The Plock

PŁOCK - for centuries the mountain

Plock, is not only a phenomenal location on a high cliff above the Vistula River, perpetuated for centuries by painters and photography. His magic is also the charm that creates a blend of history and modernity.
Cathedral Basilica, the treasury in the Diocesan Museum, the Museum of secession Mazowiecki, the oldest school in Poland - "Małachowianka", or the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy is only part of which must be seen in Plock. Visit the whole family here, and because the children there are many attractions. The largest is the zoo, in which he lives more than 3.5 thousand. animals. In the summer we get to the zoo choo-choo Tumska.
Plock has twelve twin cities. According to the contract the order they are: Darmstadt, Germany, Fort Wayne, USA, Forli, Italy, Mazeikiai in Lithuania, Belarus Nowopołock, Auxerre, France, Balti in Moldova, Loznica in Serbia, Municipality of Thurrock in the UK, Mytiszczi in Russia, China, and Huai'an in Pleven, Bulgaria. Annual celebration of all the partner cities of Plock European Picnic, organized since 1999 in May. With activity in international forums, openness to the world and events that promote the idea of ​​integration, Plock was three times awarded by the Council of Europe. In 2004 he received the European Diploma in 2005 - the Flag of Honour, in 2009, honors boards of the Council of Europe.
A rich calendar of cultural and sports activities, is yet another reason to visit Plock. On summer evenings, beach, theater and the Old Market sounding music. Young people are attracted Audioriver - Poland's largest electronic music festival. Entire families participate in the Days of the History of Plock, Fair and Picnic Tumski Airport. Permanent group of supporters to Summer Music Festival, Art Market, which combines street theater with jazz and cinema, "under a cloud," or organized - Cross Border Arts Festival them. Themerson, płocczanina, a prominent avant-garde artist.
The place of the great sporting events is a new entertainment hall - Sports Arena Orlen, in which every day their games are played handball Wisla Plock - current Polish champions.
The attractions are also boat cruises on the Vistula river walking.
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The material prepared by the Department of Promotion and Information Office in City Hall.
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