Nowy Wiśnicz

Nowy Wiśnicz
Nowy Wiśnicz Castle
Coat of arms
Nowy Wiśnicz
Coordinates: 49°55′N 20°27′E / 49.917°N 20.450°E / 49.917; 20.450
Country Poland
VoivodeshipLesser Poland
CountyBochnia
GminaNowy Wiśnicz
Area
 • Total
5.05 km2 (1.95 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total
2,728
Postal code
32-720

Nowy Wiśnicz [ˈnɔvɨ ˈvʲiɕɲit͡ʂ] (Yiddish: ווישניצא Vishnitsa) is a small town in Bochnia County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland, with 2,728 inhabitants (2019). Located 4 miles (6 kilometres) south of Bochnia, Nowy Wiśnicz is renowned for its Italianate fortified castle which dominates the skyline.

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