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Przemysl

Przemysl is one of the best of the hidden treasures of Eastern Poland. Virtually unknown outside the region, the city boasts sights and attractions that are likely to impress even the most demanding of travellers. While here you might notice that against its rich trading tradition and the recent industrial boom, Przemysl still emanates the sophisticated charm of the Hapsburg Empire to which it formerly belonged. If you've had enough of medieval monuments, impressive architecture and absorbing museums, in Przemysl you can also go for a day-long shopping spree through the city's 500 shops and bazaars. Should you prefer a relaxing stay near in the open, the beauty of Przemysl’s municipal forests and the nearby Country Park are likely to satisfy your needs.

przemysl

Situated in the Subcarpathian voivodeship, Przemysl is a city of about 67,000 people, making it one of the largest cities in south-eastern Poland. Due to its proximity to the Ukrainian border, the city has always been a thriving trade centre. Przemysl has developed flourishing metalworking, textile, and timber-working industries, and today the city is becoming one of the region's most promising business centres, drawing investors and business people from all regions of Poland and neighbouring countries.

Besides doing business, Przemysl is also a great place to spend your holidays. The town is very tourist friendly, offering a good range of hotels and pensions at reasonable prices as well as being simply fascinating to explore - especially if you remember that after Krakow, this is the second oldest settlement in southern Poland. Immediately after crossing the city walls you will notice plenty of sights to remind you of Przemysl's former glory, including the 18th century Franciscan Church, which has some of the finest examples of Austrian Baroque. Don’t miss the late-Renaissance Carmelite Church with its unique pulpit shaped like a ship, or the nearby Cathedral, which incorporates remnants of a 12th century rotunda. Complete with numerous museums (the Diocesan Museum and Museum of Bells and Pipes being particularly recommended) and a square lined with cosy cafes and restaurants, Przemyśl is a must-see, especially if you are seeking a convenient base for further exploration of Eastern Europe.

GEOGRAFIE

Set in the San River, the city of Przemys is located in the Subcarpathian Voivodship, just 12 km from the Ukrainian border. Spreading over the Carpathian foothills, the city provides an excellent base for exploration of the Bieszczady Mountains. Apart from the mountains, the city is also encircled by dense forests that form part of the Country Park natural preserve. The city can be easily visited from nearly all parts of Poland – it is the last stop for the main rail and bus lines running through the region. There are also plans to construct a section of the A-4 highway to further facilitate contact with the city.

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Przemysl is considered to be one of the oldest settlements in Poland, and the second oldest in southern Poland. Its history dates back to the 8th century when, according to legend, the city was founded by a hunter after bagging a huge bear (thus the bear in the emblem of the city). Another account claims that the city was set up by the Polish Duke Przemysl. In the 10th century the area, including the already prosperous Przemysl, was conquered by neighbouring Hungary and Kievan Rus. From then on ... ( mehr >>)


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