Ostrzeszów
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| Ostrzeszów | |
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| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Greater Poland |
| Mayor | Stanisław Wabnic |
| Area | 12,18 km² |
| Population - city - urban - density |
14 490 (2005) 1189,7/km² |
| City rights | 1283 |
| Latitude Longitude |
51°24'N 18°00'E |
| Area code | +48 62 |
| Car plates | POT |
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Ostrzeszów (former German: Schildberg) is a town in Poland, in Greater Poland Voivodeship. It is the capital of Ostrzeszów County (powiat ostrzeszowski). The population is 14,490 (2004).
Settlement in Ostrzeszów goes back to ancient times. Ostrzeszów was founded as a fortress on the border with Silesia. It became a town between 1261 and 1283.
The town is situated around 80 km from Wrocław, 100 km from Katowice and 130 km from Poznań. Attractions in the town include the surrounding forests, an attractive town square, and The Norwegian POW Museum.
One of Ostrzeszów's honorary citizens is Krzysztof Wielicki, who climbed all of the world's mountains of over 8000 meters in height.
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