Rzeszow

by Vishal Kumar

Poland King Casimir III established Rzeszow in 1354. Rzeszow lies in the southeastern part of Poland. It is the name of a city in Poland.


Poland King Casimir III established Rzeszow in 1354. Rzeszow lies in the southeastern part of Poland. It is the name of a city in Poland. Rzeszow has a total population of about 178,227.

In the year 1354, Rzeszow has been allotted a charter of ‘town’. Since 1 January 1999, Rzeszow has been the capital of Subcarpathian Voivodeship, a province in the southeastern part of Poland. It also served as the capital of Rzeszow Voivodeship from the year 1945 to 1998.

Rzeszow has also been a host of the 2004 Central European Olympiad in Informatics or the CEOI. Rzeszow city in Poland is referred to as a center for scientific, cultural, and economic activities. Rzeszow is about 100 km away from Slovakia and about 90 km away from Ukraine. The facilities that you can get within the city are as follows:

  • Shops that are open for 24 hours.
  • Restaurants with fast food
  • petrol stations
  • car services and repair stations
  • Modernized four-laned bypass

The Wislok river and the Sandomierska valley add to the scenic beauty of this place. Some of the major attractions of the city include:

  • 1591 town hall
  • Lancut palace
  • 18th-century Lubomirski’s family palace
  • Synagogues of the 17th and 18th century
  • Ethnographic museum
  • Diocesan museum

The hotels in Rzeszow are as follows:

  • Hotel Prezydencki
  • Podwishlocza 48 Street
  • Rzeszow 35-309 Poland

The international airport Rzeszow – Jasionka played an important role in the development of the city. From the city center, the international airport is 10 km away. Rzeszow has emerged as an important trade center. All year round many business events take place here. Besides the city is also well known as a center for academics, especially at Polytechnic.

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