Krościenko nad Dunajcem [krɔˈɕt͡ɕɛŋkɔ nad duˈnai̯t͡sɛm] is a village in southern Poland situated in the Nowy Targ County in Lesser Poland Voivodeship since 1999 (previously in Nowy Sącz Voivodeship , from 1975 to 1998). Located near Poland's border with Slovakia , it is approximately 31 kilometres (19 mi) east of Nowy Targ and 78 km (48 mi) south-east of the regional capital Kraków . Town rights were given to Krościenko by Kazimierz Wielki in 1348.
6-562: Krościenko can refer to three villages in Poland: Krościenko nad Dunajcem , Lesser Poland Voivodeship Krościenko Wyżne , Subcarpathian Voivodeship Krościenko, Bieszczady County in Subcarpathian Voivodeship (south-east Poland) [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with
12-497: A spa, with guest houses and baths. In 1934, Krościenko was officially recognized as a spa. In the Second Polish Republic , it became a very popular tourist resort, located in close proximity to Pieniny National Park . Nevertheless, the number of permanent residents was so low that in 1932 Krościenko lost its town charter. In 1973, Krościenko was joined with nearby Szczawnica , and the town of Szczawnica–Krościenko
18-520: Is one of the oldest settlements in Polish part of the Pieniny Mountains . Its history dates back to the late 12th century, when it was a village serving the now non-existing Pieniny Castle (see also Dunajec river castles ). In 1348, Kazimierz Wielki granted Magdeburg rights to Krościenko, and shaped the village into a medieval town, with a market square and street grid. Royal decree, giving
24-405: The charter to Krościenko does not exist, as it was burned in a Hussite raid in 1433. At that time the town was named Crosna in documents. Due to convenient location along a merchant route to Hungary, Krościenko prospered. In 1350, a Roman Catholic parish was established here, and in 1565, a parish school was opened. The period known as Polish Golden Age ended in the 17th century, when Krościenko
30-479: The same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Krościenko&oldid=932951814 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Kro%C5%9Bcienko nad Dunajcem Krościenko
36-544: Was affected by several wars (see Swedish invasion of Poland , Great Northern War ) and rebellions (see Kostka-Napierski Uprising ). As a result, by mid-18th century Krościenko was almost deserted. In 1770, Krościenko was occupied by the Habsburg Empire . The town became property of Austrian treasury, which in 1822 sold it to the Gross family. New owners noticed local mineral waters, and decided to turn Krościenko into
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