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Kielce
Świętokrzyskie, Poland · Europe
About Kielce
Kielce sits on the route: 5 minutes from Domaszowice.
Kielce is in Świętokrzyskie, Poland, with about 190,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Domaszowice, about 4 km away.
Kielce (Polish: [ˈkʲɛlt͡sɛ] ; Yiddish: קעלץ, romanized: Keltz) is a city in south-central Poland. It is the capital of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. In 2021, it had 192,468 inhabitants. The city is in the middle of the Świętokrzyskie Mountains (Holy Cross Mountains), on the banks of the Silnica River, in theRead more
northern part of the historical Polish province of Lesser Poland.
Kielce has a history back over 900 years, and the exact date that it was founded remains unknown. Kielce was once an important centre of limestone mining, and the vicinity is famous for its natural resources like copper, lead, uranium, and iron, which, over the centuries, were exploited on a large scale.
There are several fairs and exhibitions held in Kielce throughout the year. One of the city's most famous food products is Kielecki Mayonnaise, a type of mayonnaise.
The city and its surroundings are also known for their historic architecture, green spaces, and recreational areas like the Świętokrzyski National Park. In sports, the city is known as the home of the top-tier handball club, multiple Polish Champion, and one-time EHF Champions League winner Iskra Kielce.
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Kielce is in Świętokrzyskie, Poland, about 4 km from Domaszowice.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 192,468
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Poland
- Region
- Świętokrzyskie
- Timezone
- Europe/Warsaw
- Coordinates
- 50.8703, 20.6275
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Driving in Poland
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.42/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€5.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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