Bydgoszcz is a city in northern Poland founded in 1038 and granted city rights in 1346. It is located on the Brda and Vistula rivers and has a population of over 350,000, making it the 8th largest city in Poland. Bydgoszcz has a long history as a trade and cultural center with notable landmarks like the Mill Island, St. Vincent de Paul Basilica, and Opera Nova theater.