Licheń Stary
Licheń Stary | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 52°19′24″N 18°21′36″E / 52.32333°N 18.36000°E | |
Country | Poland |
Voivodeship | Greater Poland |
County | Konin |
Gmina | Ślesin |
Population | 1,100 |
Licheń Stary [ˈlixɛɲ ˈstarɨ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Ślesin, within Konin County, Greater Poland Voivodeship, in central Poland.[1] It lies approximately 7 kilometres (4 mi) south-east of Ślesin, 14 km (9 mi) north-east of Konin, and 99 km (62 mi) east of the regional capital Poznań.
The village's name means "old Licheń"; it is often referred to as simply Licheń.
Licheń Stary is the site of Poland's largest church, the
Licheń Stary is also the site of Poland's largest organ (157 stops, 6 manuals and pedalboard, created by prof. Andrzej Chorosiński and manufactured by Polish organbuilder "Zych - Zakłady Organowe"); this instrument is also the fourth largest in Europe and thirteenth largest in the world.[2] It is located in the Basilica of Our Lady of Licheń.
See also
References
- ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
- OCLC 1005163172.