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WELCOME TO TARNOBRZEG!
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Tarnobrzeg is a small town situated in the south-east of Poland.
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It has a rich history and many beautiful monuments.
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The old part of the town has been renovated recently.
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The monument of Bartosz Głowacki was erected in 1904.
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Głowacki was a peasant who fought for the independence of Poland in 1794.
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Now the population of Tarnobrzeg is almost 50,000 inhabitants.
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The castle is the most magnificent building in the town.
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The castle belonged to the Tarnowski family.
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The first building was erected in 15th c. and the present one was built after a fire in 1927.
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The castle is surrounded by a picturesque park.
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In the second half of the 20th c. Tarnobrzeg developed thanks to the sulphur mines in the nearby villages.
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It was the capital of the province between 1975 and 1998.
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A few years ago, within the area of one of the mines a huge lake was built.
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It attracts many visitors, especially in the summer time.
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Water sports lovers can sail and windsurf here.
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The Dominican Church is one of the landmarks of Tarnobrzeg.
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The town has got many sports facilities including a stadium and a swimming pool.
