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Today Opole, along with the surrounding region, is known as a centre of the German minority in Poland that recruits mainly from the descendants of the positively verified autochthons. In the city itself however only 2.46% of the inhabitants declared German nationality according to the last national census of 2002.
Opole is the capital city of Opole Voivodeship, in south west Poland. Opole has about 120,000 residents. Mapcarta, the open map.
This place is situated in Opole I, Opolskie, Poland, its geographical coordinates are 50° 40' 0" North, 17° 57' 0" East and its original name (with diacritics) is Opole. See Opole photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of Opole in Poland.
- Tenczyn Castle. There certainly is no shortage of amazing castles that you can visit in Poland. Although not all of them are in the best condition, especially after the destruction and loitering that took place during WW2, they sure have plenty of stories to tell.
- Opole Old Town. Opole is the main city in the Opole province and a lovely place to stay while exploring the surrounding area. This small town is quite the popular summer vacation spot for locals and the city even hosts a yearly Polish rock festival that attracts visitors from all over Poland.
- Holy Trinity Church. The Holy Trinity Church is a beautiful church near Opole’s city center that was built in the 13-14 centuries with its foundation dating back as far as the 12 century.
- Bolko Island. The green space and parks that surround Opole make this city very special and welcoming. Take a walk to Bolko Island, a part of the city that is completely surrounded by a river.
The capital of Opolskie Voivodeship, Opole is a vibrant and beautiful city. There are many interesting things to do in Opole including visiting the green Bolko island, getting lost in the lovely Old Town, visiting the zoo, and taking some photos of Venice of Opole.
The Opolskie Province is a captivating region in the southwestern part of Poland. It holds the distinction of being the smallest and least populated region in the country. However, its compact size belies its rich history, cultural significance, and natural allure.
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Opole is the capital city of Opole Voivodeship, in south west Poland. The historical capital of Upper Silesia was badly damaged during the USSR invasion of Silesia at the end of World War II, but many fine houses in the old town have been rebuilt.
