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Czarnków

Czarnków (German: until 1940: Czarnikau, between 1940-1945: Scharnikau) is a town in Poland in Czarnków-Trzcianka

County in Greater Poland Voivodeship, previously in Piła Voivodeship (1975-1998).

It has 12,000 inhabitants.

The town lies on the Noteć river. Because there are many hills around the town, the area is called Szwajcaria Czarnkowska ("Czarnków's Switzerland").

HistoryFirst time noted in early 12th century in Gallus Anonymus

Chronicle. At this time Czarnków was grad of pagan Pomeranians

and was ruled by local Pomeranian ruler Gniewomir.

Conquered by polish prince Bolesław III Wrymouth in 1108. From 1244 until 1407 Czarnków was seat of castellany.

From early 14th until middle of 17th century Czarnków was in the hands of noble family of Nałęcz

(they changed name for "Czarnkowski"). Czarnkowski family build new castle

(first time noted 1331 and destroyed in end of 17th century) and established before 1369 town privileges.

From 1772-1919 the town belonged to the Kingdom of Prussia and Imperial Germany.

hospital

Museum of the Earth Czarnkowski

Primary School No. 1

Gymnasium

Rondo im. John Paul II

city nightlife

Park

Amphitheater in the park

Swimming Pool

Historical attractions

medieval plan of city16th century church of Saint Mary Magdalene

19th century city hall18-19th century houses

remnants of 19th century Jewish cementary

monuments

PeopleWincenty I Niałek - 13th century archibishop of Gniezno

Jan of Czarnków - Polish 14th century chronicler and Deputy Chancellor of the Crown

Reinhold Sadler - A former Governor of Nevada.

Adam Słodowy - Author and TV host.

Jan of Czarnków - Polish 14th century chronicler and Deputy Chancellor of the Crown

http://www.czarnkow.p