Sandomierz

Sandomierz (pronounced: ) is a town in south-eastern Poland with 25,714 inhabitants (2006), situated in the Swietokrzyskie Voivodeship (since 1999). It is the capital of Sandomierz County (since 1999). Sandomierz is known for its Old Town, which is a major tourist attraction. In the past, Sandomierz used to be one of the most important urban centers not only of Lesser Poland, but also of the whole country.