Lublin
Historic Polish city, site of the Union of Lublin.
Lublin is a city in eastern Poland, the eighth-largest in the country and the second-largest of historical Lesser Poland.
- Country
- Poland
- Historical region
- Lesser Poland
Lore & Background
Lublin's early history includes settlements from the sixth to seventh centuries, with a stronghold on Old Town Hill likely a centre of the Lendians. The city became a centre of the Reformation, with a Calvinist congregation and radical Arians. In the 19th century, it was part of the Austrian Empire, the Duchy of Warsaw, and then Congress Poland under Russian rule.
Reader's Guide
Lublin's significance lies in its role as a political and judicial hub of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. The city's Crown Tribunal made it the highest judicial authority for Lesser Poland. Lublin also thrived as a trade centre due to its location on the route between Vilnius and Kraków, and its trade fairs were the largest in the Commonwealth. Its historical Old Town is a national monument of Poland.
Did You Know?
- Lublin is the largest Polish city east of the Vistula River.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lublin?
Lublin is a historic city in eastern Poland that serves as the capital of Lublin Voivodeship and is the largest Polish city located east of the Vistula River. It ranks as the eighth-largest city in the country.
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