Niepołomice

Niepołomice
Inner courtyard of the Niepołomice Castle built by Casimir III the Great
Inner courtyard of the Niepołomice Castle built by Casimir III the Great
Flag of Niepołomice
Flag
Coat of arms of Niepołomice
Coat of arms
Niepołomice is located in Poland
Niepołomice
Niepołomice
Coordinates: 50°2′2″N 20°13′2″E / 50.03389°N 20.21722°E / 50.03389; 20.21722
Country Poland
VoivodeshipLesser Poland
CountyWieliczka
GminaNiepołomice
Government
 • MayorMichał Hebda
Area
 • Total
27.1 km2 (10.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total
16,493
 • Density610/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
32-005
Car platesKWI
Websitehttp://www.niepolomice.eu/

Niepołomice (pronounced Niepowomitse [ɲɛpɔwɔˈmʲit͡sɛ]) is a town in southern Poland, seat of Gmina Niepołomice in the Wieliczka County in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship.[1]

It is situated on the Vistula River, on the verge of the large virgin Niepołomice Forest.

There is a 14th-century hunting castle in town initially built by Casimir III, as well as a conservation center for European bison (Polish: Żubry) nearby.

The town is also home to professional football club Puszcza Niepołomice.

  • Hunting castle, exterior
    Hunting castle, exterior
  • Town hall
    Town hall
  • Church of 10,000 Martyrs
    Church of 10,000 Martyrs
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References

  1. ^ "Główny Urząd Statystyczny" [Central Statistical Office] (in Polish). To search: Select "Miejscowości (SIMC)" tab, select "fragment (min. 3 znaki)" (minimum 3 characters), enter town name in the field below, click "WYSZUKAJ" (Search).


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