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My town

My town. Czarnków. Czarnków (German: until 1940: Czarnikau, between 1940-1945: Scharnikau) is a town in Poland in Czarnków-Trzcianka County in Greater Poland Voivodeship, previously in Piła Voivodeship (1975-1998). It has 12,000 inhabitants.

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My town

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  1. My town Czarnków

  2. Czarnków (German: until 1940: Czarnikau, between 1940-1945: Scharnikau) is a town in Poland in Czarnków-Trzcianka County in Greater Poland Voivodeship, previously in Piła Voivodeship (1975-1998). It has 12,000 inhabitants.

  3. The town lies on the Noteć river. Because there are many hills around the town, the area is called Szwajcaria Czarnkowska ("Czarnków's Switzerland").

  4. History First time noted in early 12th century in Gallus Anonymus Chronicle. At this time Czarnków was grad of pagan Pomeranians and was ruled by local Pomeranian ruler Gniewomir. Conquered by polish prince Bolesław III Wrymouth in 1108. From 1244 until 1407 Czarnków was seat of castellany. From early 14th until middle of 17th century Czarnków was in the hands of noble family of Nałęcz (they changed name for "Czarnkowski"). Czarnkowski family build new castle (first time noted 1331 and destroyed in end of 17th century) and established before 1369 town privileges. From 1772-1919 the town belonged to the Kingdom of Prussia and Imperial Germany.

  5. hospital

  6. Museum of the Earth Czarnkowski

  7. Primary School No. 1

  8. Gymnasium

  9. Rondo im. John Paul II

  10. city nightlife

  11. Park

  12. Amphitheater in the park

  13. Swimming Pool

  14. Historical attractions medieval plan of city 16th century church of Saint Mary Magdalene 19th century city hall 18-19th century houses remnants of 19th century Jewish cementary

  15. monuments

  16. People Wincenty I Niałek - 13th century archibishop of Gniezno Jan of Czarnków - Polish 14th century chronicler and Deputy Chancellor of the Crown Reinhold Sadler - A former Governor of Nevada. Adam Słodowy - Author and TV host. Jan of Czarnków - Polish 14th century chronicler and Deputy Chancellor of the Crown

  17. http://www.czarnkow.p

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