Polanów () is a town in northern Poland, located in the Koszalin County of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. It has 2,949 inhabitants (2017). History The settlement was first mentioned in 13th century, and was granted town rights in 1313 under Lübeck law. The town was completely destroyed during World War II, in fires set by victorious Red Army soldiers. Points of interest Gołogóra transmitter, a facility for FM-/TV-broadcasting with 2 guyed masts, which are 271 respectively 115 metres tall Historic churches: Church of the Assumption, Exaltation of the Holy Cross church Zalew Polanowski (artificial lake) Historical watermill complex Town twinning Polanów is twinned with: Gedern, Germany Rothenklempenow, Germany Notable people Julius Leopold Pagel (1851–1912) a German physician and historian of medicine. References External links Official town webpage Cities and towns in West Pomeranian Voivodeship Koszalin County