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Płock is a city in central Poland, on the Vistula river, with 131,011 inhabitants. It is located in the Masovian Voivodeship (since 1999), having previously been the capital of the Płock Voivodeship (1975-1998). It now heads a Powiat (province) at the extreme west of the Mazovian Voivodeship.

History

Its 12th century beautiful cathedral contains the tombs of Ladislaus Herman (died 1102) and Boleslaus III the Wrymouth (died 1138) - the dukes of Poland. They are buried in the Masovian Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral in Płock. Some historians say that Płock 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.

Religions

Mariavites

This site is the main seat of the Mariavite bishops. Their most important church was built here in the beginning of 20th century - it's called Temple of Mercy and Charity and is situated in a pleasant garden on the hill on which the historical centre of Płock is built, near the Vistula river.

Economy

The main industry is oil refining. The country's largest oil refinery, (Plock refinery) and parent company, PKN Orlen is located there; it's served by a large pipeline leading from Russia to Germany. There are several industrial activities connected with the refinery, for servicing and construction; there's a factory producing for Levi Strauss & Co.

Education

Szkoła Wyższa im. Pawła Włodkowica
Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Płocku
Płock Campus of Warsaw University of Technology
L.O im. Marszałka Stanisława Małachowskiego w Płocku - the oldest shool in Poland
L.O im. Wladysława Jagiełły w Płocku

Transportation

Mass transit

Buses

KM Płock - Komunikacja Miejska Płock Bus service covers the entire city, with 39 routes.

PKS Płock - Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Płocku S.A.
Bridges in Płock

Bridge of solidarity
Sports

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

Wisła Płock - handball team (repeated Polish Champion and repeated winner Cup of Poland)
Politics

Płock constituency
Members of Parliament (Sejm) elected from Płock constituency

Łukasz Abgarowicz, PO

Wojciech Jasiński, PiS

Zbigniew Komorowski, PSL

Aleksandra Łuszczyńska, SLD-UP

Aldona Michalak, SLD-UP

Waldemar Pawlak, PSL

Jerzy Pękała, Samoobrona

Andrzej Piłat, SLD-UP

Zbigniew Siemiątkowski, SLD-UP

Benedykt Suchecki, SLD-UP
Twin towns

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Forlì, Italy (1998)

Auxerre, France (2000)

Balti, Moldova (2000)

Thurrock, United Kingdom (2004)

Mytishchi, Russia (2006) ==
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