Bochnia is the oldest city in Lesser Poland, located on the Raba River, on the border of the Sandomierska Basin and the Carpathian Foothills. It is known as the 'City of Salt' by 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 city in Lesser Poland, located on the Raba River, on the border of the Sandomierska Basin and the Carpathian Foothills. It is known as the 'City of Salt' by 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 - meaning "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 - meaning "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.