Słupsk is a small city in Poland situated about 15 miles from the Baltic Sea. Until 1945, the city’s name was Stolp and most of the population was of German descent. The Stolp synagogue was destroyed during Kristallnacht the night of 9/10 November 1938. Largely untouched by fighting during both World Wars, invading Russian soldiers were ordered to burn the city resulting in most of the old city being destroyed.

I drove through Słupsk many times when I travelled for work to the nearby village of Redzikowo, but in February 2024 I stayed in Słupsk and enjoyed walking around the neighborhood. Mexican and Indian restaurants were within walking distance and I enjoyed them very much. The hotel was near the synagogue’s location and there is a plaque indicating where it was before being destroyed.

While Słupsk is peaceful and contains some beautiful buildings, walkways along its river, and very good local food, I don’t think I would come back unless I was sent there by my job.

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