Wieliczka
Town in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wieliczka pronounced [vʲɛˈlʲit͡ʂka] ⓘ (German: Groß Salze, Latin: Magnum Sal) 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.[2]
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Wieliczka | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 49°59′22″N 20°3′58″E | |
Country | Poland |
Voivodeship | Lesser Poland |
County | Wieliczka County |
Gmina | Gmina Wieliczka |
Established | 1123–1127 |
Town rights | 1290 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Rafał Ślęczka |
Area | |
• Total | 13.41 km2 (5.18 sq mi) |
Population (2023) | |
• Total | 27,845[1] |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 32-020 |
Area code | +48 12 |
Car plates | KWI |
Website | wieliczka.pl |
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