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| Residents | 12.000 () | |
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Niepołomice is a historical place in Poland in the voivodeship Lesser Poland. The place is east of Krakow on the edge of the Niepołomice Heath and is known for its Renaissance castle.
background
Niepołomice was already a popular hunting spot on the Niepołomice Heath for the early Polish rulers. Niepołomice was around 1350 by Casimir III. the great, who also donated a Gothic church next to his hunting lodge. Among the Jagiellonians who enjoyed hunting, the place rose to become the second capital next to Krakow, as they sometimes spent more time here than on the Krakow Wawel. Niepołomice was also a haven for the royal court when the plague or another epidemic broke out in Kraków. After the First Partition of Poland in 1772, the place came successively to the Habsburgs and in 1867 to the K-and-K monarchy. After the First World War he became Polish again.
The castle goes to Casimir III. the great one who had it built in Gothic style before 1350. It burned down in 1550 and was rebuilt in the Renaissance style by Sigismund II August from 1551 by Santi Gucci. The Queen Mother Bona Sforza had the Renaissance gardens laid out. After the Jagiellonian extinction, the castle passed to several magnate families in succession in the 17th century. Niepołomice was sacked by the Swedes in 1655, but the castle was not destroyed. In the 18th century, the Wettins took over August II the Strong and August III. the lock. Overall, the castle has hardly been changed since the 16th century. Today it serves as a museum, hotel and cultural center.
getting there
Niepołomice is over Krakow reachable.
By plane
- In Krakow there is an international airport (IATA code: CRC), which is served by numerous providers from Germany.
By train
You can travel by train from Germany via Krakow respectively. The Polish rail network is operated by the state railway PKP. Rail travel in Poland is very cheap.
By bus
Numerous bus companies offer bus trips from Germany and Austria, e.g. Sindbad, Eurolines, Touring, Omnia. Inexpensive intercity buses run from Krakow. In addition to the state bus line PKS, there is a wide range of private providers.
In the street
The road network around Niepołomice is well equipped, the place is located south of the Vistula not far from the A4 motorway. The journey from Germany is over Wroclaw and Krakow possible.
mobility
The place can be explored quite well on foot.
Tourist Attractions
The main attractions of the place are the castle and the Renaissance castle garden, the Gothic parish church of the Ten Thousand Martyrs with the Renaissance chapel of St. Bartholomew.
Castle courtyard
Castle gardens
chapel
Parish church
shop
The shops in town are limited to daily needs and small souvenirs. You should go shopping Krakow because the choice is significantly larger there.
health
For general questions about (cure) services for those legally insured in Germany or Austria, supply with pharmacies and German-speaking doctors / pharmacists, see article on Poland.
trips
literature
See article too Poland.
Web links
- http://www.niepolomice.com/ - Official website of Niepołomice
