Oder river, opposite Slubice, Poland; was early medieval settlement of Franconian colonists & traders; joined Hanseatic League in 1368; was important site of commerce & education; sacked by Swedes 17th cen.; damaged in WW II.
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