Rudawa, Lesser Poland Voivodeship facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rudawa
Village
Rudawa Location in Poland
Country	Poland
Voivodeship	Lesser Poland
County	Kraków
Gmina	Zabierzów
Population
• Total	1,700

Rudawa is a lovely village located in southern Poland. It's part of the Kraków County in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. This charming village sits on the main road that connects the big city of Kraków to Trzebinia. The beautiful Rudawa River also flows right by the village, giving it its name. For a period between 1975 and 1998, Rudawa was part of a different administrative area known as Kraków Voivodeship. Rudawa is about 6 kilometers (4 miles) west of Zabierzów and 19 kilometers (12 miles) west of Kraków.

People from Rudawa

Rudawa has been home to some well-known people. Here are two famous individuals who lived in or were connected to the village:

Henryk Sienkiewicz: Famous Writer

• Henryk Sienkiewicz was a very important Polish writer. He is famous for writing historical novels. One of his most well-known books is Quo Vadis. He even won the Nobel Prize in Literature!

Adam Nawałka: Football Star

• Adam Nawałka is a well-known name in Polish football. He was a professional football player. Later, he became a successful football manager. He even managed the Polish national football team!

See also

• In Spanish: Rudawa para niños