Nowy Sącz

Nowy Sącz is an administrative center in Lesser Poland Voivodeship located at the meeting point of the Kamienica and Dunajec rivers in a fertile valley. The town stretches between forested hills and farmland with several districts connected by bridges and main roads.

King Wenceslaus II founded the settlement in 1292 and granted it Magdeburg rights, making it the only Polish town established by a Bohemian monarch. Over the centuries the place experienced changes in rule and administrative reforms that shaped its present role as a regional center.

The old town preserves a polygonal layout with the market square serving as a central meeting point where vendors offer fresh produce from surrounding villages on market days. Cafés and shops along the arcades draw both residents and visitors who stroll through the streets of the historic core.

Buses connect all major districts from early morning until late evening making movement within the municipality straightforward. Pedestrians find well-maintained sidewalks in the compact old town while surrounding neighborhoods are best reached by public transport.

A technology sector has developed here since 1990, drawing numerous software companies and giving the place a modern economic orientation. This growth brought professionals from other regions and changed the townscape with new office buildings on the outskirts.

Location: Lesser Poland Voivodeship

Inception: 1292

Elevation above the sea: 281 m

Website: http://nowysacz.pl

GPS coordinates: 49.62492,20.69135

Latest update: December 16, 2025 10:29