Lesser Poland - one of the 16 provinces Polish . In its present form was established on 1 January 1999 as a result of administrative reform. Region covers an area of 15 182 km ² and is one of the smaller in Poland (12th in the country). In terms of population (3 million 298 thousand. Persons) region is located on the 4th place in Poland. The population density is one of the highest in the country (Lesser - 217 persons / km ², the national average - 122 people / km ²).
Lesser Poland Travel Guide
Top Destinations in Lesser Poland
Oswiecim, Poland
Oświęcim is a town in the Lesser Poland province of southern Poland, situated 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of Kraków, near the confluence of the rivers Vistula (...
Zakopane, Poland
Mist drifts low over timber-roofed chalets as dawn breaks, the scent of pine and woodsmoke sharp in the alpine air. Mountain silence settles between the jangle ... more
Krakow, Poland
Morning sunlight falls softly onto Krakow’s cobblestone lanes, casting long shadows beneath pastel Baroque facades. There is a gentle hum to the city—the ... more
Szczawnica, Poland
Szczawnica-Zdrój is a spa town in Podhale in Poland. Szczawnica is a well-known resort town since the mid nineteenth century. Due to the presence of alkali ... more