Łukowica

Łukowica
Village
Mary Help of Christians Church
Mary Help of Christians Church
Coat of arms of Łukowica
Coat of arms
Łukowica is located in Poland
Łukowica
Łukowica
Coordinates: 49°37′N 20°29′E / 49.617°N 20.483°E / 49.617; 20.483
Country Poland
VoivodeshipLesser Poland
CountyLimanowa
GminaŁukowica
Elevation
310 m (1,020 ft)
Population
 • Total
2,220

Łukowica [wukɔˈvit͡sa] is a village in Limanowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Łukowica.[1] It lies approximately 11 kilometres (7 mi) south-east of Limanowa and 63 km (39 mi) south-east of the regional capital Kraków.

The village is the birthplace of Michael Sendivogius (1566–1636), a Polish alchemist, philosopher, and medical doctor.

  • Saint Andrew Church
    Saint Andrew Church
  • View of Łukowica
    View of Łukowica

References

  1. ^ "Główny Urząd Statystyczny" [Central Statistical Office] (in Polish). To search: Select "Miejscowości (SIMC)" tab, select "fragment (min. 3 znaki)" (minimum 3 characters), enter town name in the field below, click "WYSZUKAJ" (Search).


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