Plock
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Introduction
Płock is a city on the banks of the Vistula river in central Poland. In the 12th century it was the capital of Poland. Its cathedral dating back to that era contains the tombs of Ladislaus Herman (died 1102) and Boleslaus III the Wrymouth (1138), dukes of Poland.
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Sights and Activities
- The Masovian Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral is one of Europe's finest examples of romanesque architecture.
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Weather
Plock has a continental climate with generally warm summers and cold winters. Average summer temperatures are around 23 or 24 degrees Celsius from June to August, around 21 degrees along the coast. Nights are mostly around 15 degrees during this time. Winters last from December to early March, with generally temperatures around zero during the day, and around -5 or -6 degrees at night.
Precipitation is quite evenly distributed througout the year, although summers does have some wetter weather. Usually there is about 10 to 15 days of some rain or snow during most months. In winter, it is mainly snow that falls.
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