Cieszyn County, Administrative district in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Description
Cieszyn County is an administrative district in Silesian Voivodeship comprising twelve municipalities spread across rural and mountainous terrain. It includes the towns of Cieszyn, Ustroń, and Wisła, connected by valleys and river systems.
History
The territory came under Polish administration in 1920 following the partition of Cieszyn Silesia between Poland and Czechoslovakia. This division shaped the administrative boundaries that still define the county today.
Culture
The region shows influences from Polish, Czech, and German traditions visible in local buildings, speech patterns, and religious practices across its communities. These cultural layers blend together in the daily life of villages and towns throughout the area.
Practical
The administrative center is located in Cieszyn and serves the region's population spread across numerous municipalities. Visiting different areas requires personal transport due to the dispersed settlement pattern across rural and mountain zones.
Did you know?
The Olza River forms a natural border between Poland and the Czech Republic, creating a water boundary between two countries. Along this line, settlements on each side reflect different national characteristics despite their close proximity.
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Museum of Cieszyn Silesia
122 m
The Town Hall in Cieszyn
132 m
Holy Cross Church in Cieszyn
27 m
Zespół klasztorny boromeuszek w Cieszynie
143 m
Klasztor Franciszkanów w Cieszynie
37 m
The District Court and prison in Cieszyn
146 m
Christ the King statue in Cieszyn
111 m
Pomnik Leopolda Szersznika w Cieszynie
129 m
5 Szeroka Street in Cieszyn
55 m
19 Market Square in Cieszyn
87 m
8 Market Square in Cieszyn
149 m
Gimnazjum katolickie
49 m
14 Market Square in Cieszyn
71 m
15 Market Square in Cieszyn
69 m
8 Górny Rynek Square in Cieszyn
140 m
Szeroka 13
19 m
D. dom Cselestinum, ob. Urząd Stanu Cywilnego
103 m
Pałac Larischów, ob. Muzeum Śląska Cieszyńskiego
119 m
11 Górny Rynek Square in Cieszyn
110 m
Dom, klasztor boromeuszek
143 m
9 Górny Rynek Square in Cieszyn
132 m
9 Market Square in Cieszyn
148 m
17 Market Square in Cieszyn
74 m
18 Market Square in Cieszyn
72 m
Klasztor Franciszkanów
35 m
Szeroka 1
80 m
Szeroka 3
68 m
Wzgórzem Zamkowym
114 m
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