Chrzanów

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Chrzanów, Industrial city in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland.

Located 40 kilometers west of Kraków, Chrzanów encompasses multiple factories and industrial facilities across its 280-meter elevation urban landscape.

The settlement received its city rights in 1393 and developed from a wooden stronghold that was destroyed during the Mongol invasion of 1241.

The Church of Saint Nicholas stands as the central religious monument in Chrzanów, displaying architectural elements from the 14th century.

The central market square functions as the primary commercial zone, connecting residential districts with public transportation and local businesses.

The city maintains its position as a significant zinc production center in Poland, alongside coal mining and electrical machinery manufacturing.

Location: Gmina Chrzanów

Inception: 1393

Elevation above the sea: 280 m

Website: http://chrzanow.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.13333,19.40000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:03

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