Fun facts about Poprad
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Poprad was colonized by German settlers after the Mongol invasions in the 13th century and was known as Deutschendorf, meaning 'Germans' village'.
Poprad
Slovakia
Poprad is a city in northern Slovakia at the foot of the High Tatra Mountains, famous for its picturesque historic centre and as a holiday resort.
From the “History” section
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The first transport of about 1,000 Jewish girls and young women left Poprad for Auschwitz-Birkenau on 25 March 1942.
Poprad
Slovakia
Poprad is a city in northern Slovakia at the foot of the High Tatra Mountains, famous for its picturesque historic centre and as a holiday resort.
From the “History” section
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Poprad is located at an altitude of 684 metres (2,244 ft) and covers an area of 63.05 km2 (24.34 sq mi).
Poprad
Slovakia
Poprad is a city in northern Slovakia at the foot of the High Tatra Mountains, famous for its picturesque historic centre and as a holiday resort.
From the “Geography” section
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The city has one ice hockey club, HK Poprad, which plays at the Poprad Ice Stadium.
Poprad
Slovakia
Poprad is a city in northern Slovakia at the foot of the High Tatra Mountains, famous for its picturesque historic centre and as a holiday resort.
From the “Sport” section
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International Poprad–Tatry Airport, established in 1938, is the airport with the highest elevation in Central Europe.
Poprad
Slovakia
Poprad is a city in northern Slovakia at the foot of the High Tatra Mountains, famous for its picturesque historic centre and as a holiday resort.
From the “Transport” section
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