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Nowa Huta, Krakow

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Nowa Huta - is the easternmost district of Kraków, Poland, (District XVIII, see map). With more than 200,000 inhabitants, it is one of the most populous areas of the city. Neighboring districts until 1990 considered expansions of the original Nowa Huta township, and linked by the same tramway system, include Czyżyny (XIV), Mistrzejowice (XV), Bieńczyce (XVI), and Wzgórza Krzesławickie (XVII, known as Grębałów until 2006). They are now separate districts of Kraków.HistoryThe historic area of present-day Nowa Huta is one of the few places in Poland settled continuously since the neolithic age. Archeological research has discovered a big Celtic settlement and Poland's oldest Slavic settlements there. In the 8th century, a mound was erected nearby by the Vistulans. According to legend, the Wanda Mound is a tomb of Wanda, daughter of Krakus, a mythical founder of Kraków (Cracow). In the 13th century a Cistercian monastery in the village of Mogiła was built.
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  • Former communist suburb built around a large steel plant. Been there done that. I think this place is a bit more exciting if you go with a guide.  more »
  • Nowa Huta was a planned city to serve the large steel works plant. It is worth going with a guide who knows the history. It is interesting to see how the Communist government planned a city, what they...  more »
  • Hired a crazy guides car to take us round Nowa Huta! We got the old ivory coloured car with Karoline as our driver! Such a enjoyable nearly 3 hrs! Lots and lots of information was told and so glad we ...  more »
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