Izbica Kujawska

Izbica Kujawska pronounced [izˈbʲit͡sa kuˈjafska] is a town in central Poland with 2,808 inhabitants (2004). It is situated in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship (since 1999), having previously been in Włocławek Voivodeship (1975-1998).

Izbica Kujawska
Catholic church in Izbica Kujawska, oldest part from the 15th century
Catholic church in Izbica Kujawska, oldest part from the 15th century
Coat of arms of Izbica Kujawska
Izbica Kujawska is located in Poland
Izbica Kujawska
Izbica Kujawska
Coordinates: 52°25′10″N 18°45′37″E
Country Poland
VoivodeshipKuyavian-Pomeranian
CountyWłocławek
GminaIzbica Kujawska
Established11th century
Town rights1394-1870, 1973
Government
  MayorMarek Dorabiała
Area
  Total2.24 km2 (0.86 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
  Total2,783
  Density1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
87-865
Area code+48 54
Car platesCWL
Websitehttp://www.izbica-kujawska.com/

Archaeology

In the Izbica forest on the way to village Wietrzychowice there's a group of megalithic tombs called Polish Pyramids. They are elongated mounds up to 120 meters in length and a height of 2–3 meters with originally built entrance on one side and more than one grave inside. Built probably around 4000 BC.[1]

Notable People

References

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