Fun facts about Lublin
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Lublin was founded as a town by Władysław I the Elbow-high or between 1258 and 1279 during the rule of Bolesław V the Chaste.
Lublin
Poland
Lublin is the eighth-largest city in Poland and the second-largest city of historical Lesser Poland. It is the capital and the centre of Lublin Voivodeship with a population of 336,339. Lublin is the largest Polish city east of the Vistula River, located 153 km (95 mi) southeast of Warsaw.
From the “History” section
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The oldest historical document mentioning Lublin dates from 1198.
Lublin
Poland
Lublin is the eighth-largest city in Poland and the second-largest city of historical Lesser Poland. It is the capital and the centre of Lublin Voivodeship with a population of 336,339. Lublin is the largest Polish city east of the Vistula River, located 153 km (95 mi) southeast of Warsaw.
From the “History” section
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Lublin's Old Town has cobbled, narrow streets and a mostly medieval layout and design.
Lublin
Poland
Lublin is the eighth-largest city in Poland and the second-largest city of historical Lesser Poland. It is the capital and the centre of Lublin Voivodeship with a population of 336,339. Lublin is the largest Polish city east of the Vistula River, located 153 km (95 mi) southeast of Warsaw.
From the “Culture and tourism” section
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Lublin is one of only four towns in Poland to have trolleybuses.
Lublin
Poland
Lublin is the eighth-largest city in Poland and the second-largest city of historical Lesser Poland. It is the capital and the centre of Lublin Voivodeship with a population of 336,339. Lublin is the largest Polish city east of the Vistula River, located 153 km (95 mi) southeast of Warsaw.
From the “Economy and infrastructure” section
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The Lublin Airport is located about 10 km southeast of Lublin and is the biggest airport in Eastern Poland.
Lublin
Poland
Lublin is the eighth-largest city in Poland and the second-largest city of historical Lesser Poland. It is the capital and the centre of Lublin Voivodeship with a population of 336,339. Lublin is the largest Polish city east of the Vistula River, located 153 km (95 mi) southeast of Warsaw.
From the “Economy and infrastructure” section
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