Presentation about Olkusz city for tourists

1. Olkusz
Silver city
By Sara
Pabisek
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2. Presentation in a nutshell
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WEATHER LOCATION UNOFFICIAL SITE
DEVOTED TO THE
TOWN
ATTRACTION AND
MORE

3. Olkusz weather
• The nature of Olkusz is characterized by its
landscape, which consists of rolling hills,
forests, and rivers. The city is surrounded by
several nature reserves and parks, such as
the Klucze Nature Reserve and the Ojcowski
National Park, which offer opportunities for
outdoor activities like hiking and wildlife
viewing.

4. Geographic
• Olkusz is a city located in southern Poland, in the
Lesser Poland Voivodeship. It is situated in the
Malopolska Upland, about 50 kilometers northwest
of Kraków, the regional capital. With a population
of around 36,000 people, Olkusz is a significant
urban center in the region.

5. Olkusz on
maps
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6. Olkusz-
Dabrowa
gornicza
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7. A little bit of our
local history :) wsb

8. In the very beginning....
• The history of Olkusz dates back to ancient times. It was
first mentioned in historical documents in the 11th century,
although archeological findings suggest that the area was
inhabited even earlier. In the 13th century, Olkusz became
an important center for mining and the production of lead
and silver. The city's location near the deposits of these
valuable metals led to its economic prosperity.
• During the Middle Ages, Olkusz was granted numerous
privileges, including the right to organize trade fairs and
the establishment of a town council. In the 15th and 16th

9. DUring the war
• During World War II, Olkusz was occupied by the
Nazis, who heavily exploited its industrial resources
for their war effort. The city also suffered significant
damage during the war, with many historical
buildings destroyed.
• After the war, Olkusz was rebuilt and continued to
develop as an industrial and cultural center. Today,

10. History today wsb

11. military cemetery
•, which is dedicated to soldiers
who fought and died during World War II.
This cemetery holds the remains of the
Polish soldiers who fought against the
German occupation during the war.
Many of these soldiers were
from Olkusz and the surrounding

12. Why silver city?
During middle ages
the town became a
major center for the
extraction and
production of silver!
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13. SIlver
Festival
•residents and tourists can
learn about the history of
silver mining and participate
in various activities and
events related to the
industry

14. Main
Attractions ws
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15. Why
Rabsztyn?
• Rabsztyn Castle is a popular
tourist destination, attracting
visitors from all over the
world. Its picturesque
location amidst the scenic
landscape of Olkusz makes it
an ideal spot for sightseeing

16. Knight's Tournament in
Rabsztyn
• try your skills on archery,
sword handling, or horse
riding. Enjoy medieval music
and eat traditional Polish
dishes and beverages

17. summer
break with
olkusz
Our Local Swimming Pool
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18. Something for cycling enjoyers :)
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19. Underground
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20. the region through informative
exhibits and displays. The
museum showcases various
aspects of mining, including
the tools and techniques used,
as well as the everyday life of
miners.
• One of the highlights of the
museum is the multimedia
presentation that allows
visitors to experience what it
was like to work in the mines.
The presentation combines
sounds, images, and stories of

21. Viewpoints in Olkusz wsb

22. Olkusz br
and new
lake
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23. View from syborowa "Moutain"
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25. Thanks for
attention! wsb