Sandomierz
Sign in to saveSandomierz (pronounced: ; , ) is a historic town in south-eastern Poland with 23,863 inhabitants (), situated on the Vistula River near its confluence with the San, in the Sandomierz Basin. It is the capital of Sandomierz County within the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. Sandomierz is known for its preserved Old Town, a major cultural and tourist attraction which the President of Poland declared a National Monument of Poland in 2017.
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Sandomierz is a historic town in southeastern Poland located where two rivers meet, with a well-preserved Old Town that was officially designated a National Monument of Poland in 2017. The town serves as the capital of Sandomierz County and is an important cultural and tourist destination known for its historical significance.
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19 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Early history
- Modern era
- Sandomierz Cathedral and St Paul's Church blood painting
- The world wars
- Climate
- Points of interest
- Education
- Sports
- International relations
- Twin towns — Sister cities
- Gallery
- Notable residents
- Webcams
- Virtual walks
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- References
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Sandomierz (pronounced: ; , ) is a historic town in south-eastern Poland with 23,863 inhabitants (), situated on the Vistula River near its confluence with the San, in the Sandomierz Basin. It is the capital of Sandomierz County within the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. Sandomierz is known for its preserved Old Town, a major cultural and tourist attraction which the President of Poland declared a National Monument of Poland in 2017.
In the past, Sandomierz was one of the most important urban centers not only of Lesser Poland, but also of the whole country. It was a royal city of the Polish Crown and functioned as a regional administrative centre from the High Middle Ages to the 19th century.