Rzeszów facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rzeszów
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 Rzeszów
Location in Poland
Rzeszów
Location in Subcarpathian Voivodeship
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| Country |  Poland |
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| Voivodeship |  Subcarpathian |
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| County | city county | ||
| Town rights | 1354 | ||
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| • City | 126.57 km2 (48.87 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(31 December 2018)
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| • City | 191,564  (18th) |
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| • Metro | 350,000 | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
35-001 to 35–959
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| Area code(s) | +48 17 | ||
| Car plates | RZ | ||
Rzeszów is the largest city in southeastern Poland. It is located on both sides of the Wisłok River in the heartland of the Sandomierz Basin. Rzeszów has been the capital of the Subcarpathian Voivodeship since 1 January 1999, and is also the seat of Rzeszów County.
The history of Rzeszów begins in 1354, when it received city rights and privileges by Casimir III the Great. Local trade routes connecting the European Continent with the Middle East and the Ottoman Empire resulted in the city's early prosperity and development. In the 16th century, Rzeszów had a connection with Gdańsk and the Baltic Sea. It also experienced growth in commerce and craftsmanship, especially under local rulers and noblemen. Following the Partitions of Poland, Rzeszów was annexed by the Austrian Empire and did not regain its position until it returned to Poland after World War I. During World War II Rzeszów's large Jewish community perished in the Holocaust.
Rzeszów has found its place in the group of the most elite cities in Poland, with growing number of investments, rapid progress and a very high standard of living. In 2011 Forbes awarded Rzeszów with the second place in the ranking of the most attractive semi-large cities for business. Moreover, the city is home to a number of higher education schools and foreign consulates. Rzeszów is also developing as a regional tourist destination; its Old Town, Main Market Square, churches and synagogues are among the best preserved in the country.
In recent years, the population of Rzeszów has grown from 159,000 (2005) to over 190,000 (2018). Further plans for extending the city's borders include incorporating surrounding counties to strengthen its function as a metropolitan centre in southeastern Poland.
Rzeszów is served by an international airport and is a member of Eurocities.
Images for kids
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Nobleman Mikołaj Spytek Ligęza greatly contributed to the city's importance
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Rzeszów Castle with surroundings, by K.H. Wiedemann, 1762
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Solidarity Park in Rzeszów
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Market Square in Rzeszów
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Old Town Synagogue
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Provincial council headquarters (Urząd Wojewódzki) in Rzeszów
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Countryside surrounding Rzeszów
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Rzeszów Castle
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Wanda Siemaszkowa Theatre
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Provincial and City Public Library
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Volleyball match between Resovia and Skra Bełchatów
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CH Galeria Rzeszów – the largest shopping center in the city
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Burgaller Palace (Polish Radio Rzeszów)
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The City Hall in the Main Market Square. Initially built in the 16th century, it was later remodelled in Neogothic and Renaissance Revival styles
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Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport
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Rzeszów University of Technology
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The City Hall
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The Diocesan Museum
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The historic Market Square
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Farny Square in Rzeszów
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The PKO Bank Building
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Ethnographic Museum
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The Music Institute
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The Revolution Monument
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The Regional Museum in Rzeszów
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Main Library
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The Rzeszów Court of Appeals
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Multimedia fountain
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Basilica of the Assumption
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The Tadeusz Mazowiecki Bridge in Rzeszów
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Rzeszów Castle
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See also
In Spanish: Rzeszów para niños
