Prudnik, Municipal center in Opole Voivodeship, Poland.
Prudnik is a city in Opole Voivodeship located near the Czech border at an elevation of about 265 meters. The town retains medieval walls, Wok's Tower, and St Michael's Church from its earlier periods.
Bohemian knight Wok of Rosenberg founded Prudnik between 1255 and 1259 on a major trade route connecting Wrocław and Vienna. This position along an important commercial path shaped the settlement from its origins.
The town reflects regional customs through its theaters, cafes, and public squares that showcase local traditions of Opole Voivodeship.
The city offers schools from elementary to vocational level and serves as the administrative hub of Prudnik County. Visitors will find standard urban services and facilities for a comfortable stay.
Since 2015, the city has joined the Cittaslow network, an international movement that promotes quality of life and traditional practices in towns. This reflects a deliberate path toward preserving local values and sustainable living.
Location: Gmina Prudnik
Inception: 1255
Elevation above the sea: 265 m
Shares border with: Jindřichov, Gmina Lubrza
Website: http://prudnik.pl
GPS coordinates: 50.31972,17.57917
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:35
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Saint Michael Archangel church, Prudnik
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Old Town in Prudnik
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Capuchin monastery in Prudnik
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Evangelical-Augsburg Church in Prudnik
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1 Adama Mickiewicza Street in Prudnik.
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Monument of Stanisław Szozda in Prudnik
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John Paul II and Stefan Wyszyński monument in Prudnik
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Wayside shrine in Prudnik
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6 Jana III Sobieskiego Street in Prudnik
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4 Jana III Sobieskiego Street in Prudnik
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1 Gimnazjalna Street in Prudnik
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2 Jana III Sobieskiego Street in Prudnik
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2 Farny Square in Prudnik
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1 Farny Square in Prudnik
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2 Market Square in Prudnik
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3 Jagiellońska Street in Prudnik
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1 Łukowa Street in Prudnik
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15 Ratuszowa Street in Prudnik
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3 Krótka Street in Prudnik
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1 Krótka Street in Prudnik
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7 Ratuszowa Street in Prudnik
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1 Górna Street in Prudnik
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3 Market Square in Prudnik
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21 Jagiellońska Street in Prudnik
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Pomnik Dzieciom Ofiarom Wojny
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Dekanat Prudnik
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8 Jana III Sobieskiego Street in Prudnik
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