Lublin, Poland – detailed information. sights Lublin with photos and descriptions. Location of Lublin on the map.
Lublin – the ancient city in Poland, the administrative center Lublin Province. The city lies in the north of Lublin elevation and divided by the river Bystšice into two parts. Lublin – the largest city of Eastern Poland.
City Information
- The population is more than 339 thousand people.
- The area is 147.5 km².
- Time – UTC + 1, in the summer UTC + 2.
- The language is Polish.
- The currency is Polish zloty.
Story
The first settlement on the site of Lublin emerged as early as the 6th century. In X century settlement received wooden fortifications, which were later upgraded to stone. In the 13th century, Lublin was first ruined. Mongol-Tatars, then Lithuanians. In the second half of the 15th century Casimir Jagiellon made the city the capital of the newly formed Lublin voivodship At the same time, the flourishing of the city begins, in many ways thanks to the trade route from the Black Sea that passed through it Western Europe.
Streets of Lublin
At the beginning of the 18th century, Lublin received privileges equalizing it in Rights with Krakow. In 1815, Lublin enters the Kingdom (Kingdom) Polish as part of the Russian Empire. During World War II the city was occupied by German troops. Released by the Red Army in July 1944.
Historical center of lublin
Modern Lublin – a dynamic city, large economic, educational and cultural center of Eastern Poland.
Panorama of Lublin
Sights of Lublin
The sights of Lublin are concentrated in the historical city center – in the Old Town. This is the oldest part of Lublin, listed monuments of history.
Old city
The short square is the central square of Lublin, which connects the Old City with the nearby streets. Area was built in 1611. The main attraction of the area – Krakow Gate.
Krakow Gate in Lublin
Krakow Gate (Brama Krakowska) – a symbol of Lublin, Ancient gate of the 14th century leading to the Old Town. The gate is remnants of the 14th century fortress walls, built in the Gothic style, in XVIII century got the features of the Baroque.
Trinitarskaya tower
Trinitarskaya Tower – neo-Gothic tower-bell tower. It is the tallest building in the historic center. From the lookout site at an altitude of 40 meters offers an extensive panorama of the city. The name of the tower comes from the Order of Trinitarian monks. Now here is a museum.
Gothic tower
Gothic Tower (Baszta Gotycka) – Tower, restored in the 80s of XX century. Along with the fragments defensive walls are evidence of powerful gothic fortifications of the Old Town. The construction of the tower dates from 1341 year
Lublin Castle
Lublin Castle (Zamek w Lublinie) – Palace complex that previously performed and defensive functions. Castle built on the hill by king Casimir the Great in the first half of 16 century.
Lublin Castle
Nowadays, the Lublin Museum is located within the castle walls, which consists of: gothic donjon tower (XIII century), gothic chapel St. Trinity (XIII century), the ruins of the so-called Jewish tower, remaining from standing in this place in the XIV-XVIII centuries. royal the castle as well as the neo-gothic building of the former prison.
Old church square
Old Church Square (Plac Po Farze) – Old Square in the Old Town. On the square in the 20th century as a result archaeological excavations discovered the remains of an ancient church of St.. Michael
Basil fathers Dominicans
Basilica of St. fathers of Dominicans (Bazylika Ojców Dominikanów) – one of the oldest temples of Lublin. Together with The monastery is one of the oldest institutions of the city (750 years old).
