The beginnings of przemyśl(1)

The beginnings of Przemyśl

Long time ago, more than two hundred years before

the rule of the first recognized ruler of Poland –

Mieszko I.

MIESZKO I

The lands of the present-day Poland was covered by thick

forests full of various animals such as wolves, bears, deer and bisons.

When they reached they edge of the forest, they beheld a beautiful land.

The sight was marvelous. The land was perfect for establishing a new

settlement. The river “San” embraced the hill which in Czcibor’s eyes was

suitable for establishing a new settlement.

Once upon a time, two riders were travelling along a forest path. They were dressed in leather vests. They had gilded

swords which was the proof of their wealth. Their names were Czcibor and

Przemko. They were the father and son. They were admiring the wild beauty of the

primaeval forest.

The settlement is constantly raided by other tribes and the

people must defend themselves.

Many years later, when Przemysław became the ruler of his tribe “Lędzianie”.

During his rule, the number of other tribes’ attacks increased. Once, during a long

battle, they almost destroyed Przemysław’s settlement. The invaders were defeated but the burgh required

rebuilding.

Finally the tribe reached the decision and some time later they were secure in their new

settlement. They tilled the land and it became prosperous by trade and hard work. The old

settlement was also rebuilt to provide shelter for settlers in case of raids. Soon the settlement

turned into a prosperous city. A few hundred years later, to commemorate the name of Duke Przemysław, it’s people named it “Przemyśl”.

Present-day Przemyśl

Przemyśl Fortress

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