Rzeszów

Rzeszów, the capital of the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, is a dynamically developing city with a rich history dating back to its foundation under Magdeburg Law by King Casimir the Great in 1354. Architecturally, Rzeszów combines various styles, from the Gothic Parish Church of St. Wojciech, through the Baroque Bernardine Basilica, to Art Nouveau and Neo-Gothic tenement houses in the Market Square, and the modernist building of the Philharmonic. The city is also known for its Underground Tourist Route, a unique system of cellars from the 14th to 18th centuries. Over the centuries, Rzeszów faced invasions, including those by the Tatars, and after World War II, it underwent intensive reconstruction and industrial development, particularly in the aviation and pharmaceutical sectors. Rzeszów is home to numerous festivals and cultural events, including the European Stadium of Culture, the Music Festival in Łańcut, and the Rzeszów Student Theater Review. Interestingly, Rzeszów holds the status of a city with county rights and is a member of the Union of Polish Metropolises and the Eurocities network, highlighting its importance in the region. In recent years, the city has also attracted investments, intensifying infrastructure development, making it an attractive place to live and work.