Myszków, Administrative center in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Myszków is a town in Silesian Voivodeship situated between the Silesian Highlands and Polish Jura mountain ranges. The urban layout combines residential areas with significant green spaces shaped by its industrial heritage and geographical location.
The settlement was established as a commune in 1925 and received official town status in 1950 during post-war administrative reorganization. This elevation reflects the economic growth and administrative changes the region experienced after the war ended.
The Palace of August Schmelzer from the 1880s and the neogothic Church of St Stanislaus shape the architectural character of the town center. Both buildings reflect the prosperity that industrial development brought to the area in earlier centuries.
The town sits on important railway lines connecting it to major Polish cities, including the historic Warsaw-Vienna route. These transport links make it easy for visitors to explore nearby areas and reach other destinations in the region.
The area sits within the Upper Warta Basin and maintains an unusually high proportion of farmland alongside forest areas. This blend of agricultural land and woodland gives the surrounding landscape a distinctive rural character that sets it apart.
Location: Myszków County
Shares border with: Gmina Poraj, Gmina Koziegłowy, Gmina Siewierz, Poręba, Zawiercie, Gmina Włodowice, Gmina Żarki
Website: http://miastomyszkow.pl
GPS coordinates: 50.57520,19.32461
Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:26
Photo license: GFDL
Church of the Assumption in Myszków Mrzygłód
4.6 km
Mijaczów
933 m
Church of St. Stanislaus in Żarki
6 km
Nowy cmentarz żydowski w Żarkach
6.6 km
8 Kościuszki Street in Myszków
95 m
Synagogue in Żarki
6.4 km
Saint Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr church in Myszków
739 m
Chapel of the Nativity in Myszków
557 m
Church of Saints Simon and Jude in Żarki
6.3 km
Church of Saint Barbara in Żarki
6.3 km
Żarki
6.1 km
Saint Michael Archangel church in Pińczyce
7.7 kmCmentarz katolicki w Żarkach
6.5 km
Pałacyk fabrykanta, Kościuszki 6 w Myszkowie
205 mMiasto w ramach dawnego założenia
4.7 km
Kaplica pałacowa Narodzenia NMP, ob.kościół , XVII/XVIII
537 m
Pozostałości zespołu pałacowego, XVII/XVIII
548 mKapliczka
6.8 kmPark pałacowy, XVII/XVIII
517 m
Mur obronny (dworski) z 2 basztami
5.9 kmPałac Bontaniów, ob. plebania, XVIII/XIX
7.7 kmMiasto w ramach historycznego założenia
6.3 kmZabytkowe Kamienne Stodoły w Żarkach
6.5 kmAmfiteatr
2.5 kmFigura św. Jana Nepomucena
6.3 kmFigura św. Jana Nepomucena
4.7 kmScenic viewpoint
6 kmScenic viewpoint
5.9 kmVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes