Bochnia is the oldest town in Lesser Poland located on the Raba River, on the border of the Sandomierz Basin and Carpathian Foothills. It is called the "City of Salt" due to the presence of one of the oldest salt mines in the world. The town owes its foundation to the discovery of rock salt in 1248.
Bochnia is the oldest town in Lesser Poland located on the Raba River, on the border of the Sandomierz Basin and Carpathian Foothills. It is called the "City of Salt" due to the presence of one of the oldest salt mines in the world. The town owes its foundation to the discovery of rock salt in 1248.
Wuppertal was founded in 1929, from the merger of 7 small local towns. It owes its name to its location in the valley of the Wupper River - which means "valley" . A significant role was played here until the 1970s by the textile industry, but today this is a thing of the past, the city is modern and vibrant.
Wuppertal was founded in 1929, from the merger of 7 small local towns. It owes its name to its location in the valley of the Wupper River - which means "valley" . A significant role was played here until the 1970s by the textile industry, but today this is a thing of the past, the city is modern and vibrant.