Dating back to early 8th century, Przemysl is the second oldest city in southern Poland after Krakow. In the beginning of the twentieth century it was the third largest fortress in Europe. With it's turbulent history, marked by the First Partition of Poland and subsequent annexation into Austrian Empire, the city was also invaded during World War II and divided along San river between Nazi Germany and Soviet Union. Postwar settlement established border with Russia a few kilometers east of the city. Growth of Przemysl was stunted as it was cut off from it's hinterland to the east and prewar economic prosperity was never fully restored. Nevertheless, it's hidden beauty prevails.
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