Wieliczka

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Wieliczka

Name

Wieliczka

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Wieliczka is a historic town in southern Poland, part of the Kraków metropolitan area. Founded in 1290 by Premislaus II, it's renowned for the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1978. The town also features a historic core designated as a National Polish Monument.

Statistics

Area

13.41 km²

Population

27,845

Location