Tarnów
Sign in to saveTarnów () is a city in southeastern Poland with 105,922 inhabitants and a metropolitan area population of 269,000 inhabitants. The city is situated in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. It is a major rail junction, located on the strategic east–west connection from Lviv to Kraków, and two additional lines, one of which links the city with the Slovak border.
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Tarnów is a city in southeastern Poland with roughly 106,000 residents that serves as a major transportation hub, strategically positioned on the railway line connecting Lviv and Kraków as well as on routes toward Slovakia. The city's importance derives largely from its role as a key rail junction linking eastern and western Europe across important transit routes.
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- {{anchor|Names and etymology}}Names and etymology
- History
- Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
- Habsburg Empire
- Second Polish Republic
- World War II
- The Jews of Tarnów
- Holocaust resistance
- Property restoration
- Post-war period
- Geography
- Climate
- Economy
- Transport
- Politics
- Tourism
- Attractions
- Education
- Sports
- Religion
- International relations
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Notable people
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Tarnów () is a city in southeastern Poland with 105,922 inhabitants and a metropolitan area population of 269,000 inhabitants. The city is situated in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. It is a major rail junction, located on the strategic east–west connection from Lviv to Kraków, and two additional lines, one of which links the city with the Slovak border.
Tarnów is known for its traditional Polish architecture, which was influenced by foreign cultures and foreigners that once lived in the area, most notably Jews, Germans and Austrians. The Old Town, featuring 16th century tenements, houses and defensive walls, has been preserved. Tarnów is also the warmest city of Poland, with the highest long-term mean annual temperature in the whole country.