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Sękowa, Historic village in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

The settlement extends across rolling hills near the Polish-Slovak border, 7 kilometers southeast of Gorlice and 105 kilometers from Krakow.

King Kazimierz Wielki established Sękowa through an official decree on February 22, 1363, marking the beginning of its documented history.

St. Philip's and St. James' church, constructed in the early 16th century, displays traditional wooden architecture with detailed hand-carved elements throughout its structure.

The village functions as the administrative center of Gmina Sękowa, providing essential services to 4,889 residents and neighboring communities.

The wooden church of Sękowa received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2003 as part of the Wooden Churches of Southern Lesser Poland collection.

Location: Gmina Sękowa

GPS coordinates: 49.61194,21.20750

Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:16

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