Powiśle (region)
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Powiśle or Dolne Powiśle is a cultural and geographic region in northern Poland, administratively located in the Pomeranian and Warmian-Masurian Voivodeships.[1]
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Powiśle | |
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Geographical region | |
Country | Poland |
Largest city | Elbląg |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
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It is named after the Vistula River (Polish: Wisła), referring to the region's location on the right bank of the river, near its delta.
The largest cities and towns of Powiśle are Elbląg, Kwidzyn, Malbork and Iława.
2007 was designated the "Year of Powiśle" (Rok Powiśla), with various festivities held in the region, including musical, athletic, theatrical and historical re-enactments.[2]
Powiśle is bordered by Warmia and Masuria in the east, by the Chełmno Land in the south, and by Pomerania in the west.