Plock

Płock (pronounce: ['pwɔʦk]) is a city in central Poland, on Vistula river, with 131,011 inhabitants. Situated in the Masovian Voivodship (since 1999), previously capital of the Płock Voivodship (1975–1998).

History

Its 12th century cathedral contains the tombs of Ladislaus Herman (died 1102) and Boleslaus III the Wrymouth (died 1138) – the dukes of Poland. Some historians say that Plock was the capital city of Poland during their reign (1080–1138). It was also a seat of several of the Dukes of Masovia and one of the capitals of that state.

Religion: Mariavites

This city is the main seat of the Mariavite bishops. Their most important church was built here in the beginning of 20th century – it is called Temple of Mercy and Charity.

Economy

The main industry is oil refining. The country's largest oil refinery and company, PKN Orlen is located there; it is served by a large pipeline leading from Russia to Germany.

Education

• Szkoła Wyższa im. Pawła Włodkowica

Sports

• Wisła Płock – football team (1st league in season 2003/2004)

Politics

Plock constituency

Members of Parliament (Sejm) elected from Plock constituency

• Abgarowicz Łukasz, PO
• Jasiński Wojciech, PiS
• Komorowski Zbigniew, PSL
• Łuszczyńska Aleksandra, SLD-UP
• Michalak Aldona, SLD-UP
• Pawlak Waldemar, PSL
• Pękała Jerzy, Samoobrona
• Piłat Andrzej, SLD-UP
• Siemiątkowski Zbigniew, SLD-UP
• Suchecki Benedykt, SLD-UP

See also

• Plock Department (Polish: Departament Płocki): a unit of administrative division and local government in Polish Duchy of Warsaw in years 1806–1815.