Wieluń
Sign in to saveWieluń () is a town in south-central Poland with 21,624 inhabitants (2021). The town is the seat of the Gmina Wieluń and Wieluń County, and is located within the Łódź Voivodeship. Wieluń is a capital of the historical Wieluń Land.
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Wieluń is a town in south-central Poland with a population of about 21,600 people that serves as the administrative center for both its local district (Gmina Wieluń) and Wieluń County. The town holds historical significance as the capital of the Wieluń Land region and is located in the Łódź Voivodeship.
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Place details
- Locality
- Wieluń
- Region
- województwo łódzkie
- Country
- Polska
- Population
- 21,624
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20 sectionsContents
- Origin of the name
- History
- Middle Ages
- Modern era
- World War II
- Climate
- Sights
- Demographics
- Transport
- Roads
- Railways
- Public transport
- Sports
- Notable residents
- Districts
- International relations
- Twin towns – Sister cities
- See also
- References
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Wieluń () is a town in south-central Poland with 21,624 inhabitants (2021). The town is the seat of the Gmina Wieluń and Wieluń County, and is located within the Łódź Voivodeship. Wieluń is a capital of the historical Wieluń Land.
Wieluń has a long and rich history. In the past, it used to be an important urban trade centre of the Kingdom of Poland. Several Polish kings and notables visited the town, but following the catastrophic Swedish Deluge (1655–1660), Wieluń declined and never regained its status. In September 1939, during the invasion of Poland, it was heavily bombed by the Luftwaffe. The Bombing of Wieluń is considered to be the first World War II bombing in Europe. It killed at least 127 civilians, injured hundreds more and destroyed the majority of the town.