Germany: The Town of Schwedt/Oder

Schwedt (or Schwedt/Oder is a town in northeastern Brandenburg, Germany.
It is the largest town of the Uckermark district, located near the Oder River close to the border with Poland.
The formerly agrarian town today has one of the largest oil refineries in Germany, established in 1958 and connected to the Russian Druzhba pipeline network, and is the largest location of paper industry in Europe.
Most industries were located in the remote area during communist rule in the 1960s and 1970s.
Large residential areas were built for the workers moving to Schwedt. About 9% of the town's flats are in prefab concrete buildings (Plattenbau) dating from the era.
As many jobs were lost after German reunification and the return to market economy, Schwedt has lost a quarter of its population since 1990.
In recent decades, Schwedt became a model town for the demolition of Plattenbau housing to combat urban decay.
Source: Wikipedia
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Thank you for this lovely visit to the city of Schwedt, interesting and rich in colors. Take care of yourself.
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Thank you for your comment François. For you too, take care and stay healthy.
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