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Revision as of 13:45, 24 March 2012
![]() | It has been suggested that Duke Capital City of Płock be merged into this article. (Discuss) Proposed since May 2011. |
Płock | |
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![]() Płock Cathedral | |
Motto: Virtute et labore angere | |
Country | ![]() |
Voivodeship | Masovian |
County | city county |
Establishedf | 9th century |
Town rights | 1237 |
Government | |
• President | Andrzej Nowakowski |
Area | |
• Total | 88.06 km2 (34.00 sq mi) |
Elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
Population (2009) | |
• Total | 126,675 |
• Density | 1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 09-400 to 09-411, 09-419 to 09-421 |
Area code | +48 024 |
Car plates | WP |
Website | Płock City Hall |
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Płock [pwɔt͡sk] is a city in central Poland, on the Vistula river. According to the data provided by GUS on 30 June 2009 there were 126,675 inhabitants. It is located in the Masovian Voivodeship (since 1999), having previously been the capital of the Płock Voivodeship (1975–1998). It now is a capital of a Powiat (county) at the extreme west of the Mazovian Voivodeship. In years: 1079 - 1138 Płock was capital of Poland. Płock is also a historical capital of Mazovia.
History
Płock was the capital city of Poland during the reign of the Polish monarchs Władysław I Herman and Bolesław III Krzywousty (1079–1138). It was also a seat of several of the Dukes of Masovia and one of the capitals of that state.
During the german occupation of Poland (1941 to 1945) it was named Schröttersburg, after the former Prussian Upper President Friedrich Leopold von Schrötter.[1]
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Duke Capital City of Płock
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The Duke Capital City of Płock (Polish: Stołeczne Książęce Miasto Płock) is the official title of Płock used in ceremonial documents and for preserving traditions. It is the formal legal title included in the preamble to the City Statute of Płock.[2] The title is a result of the fact that from 1079–1138 Płock was the capital of Poland.[3] It performed this function during the reign of the Polish monarchs Władysław I Herman and Bolesław III Krzywousty.
Formerly, during the rule of the first monarchs of the Piast dynasty, even prior to the Baptism of Poland, Płock served as one of the monarchial seats, including that of Prince Mieszko I and King Bolesław I Chrobry, the latter of which raised the original fortifications on Tumskie Hill, overlooking the Vistula River. From 1037–1047 Płock was capital of the independent Mazovian state of Masław.
Płock has been the historical capital of Mazovia (region of Poland), the residence of many Mazovian princes, and is the oldest town in the region (town rights in 1237). It is also the oldest legislated seat of the diocese, with the Cathedral in Płock built in the first half of the 12th century and housing the sarcophagi of Polish monarchs. The cathedral in Płock is one of the five oldest cathedrals in Poland.
Religion
Mariavites
This site is the main seat of the Mariavite bishops. Their most important church was built here in the beginning of the 20th century - it is called Temple of Mercy and Charity and is situated in a pleasant garden on the hill on which the historical centre of Płock is built, near the Vistula river.
Jews
The Jewish presence in Płock dates back many centuries, probably to 1400. In 1938, almost 25% of the population was Jewish, making Płock one of the cities in Poland with the highest proportional Jewish presence. The Jewish population of Płock was destroyed by the Germans during the Holocaust.
Economy
The main industry is oil refining. The country's largest oil refinery, (Płock refinery), and parent company, PKN Orlen are located here; it is served by a large pipeline leading from Russia to Germany. There are several industrial activities connected with the refinery, such as servicing and construction. There is also a Levi Strauss & Co. factory in Płock.
Education
- Szkoła Wyższa im. Pawła Włodkowica
- Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Płocku
- Płock Campus of Warsaw University of Technology
- LO im. Marszałka Stanisława Małachowskiego w Płocku - the oldest school in Poland
- LO im. Wladysława Jagiełły w Płocku
- III LO im. Marii Dąbrowskiej w Płocku
Transport
Routes
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/POL_P%C5%82ock%2C_Muzeum_Mazowieckie.jpg/200px-POL_P%C5%82ock%2C_Muzeum_Mazowieckie.jpg)
DK 60 - Łęczyca - Płock - Ciechanów - Ostrów Mazowiecka
DK 62 - Strzelno - Włocławek - Płock - Wyszków - Sokołów Podlaski - Siemiatycze
DW 559 - to Lipno
DW 562 - to Szpetal Górny
DW 567 - to Góra
DW 575 - to Kazuń Nowy
Mass transit
Buses
- KM Płock - Komunikacja Miejska Płock[4]
Bus service covers the entire city, with 41 routes.
- PKS Płock - Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Płocku S.A.[5]
Bridges in Płock
Sport
- Wisła Płock - football team (1st league in season 2003/2004)
- Wisła Płock - handball team (repeated Polish Champion and repeated winner Cup of Poland)
Politics
Płock constituency
Members of Parliament (Sejm) elected from Płock constituency
- Julia Pitera, PO
- Mirosław Koźlakiewicz, PO
- Andrzej Nowakowski, PO
- Wojciech Jasiński, Pis
- Marek Opioła, Pis
- Robert Kołakowski, Pis
- Dariusz Kaczanowski,Pis
- Waldemar Pawlak, PSL
- Adam Struzik, PSL
- Jolanta Szymanek-Deresz, SLD+SDPL+PD+UP (died in a plane crash 10 April 2010)
Twin towns - sister cities
Płock is twinned with:
Loznica, Serbia, since 1972
Darmstadt, Germany, since 1988[7]
Fort Wayne, United States, since 1990
Mažeikiai, Lithuania, since 1994)
Navapolatsk, Belarus, since 1996
Forlì, Italy, since 1998
Auxerre, France, since 2000
Bălţi, Moldova, since 2000
Thurrock in United Kingdom, since 2004
Mytishchi in Russia, since 2006
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See also
Gallery
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Tumskie Hill featuring Płock Castle
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Płock Castle
References
- ^ Landkreis Schröttersburg
- ^ Template:Pl icon(Statut Miasta Płocka) Załącznik do Uchwały Nr 302/XXI/08 Rady Miasta Płocka z dnia 26 lutego 2008 roku (Dz. Urz. Woj. Mazowieckiego z 2008 r. Nr 91, poz. 3271)
- ^ "Get to know Płock". From official Płock website.en. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
- ^ KM.ump.pl
- ^ Pksplock.com
- ^ Mostwplocku.blogspot.com
- ^ Town Twinnings and international relations (from the official city website. Accessed 2008-08-11.)
External links
- Official website
- Interactive map
- Jewish Community in Płock on Virtual Shtetl
- Zumi maps
- Anthem of Plock
52°33′N 19°42′E / 52.550°N 19.700°E