Niepołomice (pronounced Niepowomitse [ɲɛpɔwɔˈmʲit͡sɛ]) is a town in southern Poland, seat of Gmina Niepołomice in the Wieliczka County in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship.
It is situated on the Vistula River, on the verge of the large virgin Niepołomice Forest.
There is a 14th-century hunting castle in town initially built by Casimir III, as well as a conservation center for European bison (Polish: Żubry) nearby.
The town is also home to professional football club Puszcza Niepołomice.
External links
- Official website
- Summary (in English) of Niepołomice
- Jewish Community in Niepołomice on Virtual Shtetl
