Bergisch Gladbach, GermanyLocated on the opposite bank of the Rhine River from Cologne, about 10 kilometers east of Cologne, the population is about 109,000 inhabitants (2012). Bergisch Gladbach, however, is one of the smallest "big" cities in North Rhine-Westphalia. In its current status, the city emerged on January 1, 1975, as part of the district reform of North Rhine-Westphalia, when the old city of Bergisch Gladbach, together with the city of Abensberg and the area of Schildgen, which then belonged to the municipality of Odenthal, was merged into the new city of Bergisch Gladbach (see § 2 of the Cologne Law). This merger was a prerequisite for the city's population to cross the 100,000 mark in 1977. Until the beginning of the 20th century, iron ore was mined in the city. The local restaurant Vendome was recognized in 2011 as one of the 25 best restaurants in the world (21st place according to the British specialized magazine "Restaurant").The city is home to the private amateur observatory Bergisch-Gladbach, where about 400 asteroids have been discovered.

The city is located in the south of Poland, in the historical region of Silesia, on the Kłodnica and Rava rivers.Since 1999, Katowice has become the center of the Silesian Voivodeship, in 1975-1998 it was the center of the Katowice Voivodeship. Katowice is the central city of the Upper Silesian industrial district and the main city of the Upper Silesian agglomeration.The center of the coal and metallurgical industries.

The city has been known since 973, when Emperor Otto II the Red granted the territory in the Loka Mountains to Bishop Freising. Because of this, the settlement was named Škofja Loka (Slovene: škof - bishop). In the Middle Ages, the settlement grew, occupying the territory around the confluence of the Seleška Sora and Poljanska Sora rivers. In 1274, the settlement received the status of a city. At the beginning of the XIV century the city wall was built. In 1511, the city was severely damaged by the Indria earthquake. In the XVI-XVIII centuries, a large number of stone buildings were built in the city, most of which have been preserved, which brought the old town of Škofja Loka the fame of the best surviving medieval towns in Slovenia.

Palanga is a resort town in western Lithuania, located along the Baltic Sea and occupying 25 km of the coastline. It is located less than 20 km from the border with Latvia. The name of the city is derived from the Lithuanian etymology. Po lang, which means "to the windows". There is a very interesting legend that tells about the sand that covered the house of one of the first inhabitants of Palanga up to the windows.The name of the city most likely comes from the Baltic "root", which means a low muddy place.Since 1824 Palanga belonged to the family of Counts Tiskeviči.During the First World War, Palanga was occupied by the Germans. And in 1919-1921 Palanga became part of the independent Republic of Latvia, but the majority of the population was Lithuanian. By an international arbitration award of March 30, 1921, Palanga was transferred to Lithuania. And in 1933 Palanga received the rights of a city.The city's coat of arms depicts a crown over an amber necklace on a blue shield.The largest attraction in Palanga is the Amber Museum, which is located in the former Tiskevičiai Palace.Between Palanga and Švento is Palanga International Airport, the third largest after Vilnius and Kaunas air ports. Palanga Airport provides regular flights to the Scandinavian countries, Germany and to the largest city in the Baltic States - Riga (the capital of Latvia).As for how to get from Ukraine to your friends in Lithuania, the easiest way to get there is by plane with a stopover in Riga (Latvia).

In 2006, the Polish city of Jarocin with a population of 26 thousand inhabitants became another sister city. It is a part of the Greater Poland Voivodeship. The area of the settlement is 1,464 hectares; the distance to Warsaw is 242 km. For most people, Jarocin is associated with two things: a rock festival and a furniture factory. But few people know that the city is also famous for its tourist areas. A leisurely walk around the Polish countryside will definitely not be boring. Everyone will find something for themselves. For example, the dense forests are an ideal place for outdoor activities: hiking, Nordic walking, and fiction writers will be fascinated by the beautiful landscapes, mansions and palaces, churches and chapels. And those looking for peace and quiet will find it near water bodies. Adventure seekers can find many interesting places shrouded in legends and rich in history. The earliest historical mention of the city dates back to the mid-thirteenth century. The archaeological sites found testify to early prehistoric settlements. Some of them date back up to 5000 years.In general, the city was founded and developed as a trading village, as it was located at the crossroads of the main routes from Poznan to Kalisz, Toruń and Wroclaw.The name Jarocin first appeared in a document issued on November 30, 1257.For centuries, three nationalities have peacefully coexisted in Jarocin: Poles, Germans and Jews. A few hundred meters from each other there were Catholic and Protestant churches and a synagogue. But history has made its own adjustments, and now Poles are the predominantly Polish population. People whose names can be found in the political history of Germany and studies of the history of art in Europe were born in Jarocin. These are Eduard Lasker, a lawyer, founder and leader of the Liberal Party in Germany; the world-famous singer Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, the famous artist Emil Leventhal, and other personalities.For a long time, the city has been hosting a rock music festival, which attracts thousands of fans. That is why Jarocin is also called the capital of Polish rock.

Gradually, neighboring Poland also extended a hand of friendship. Thus, in 2004, Tuszyn, which is part of the Lodz Voivodeship and has the status of an urban-rural gmina, became our sister city. 7200 people live on the territory of 23.25 km.40%he main income to the budget comes from the trade of the famous "Tuszyn markets" (owned by the city). The main assortment is clothing made in Poland. The market in Tushyn is very popular in Central Europe and about 800 companies operate on its territory. And this is not surprising. After all, several centuries ago, the city received the Magdeburg Law and became open for commercial purposes. Numerous fairs were held here, sometimes up to 12 times a year. Merchants from Silesia, Mazovia and Greater Poland came to Tuszyn. Now the entire town staff consists of 80 people, who, in addition to the town hall, work in the gymnasium, clinic, municipal police (although there is also a voivodeship and state police). An interesting building in Tuszyn is their swimming pool, which was built on a turnkey basis with budgetary funds - with the provision of all relevant services. The town's population of 80% works without leaving the town.And since 1928, one of the largest pulmonary hospitals in Poland has been operating here.The creation of Tuszyn is associated with a legend that dates back to the time of King Władysław Jagiełło. Once upon a time, this area was a large hotel that opened its doors to kings and princes. Especially when the nobles "indulged" in hunting and needed to rest. It was during one such hunting "outing" that King Władysław's son went missing. After a long search, he was found by a knight who shouted with great joy: "The king's son is here." In gratitude for his rescued descendant, Vladyslav decided to build a town here and gave it the name Tusyn, which today has become Tushyn.Tushyn is an extremely clean town, and the people are friendly and cheerful. They don't have the constant worries and preoccupations that are characteristic of our people. They enjoy life there.

Yes, and we have a namesake. However, he lives in Hungary. However, this did not prevent us from establishing friendly relations. In 2004, too. Bucha, Hungary, is a small village with a population of 2,500 people. They are one hour ahead of us in the time zone. Therefore, when we talk about Békész, we mean Bucha, and vice versa (something like Irpin and its neighboring villages).Békész has a population of 21,544 people on its 127.23 km2 territory. The Keres river flows through the city, and the border with Romania is 30 km to the east. Bekesh (Hungarian for "peaceful") was once a castle, and between the 11th and 15th centuries it became the capital of the committee of the same name. It began to recover only in the eighteenth century and already had five neighborhoods and three churches (Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox).