Merkuriusz Polski
⎯⎯⎯
The Polish Mercury
zwanej
Szoberowska
3 stycznia roku 1661
powstała
pierwsza
w Polsce
gazeta
Merkvrivsz
Polski
Wydawana
przez
Aleksandra
Gorczyna
Tablicę
wmurowano
w 300-lecie
prasy polskiej
(English translation:)
On January 3, 1661, in this building called Szoberowska (i.e., named after the Szober family), the first newspaper in Poland, The Polish Mercury, was published by Alexander Gorczyn.
This tablet was installed on the 300th anniversary of the Polish press.
Erected 1961.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1661.
Location. 50° 3.66′ N, 19° 56.428′ E. Marker is in Kraków, Małopolska (Lesser Poland), in Kraków Powiat. It is on Mały Rynek just north of Sienna, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Mały Rynek 6, Kraków, Małopolska 33-332, Poland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Carpathian States, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, the Schengen Area, and the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Andrzej Badurski (within shouting distance of this marker); Kamienica Strzemboszowska / The Strzemboszowska House (within shouting distance of this marker); Prałatówka Kościoła Mariackiego (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Kamienica Pod Trzema Lipami / House Under the Three Linden Trees (about 90 meters away); Stanisław Wyspiański (about 90 meters away); Jan Kanty Lasota (about 120 meters away); January Uprising Recruitment Site (about 150 meters away); Rafał Józef Czerwiakowski (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kraków.
Also see . . . Merkuriusz Polski Ordynaryjny (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 18, 2018.)
Additional keywords. journalism Merkuriusz Polski / The Polish Mercury
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 293 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
