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Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski: St. Michael's Church St. Michael's Church, Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, Pol.

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Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, city, Świętokrzyskie województwo (province), southeastern Poland. The city lies along the Kamienna River, a tributary of the Vistula, and is situated in the Polish Uplands just north of the Świętokrzyskie (“Holy Cross”) Mountains. It is noted for its iron industry and has road connections with Lublin and Kielce.

Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski was settled in the 15th century and developed during the 19th century after the establishment of its ironworks. Its other industries include food processing and the production of ceramics and building materials. Pop. (2011) 73,681.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.