Wronki

Wronki [ˈvrɔŋki] (German: Wronke) is a town in the Szamotuły County, western-central Poland, situated in the Greater Poland Voivodeship (since 1999), previously in Piła Voivodeship (1975–1998). It is located close to the Warta River to the northwest of Poznań on the edge of Notec Forest, and has a population of approximately 11,000.

See also: Wronki, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship
Wronki
Town hall
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Wronki
Coordinates: 52°42′N 16°23′E
CountryPoland
VoivodeshipGreater Poland
CountySzamotuły
GminaWronki
Area
 • Total5.81 km2 (2.24 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total11,551
 • Density2,000/km2 (5,100/sq mi)
Postal code
64-510
Websitehttp://www.wronki.pl

History

The town's name comes from wrona, the Polish word for a crow, which is also reflected in the town's coat of arms. It has also been spelled Wronke at times during its history, specifically during the years when it was part of Prussia/Germany (1772–1919). At the beginning of the 20th century, Jews were 18% of the total population. After World War I, the number decreased because Wronki was incorporated to Poland and the Jews of Wronki belonged to the German culture[1]

According to local rumour, in 1002 Boleslaw the Bold was once caught offside on the banks of Wronki River.

Economy

The town is a major hub for white goods, most notably the headquarters of Amica SA, who hail from the town, and is also where Samsung Electronics Manufacturing Poland who produce washing machines and fridges in the town.

The town also contains Wronki Prison, the largest prison in Poland.

Main Sights
  • St. Katherine's church - gothic church built towards the end of the 15th century
  • Franciscan monastery - built in the 17th century according to a design by Krzysztof Bonadura senior
  • Holy Cross chapel - built in 1887 by Jadwiga Slodowicz

Sports

The town is represented by Błękitni Wronki, the predecessor and successor of Amica Wronki, who were twice Polish Cup Polish SuperCup winners. Currently the town is home to the academy of Lech Poznań and the home their reserve team, Lech II Poznań.

People

Other residents

References
  1. http://www.sztetl.org.pl/en/article/wronki/5,history/


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