Warka facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Warka
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Classicist town hall at the Hetman Stefan Czarnecki Square
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 Warka
Location in Poland
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| Country |  Poland |
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| Voivodeship | Masovian | |
| County | Grójec | |
| Gmina | Warka | |
| Established | 13th century | |
| Town rights | 1321 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 26,77 km2 (1,034 sq mi) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 11 858 | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
05-660
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| Area code(s) | +48 48 | |
| Car plates | WGR | |
| Website | http://www.warka.pl | |
Warka is a town in east-central Poland. It sits on the left bank of the Pilica river. Warka is about 60 kilometers (37 miles) south of Warsaw, the capital city. In 2013, about 11,858 people lived there.
Since 1999, Warka has been part of Grójec County in the Masovian Voivodeship. Before that, from 1975 to 1998, it was in the Radom Voivodeship. Warka received its official town rights in 1321.
A village called Winiary is now part of Warka. This place was the childhood home of General Casimir Pulaski. It was also the birthplace of Colonel Piotr Wysocki. Warka is also famous for its brewery, which has been making beer since 1478. During the UEFA Euro 2012 football tournament, Warka hosted the Croatia national football team.
Who Are Warka's Famous People?
Warka has been home to several important people throughout history. These individuals made significant contributions in different fields.
Notable Figures from Warka's Past
- Casimir Pulaski (1745–1779): He was a nobleman and a brave soldier. Pulaski became a military commander and is well-known for his role in history.
- Piotr Wysocki (1797–1875): Another military commander, Wysocki was born in Warka. He played an important part in Polish history.
- Israel Yitzhak Kalish (1779–1848): He was a respected hasidic rebbe, a spiritual leader in the Jewish community.
- Yaakov Aryeh Guterman (1792-1874): Like Kalish, Guterman was also a significant hasidic rebbe.
- Adam Jarzębski (c. 1590– c. 1648): Jarzębski was a Polish composer, violinist, poet, and writer. He was active during the early Baroque period.
Images for kids
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Monument of Piotr Wysocki
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Saint Nicholas Church
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Warka Brewery
See also
In Spanish: Warka para niños
