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Gliwice

Gliwice is a city in Upper Silesia, southern Poland, near Katowice. Gliwice is the west district of the Upper Silesian Metropolitan Union – a metropolis with a population of 2 million. The city is located in the Silesian Highlands, on the Kłodnica river (a tributary of the Oder). Situated in the Silesian Voivodeship since its formation in 1999, Gliwice was previously in Katowice Voivodeship.

Located at 50.2833, 18.6667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Gliwice, Cities in Silesia, City counties of Poland, Cities and towns in Silesian Voivodeship

Gleiwitz incident

The Gleiwitz incident (German: Überfall auf den Sender Gleiwitz; Polish: Prowokacja gliwicka) was a staged attack by Nazi forces posing as Poles on 31 August 1939, against the German radio station Sender Gleiwitz in Gleiwitz, Upper Silesia, Germany on the eve of World War II in Europe.

Located at 50.3134, 18.689 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Gliwice, 1939 in Germany, False flag operations, World War II deception operations, Invasion of Poland, Nazi propaganda, 1939 in international relations

Silesian University of Technology

Silesian University of Technology is a university located in Gliwice, Silesia, Poland. It was founded in 1945 by Polish professors of the Lwow Polytechnic, who were forced to leave their native city and move to the Recovered Territories.

Located at 50.2908, 18.675 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Gliwice, Universities and colleges in Poland, Universities and colleges in Katowice

New Synagogue (Gliwice)

New Synagogue was a synagogue in Gleiwitz, Germany (today Gliwice, Poland). It was built in 1859-1861, designed by Salomon Lubowski and Louis Troplowitz. The synagogue was destroyed by Nazis during Kristallnacht on 9–10 November 1938. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:50.2954714|N|18.666566|E|source:dewiki_region:PL-SL_type:landmark|||| |primary |name= }}

Located at 50.2955, 18.6666 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Gliwice, Former Reform synagogues in Poland, 19th-century synagogues, Synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht

Gliwice Castle

The so-called Piast's Castle in Gliwice, southern Poland dates back to the mid-14th century. It consists of a tower from 1322, which was originally part of the city walls, and an adjoining building which was probably an armory. Modifications were carried out in the 15th century, between 1558-61 it became the residence of Friedrich von Zettritz. Later it was an armory, a jail, a magazine and since 1945 a museum. Between 1956-59 it was thoroughly rebuilt and partially reconstructed.

Located at 50.2928, 18.6658 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Castles in Silesian Voivodeship, Buildings and structures in Gliwice, Museums in Silesian Voivodeship, History museums in Poland

2010 Central European floods

The 2010 Central European floods were a devastating series of weather events which occurred across several Central European countries during May, June and August 2010. Poland was the worst affected. Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia and Ukraine were also affected. At least thirty-seven people died in the floods and approximately 23,000 people were evacuated. The city of Kraków declared a state of emergency.

Located at 50.2945, 18.6714 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Floods in Europe, Floods in Poland, Floods in Germany, Floods in Austria, Floods in Hungary, Floods in Slovakia, Floods in the Czech Republic, 2010 floods, 2010 in Austria, 2010 in Poland, 2010 in Germany, 2010 in Slovakia, 2010 in Hungary, 2010 in the Czech Republic, 2010 in Ukraine, Genoa lows