Opalenica

Opalenica [ɔpalɛˈɲit͡sa] (German Opalenitza, 1943-45 Oppenbach) is a town in Nowy Tomyśl County, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland, with 9,861 inhabitants (2007).

See also: Opalenica, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship
Opalenica
Town Hall
Town Hall
Coat of arms of Opalenica
Coat of arms
Opalenica is located in Poland
Opalenica
Opalenica
Coordinates: 52°18′28″N 16°24′49″E
Country Poland
VoivodeshipGreater Poland
CountyNowy Tomyśl
GminaOpalenica
Area
 • Total6.42 km2 (2.48 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total9,104
 • Density1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
Postal code
64-330

The noble de Opalenica Opaliński (also de Bnin Opaliński) family originated here as lords of the area and a branch of the de Bnin Bniński family of Clan Łodzia. Opalenica was granted city rights in 1400.[1]

There was a narrow-gauge railway in Opalenica but it closed and was then dismantled to make way for a motorway.

The Portugal National Football Team was based here during the European Championships of 2012 held in Poland and Ukraine.[2]

  • Saint Joseph church
    Saint Joseph church
  • Saint Matthew church
    Saint Matthew church

References
  1. Łuczak, Czesław (1993). Dzieje Opalenicy. Poznań: ABOS. ISBN 83-85811-03-6.
  2. "Gdzie mieszkają piłkarze na Euro 2012? Portugalia w Opalenicy, Dania w Kołobrzegu" (in Polish). Retrieved 20 April 2023.
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