Lublin

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Lublin

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Lublin, situated east of the Vistula River, serves as the capital of Lublin Voivodeship in Poland. The city gained prominence through the Polish-Lithuanian Union of Krewo in 1385, becoming a key trade hub between Vilnius and Kraków. The 1569 Lublin Parliament established the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, solidifying Lublin's political importance.

Statistics

Area

147.50 km²

Population

334,681

Location