Crossing the bridge between Frankfurt Oder and Slubice - Walking from Germany to Poland

Описание: Frankfurt an der Oder is town about a 100 kilometers east of Berlin. Frankfurt an der Order is located right at the border between Germany and Poland. The river Oder markt the actual border. On the other side of the river, one can find Slubice, a town in Poland. Before World War II, Frankfurt Oder and Slubice were one and the same town, located in Germany. In 1945, the Allies decided that the river Oder would be the border between the two countries. Therefore a huge chunk of Frankfurt Oder ended up being located in Poland. Today, the economy, population and culture of Frankfurt Oder and Slubice are very much connected. The physical connection consists of a brdge that can be walke freely without any interference of customs. Frankfurt an der Oder is known to some as being the most ugly town of Germany. I have visited Frankfurt Oder and it deserves much more credit. Yes, the city faces challenges because of a population decline that is going on for decades. But the city center of Frankfurt Oder is a pleasant place to hang about, do some shopping and have lunch.