Wieliczka
Sign in to saveWieliczka (; ) is a historic town in southern Poland, situated within the Kraków metropolitan area in Lesser Poland Voivodeship since 1999. The town was initially founded in 1290 by Premislaus II of Poland. Nowadays, it is mostly known for the Wieliczka Salt Mine, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978, and the historic old town core which was listed as one of National Polish Monuments in 1994. The population in 2023 was estimated at 27,845.
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Wieliczka is a historic town in southern Poland, near Kraków, that was founded in 1290 and is home to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, which has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978. The town's old core and its famous salt mine are considered important cultural monuments, making it a significant historical site in Poland.
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Place details
- Locality
- Wieliczka
- Region
- województwo małopolskie
- Country
- Polska
- Population
- 18,677
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- Geographic location
- Culture
- History
- Medieval times
- 17th to 18th century
- 18th to 19th century
- 20th to 21st century
- Sport
- Economy
- International relations
- Twin towns – Sister cities
- Notable residents
- Gallery
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Wieliczka (; ) is a historic town in southern Poland, situated within the Kraków metropolitan area in Lesser Poland Voivodeship since 1999. The town was initially founded in 1290 by Premislaus II of Poland. Nowadays, it is mostly known for the Wieliczka Salt Mine, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978, and the historic old town core which was listed as one of National Polish Monuments in 1994. The population in 2023 was estimated at 27,845.
==Geographic location== The city of Wieliczka lies in the south central part of Poland, within the Małopolska (Lesser Poland) province. The city is located to the southeast of Kraków and not far from the town of Niepołomice. The Wieliczka Salt Mine – one of the world's oldest operating salt mines, has been established on significant salt deposits which are also present in nearby Bochnia.