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Rzeszów is the largest city in southeastern Poland. It is located on both sides of the Wisłok River in the heartland of the Sandomierz Basin. Rzeszów has been the capital of the Subcarpathian Voivodeship since 1 January 1999, and is also the seat of Rzeszów County. The history of Rzeszów dates back to the Middle Ages. It received city rights and privileges from King Casimir III the Great in 1354. Local trade routes connecting Europe with the Middle East and the Ottoman Empire resulted in the cit

y's early prosperity and development. It also experienced growth in commerce and craftsmanship. Following the Partitions of Poland, Rzeszów was annexed by the Austrian Empire and did not regain its position until it returned to Poland after World War I. Rzeszów lies in the north temperate zone and has a continental climate with four distinct seasons. It is characterised by a significant variation between hot summers and cold, snowy winters. Average temperatures in summer range from 18 to 19.6 °C and in winter from −2.1 to 0 °C. In Rzeszów, you will find the most adorable Rynek (Market Square) in Eastern Europe, It is renowned for having one of the prettiest old town squares in Poland. The square is a buzz of activity with lots of bars, restaurants and cafes, a stylish City Hall, which sparkles elegantly in Rzeszów’s evening sun. Rzeszów has a huge castle just a short walk from Old Town. It is known as Lubomirski Castle and dates back to the sixteenth century. You can scale its walls and admire up close.