Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship (Polish: województwo świętokrzyskie [vɔjɛˈvut͡stfɔ ɕfjɛntɔˈkʂɨskʲɛ] ⓘ), [3] also known as Holy Cross Voivodeship, is a voivodeship in southeastern Poland, in the historical region of Lesser Poland. The province's capital and largest city is Kielce.

After the war when Poland regained its independence after 123 years of Partitions, Kielce became the capital of Kielce Voivodeship. The plans to strengthen Polish heavy and war industries resulted in Kielce becoming one of the main nodes of the Central Industrial Area (Centralny Okręg Przemysłowy). The town housed several big factories, among ...

Founded in the 12th century, the Benedictine monastery on Mount Łysa Góra, with Poland's first relics of the Holy Cross, was the biggest sanctuary in Poland until the 17th century. Polish kings and princes used to make pilgrimages to the monastery.

Jan 20, 2024 · In the southeastern corridors of Poland, the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship emerges as a region that effortlessly marries the serenity of nature, the grandeur of architectural wonders, and a history that spans thousands of years.

Kielce is the largest city of the Holy Cross Voivodeship (Województwo Świętokrzyskie) with a population just under 200,000 residents (2018). It is also its capital. Its history dates back to the 10th century. In 1364 Kielce was recognised as a city and gained certain privileges connected with this legal status.

The boulder fields of Poland’s Świętokrzyskie (Holy Cross) Voivodeship are a source of fascination for geologists and lovers of spectacular landscapes alike.

Kielce, city, capital of Świętokrzyskie województwo (province), southeastern Poland, lying in the Świętokrzyskie (“Holy Cross”) Mountains. Kielce is located on the Warsaw - Kraków rail line and is a major industrial centre that has metallurgical, machine-making, building materials, and food-production facilities.

The capital of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship is located on the gentle hills of the Świętokrzyskie Mountains. In this way, Kielce combines a naturally mountainous landscape ideal for activity with the city's cultural attractions.

Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, also known as Holy Cross Voivodeship, is a voivodeship (province) in southeastern Poland, in the historical region of Lesser Poland. The province's capital and largest city is Kielce.

Apr 8, 2021 · The voivodeship covers the area of 11 710, 50 km sq. km and is inhabited by 1,23 mln people (3,3 of Poland’s population). The capital city of the region – Kielce, lies halfway between the biggest Polish agglomerations – Warsaw and Krakow.