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Kielce is a city in south-central Poland. It is the capital of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. In 2021, it had 192,468 inhabitants. The city is in the middle of the Świętokrzyskie Mountains (Holy Cross Mountains), on the banks of the Silnica River, in the northern part of the historical Polish province of Lesser Poland.
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Kielce has a history back over 900 years, and the exact date that it was founded remains unknown. Kielce was once an important centre of limestone mining, and the vicinity is famous for its natural resources like copper, lead, uranium, and iron, which, over the centuries, were exploited on a large scale.
There are several fairs and exhibitions held in Kielce throughout the year. One of the city's most famous food products is Kielecki Mayonnaise, a type of mayonnaise.
The city and its surroundings are also known for their historic architecture, green spaces, and recreational areas like the Świętokrzyski National Park. In sports, the city is known as the home of the top-tier handball club, multiple Polish Champion, and one-time EHF Champions League winner Iskra Kielce.
From the Wikipedia article Kielce, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Towns around Kielce
- Skarżysko-Kamienna32 km NE
- Jędrzejów34 km SW
- Starachowice36 km NE
- Końskie39 km NW
- Busko-Zdrój45 km S
- Staszów51 km SE
- Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski54 km E
- Opoczno61 km NW
Straight-line distance and compass bearing from the town centre.