Heterogeniczność przestrzeni miast salinarnych Bochni i Wieliczki w dobie przedprzemysłowej

The spatial organization and social dynamics of the Wieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, were significantly influenced by salt mining activities during the pre-industrial era. Urbanistic analysis reveals distinct layouts: Bochnia's plan from 1253 suggests a transverse-oriented square with centralized religious and public functions, mirroring earlier designs like Legnica, while Wieliczka's later incorporation (1290) features a rectangular market square with power structures and sacred spaces at its periphery. The study highlights the impact of royal investments, such as the construction of a canal linking Krakow and Bochnia, on urban development and economic growth. It also explores the evolution of suburbs, new settlements, and religious complexes, particularly in response to Austrian administrative changes post-1778, which included road network expansions and secular transformations. The research underscores the heterogeneous nature of these salt towns, shaped by mining, governance, and cultural dynamics.

Krasnowolski, B. (2016). Heterogeniczność przestrzeni miast salinarnych Bochni i Wieliczki w dobie przedprzemysłowej. Archaeologia Historica Polona, 23, 229. https://doi.org/10.12775/ahp.2015.010