Świdnik

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Świdnik is a town in southeastern Poland with 40,186 inhabitants, situated in the Lublin Voivodeship, 10 kilometres southeast of the city of Lublin. It is the capital of Świdnik County. Świdnik belongs to the historic province of Lesser Poland, and was first mentioned in historical records in the year 1392. It remained a village until the end of the 19th century when it began to develop as a spa, due to its location and climate. ()

Alternative names: Population: 40.1 thous.Area: 7.86 mi²Coordinates: 51°13'8"N, 22°41'53"E

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Świdnik – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Majdanek concentration camp, Zamek, Chapel of the Holy Trinity, Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva Synagogue.

4.3 miW
Museum, Nazi architecture
Majdanek concentration camp, Lublin
110 min walk • Majdanek Concentration Camp, located on the outskirts of Lublin, Poland, stands as a somber reminder of the atrocities committed during World War II. Established by Nazi Germany in 1941, this concentration camp was originally intended for prisoners of war but quickly...
5.9 miW
Museum, Forts and castles, History museum
Zamek, Lublin
150 min walk • Nestled in the historical heart of Lublin, Poland, the Lublin Castle (Polish: Zamek Lubelski) stands as a testament to the rich and varied history of this Eastern European city. This venerable fortress, now functioning as a museum, invites visitors to step back in time...
5.8 miW
Church
Chapel of the Holy Trinity, Lublin
149 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lublin, Poland, the Chapel of the Holy Trinity is a revered architectural marvel and a testament to the rich historical tapestry of the region. This sacred place of worship, often referred to as a church, is not only a spiritual center but also...
6 miNW
Synagogue
Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva Synagogue, Lublin
154 min walk • The Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva Synagogue is a historic and venerable site nestled in the heart of Lublin, Poland. Initially established as an important center of Talmudic study, the synagogue was part of the larger Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva, founded in 1930 by Rabbi Meir...
5.6 miNW
Cemetery
Old Jewish Cemetery, Lublin
144 min walk • The Old Jewish Cemetery, in Lublin, Poland, is located on a hill between Kalinowszczyzna and Sienna Streets. The cemetery overlooks the Old Town and is entirely surrounded by a high, seventeenth-century wall. It is located on the site of a former medieval fortress, and was once surrounded by numerous backwaters.
5.9 miW
Museum, Art museum
National Museum, Lublin
150 min walk • The National Museum in Lublin is one of the oldest and largest museums in Eastern Poland, located in Lublin. It was created in 1914, and received its own building in 1923.
4 miW
Museum, Historical place
Majdanek State Museum, Lublin
102 min walk • The Majdanek State Museum is a memorial museum and education centre founded in the fall of 1944 on the grounds of the Nazi Germany Majdanek death camp located in Lublin, Poland.
5.9 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Teatr Stary, Lublin
151 min walk • The Old Theatre in Lublin - an impresario theater in Lublin opened in 1822. Initially it housed the Lublin Drama and Opera Stages, and in the 20th century also a cinema.
5.9 miW
Ruins
Fundamenty Kościoła Farnego, Lublin
152 min walk • St. Michael the Archangel Church - a now defunct Roman Catholic parish church of St. Michael the Archangel in Lublin, one of the oldest churches in the city. If it existed, it would be the oldest Gothic church in Lublin.
5.4 miNW
Church
Kościół Zielonoświątkowy „Oaza”, Lublin
137 min walk • Pentecostal Church "Oaza" congregation in Lublin - the largest evangelical church in Lublin, which is a Pentecostal Christian Protestant community. It belongs to the Eastern District of the Pentecostal Church in Poland.
6.4 miNW
51°15'53"N • 22°34'15"E
Olimp IV, Lublin
162 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre

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Świdnik – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)