Niepołomice

Niepołomice (pronounced Niepowomitse [ɲɛpɔwɔˈmʲit͡sɛ]; German: Niepolomitz-Heidenau) is a town in southern Poland, within the Lesser Poland Voivodeship (since 1999).

Niepołomice
Inner courtyard of the Niepołomice Castle built by Casimir III the Great
Inner courtyard of the Niepołomice Castle built by Casimir III the Great
Coat of arms of Niepołomice
Niepołomice is located in Poland
Niepołomice
Niepołomice
Coordinates: 50°2′2″N 20°13′2″E
Country Poland
VoivodeshipLesser Poland
CountyWieliczka
GminaNiepołomice
Government
  MayorRoman Ptak
Area
  Total27.1 km2 (10.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
  Total16,493
  Density610/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
32-005
Car platesKWI
Websitehttp://www.niepolomice.eu/

It is situated on the Vistula River, on the verge of the large virgin Niepołomice Forest.

There is a 14th-century hunting castle in town initially built by Casimir III, as well as a conservation center for European bison (Polish: Żubry) nearby.

The town is also home to professional football club Puszcza Niepołomice.

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