Opole - Wikipedia
Opole is a city located in southern Poland on the Oder River and the historical capital of Upper Silesia. With a population of approximately 127,387 as of the 2021 census, it is the capital of Opole Voivodeship (province) and the seat of Opole County. Its built-up (or metro area) was home to 146,522 inhabitants. It is the largest city in its province. Its history dates t… See more
Names and etymologyThe name Opole likely originated from the medieval Slavic term for a group of settlements.
Names for the city in other relevant languages include Lower Silesian: Uppeln, Czech: … See more
Silesia - Wikipedia
Silesia (see names below) is a historical region of Central Europe that lies mostly within Poland, with small parts in the Czech Republic and Germany. Its area is approximately 40,000 km (15,400 sq mi), and the population is estimated at 8,000,000. Silesia is split into two main subregions, Lower Silesia in the west and Upper Silesia in the east. Silesia has a diverse culture, including architecture, costumes
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Opole Silesia or Opolian Silesia [1] (Polish: Śląsk Opolski ⓘ, also known as Opolszczyzna, German: Oppelner Schlesien, Silesian: Ôpolski Ślōnsk, Czech: Opolské Slezsko), is a loosely …
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Silesia | Poland, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 18, 2024 · Silesia, historical region that is now in southwestern Poland. Silesia was originally a Polish province, which became a possession of the Bohemian crown in 1335, passed with that crown to the Austrian Habsburgs in …
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Silesia - New World Encyclopedia
Silesia is a historical region in east–central Europe spanning the territory named Magna Germania by Tacitus. It is encircled by the upper and middle Oder (Odra) River, upper Vistula River, and the Sudetes and Carpathian mountain ranges. …
Opole | Opole | Polish City, River Oder | Britannica
Sep 24, 2024 · Opole is an important river port and rail link between Wrocław and Upper Silesia; its economy depends on cement industries and iron foundries. A regional museum, a university, theatres, and many notable historic buildings …
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Dec 3, 2017 · The Opole Open-Air (Outdoor) Museum of Rural Architecture is one of only four open-air museums within the historical boundaries of the Śląsk (Silesia) region. It’s a traditional museum with unique examples of eighteenth …
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Dec 22, 2020 · Opole. As the historical capital of the Upper Silesia region, the glory of the former Opole has faded somewhat today. Heavily destroyed in World War II, the capital of the Opole Voivodeship is today primarily an …
