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Lesser Poland, often known by its Polish name Małopolska (pronounced [mawɔˈpɔlska] ⓘ; Latin: Polonia Minor), is a historical region situated in southern and south-eastern Poland. Its capital and largest city is Kraków.
Polonia është një shtet unitar i ndarë në 16 voivodeshipe. Varshava është kryeqyteti i vendit dhe metropoli më i madh. Qytete të tjera të mëdha përfshijnë Kraków, Wrocław, Łódź, Poznań, dhe Gdańsk .
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Lesser Poland Voivodeship is the voivodeship with the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Poland with six entries, encompassing the Kraków Old Town with the Wawel Royal Castle, former main royal residence and burial site of Polish monarchs, the old salt mines of Bochnia (Europe's oldest) and Wieliczka, the pilgrimage town of ...
Situated on the Vistula River in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, the city dates back to the seventh century. [8] Kraków was the official capital of Poland until 1596, [9] and has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, economic, cultural and artistic life.
Lesser Poland Province (Polish: Prowincja małopolska, Latin: Polonia Minor) was an administrative division of the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland from 1569 until 1795 and the biggest province of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.
The lands originally inhabited by the Polans became known as Staropolska, or "Old Poland", and later as Wielkopolska, or "Greater Poland", while the lands conquered towards the end of the 10th century, home of the Vistulans (Wiślanie) and the Lendians, became known as Małopolska, or "Lesser Poland."
Nestled in the southern part of Poland, the Lesser Poland Voivodeship, or Małopolska, is a region that seamlessly blends the past with the present. With its sprawling landscapes, historic cities, and rich cultural tapestry, it offers a unique glimpse into the soul of Poland.
