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| Wadowice | ||
| Voivodeship | Lesser Poland | |
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| Residents | 4.500 | |
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| height | 450 m | |
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Wadowice (German: City of women) is a city in Poland in the southern voivodeship Lesser Poland near Krakow in the Little Beskids. It is primarily the birthplace of Karol Wojtyła, the Archbishop of Cracow and later Pope John Paul II known.
background
The city dates from the 13th century and from 1315 belonged to the Duchy of Auschwitz and after its division in 1445 to the Duchy of Zator. The city developed around the market square. German settlers came to Wadowice in the 14th century and the German name Frawenstat has been guaranteed since approx. 1400. In 1430 it received city rights. With the First Partition of Poland in 1772, Wadowice became part of the Habsburg Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria, which remained until the First World War. After the First World War, the city became Polish again. After the German invasion of Poland, the city became part of the Third Reich as "Wadowitz". In 1945 she came back to Poland.
getting there
By plane
Wadowice is close to the big city Krakow. The nearest international airport is the Krakow Airport. The international Katowice Airport is not far away either.
By train
There are train connections from Krakow and Katowice.
In the street
The place can be easily reached by car from Krakow, Katowice and Bielsko-Biała.
mobility
The place can be easily explored on foot or by bike.
Tourist Attractions
- Marienbasilika
- Monument to Karol Wojtyłas
- Karol Wojtyła's birthplace
- Town hall on the market square
- Josefskirche
Marienbasilika
Monument to Karol Wojtyłas
Karol Wojtyła's birthplace
town hall
Josefskirche
activities
Hiking and cycling in the Makov or Little Beskydy Mountains.
shop
A visit is recommended for shopping Krakow, as the selection of boutiques is greater there.
kitchen
There are numerous restaurants on the market square. For Polish cuisine, see the relevant section in the article Poland.
nightlife
Go to Krakow to go out.
accommodation
There are cheap accommodations for pilgrims. Hotels are also available.
trips
literature
See article too Poland.
Web links
- http://www.wadowice.pl/ - Wadowice official website
