Oświęcim County, Administrative county in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland.
The county encompasses nine communes within its borders, including the city of Oświęcim which functions as its administrative center and capital.
The region evolved from medieval settlements near the Vistula River into a significant administrative territory through various periods of Polish history.
The Memorial Museum in Oświęcim preserves documentation and artifacts, educating visitors about historical events through permanent exhibitions and guided tours.
The territory maintains strong transportation connections to major Polish cities through an extensive network of railways and regional roads.
The county contains numerous lakes formed by river systems, creating a landscape that supports both agricultural activities and natural water management.
Location: Lesser Poland Voivodeship
Capital city: Oświęcim
Shares border with: Chrzanów County, Wadowice County, Bielsko County, Pszczyna County, Bieruń-Lędziny County, Jaworzno
Website: http://powiat.oswiecim.pl
GPS coordinates: 50.05000,19.23333
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:45
Auschwitz Jewish Center
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Oświęcim Castle
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Oświęcim Synagogue
1.4 km
Our Lady Help of Christians church in Oświęcim
1.7 km
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Oświęcim
1.5 km
Great Synagogue in Oświęcim
1.6 km
Ratusz w Oświęcimiu
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Kaplica św. Jacka w Oświęcimiu
1.7 km
Kaplica Hallerów w Dworach
2.9 km
Zamek w Bobrku
2.6 km
The Great Synagogue Memorial Park in Oświęcim
1.6 km
Jewish cemetery in Oświęcim
1.2 km
Spichlerz folwarczny w Bobrku
2.5 km
Jewish Museum and Synagogue
1.4 km
Holy Trinity church in Bobrek
3.1 km
Kościół Matki Bożej Bolesnej w Oświęcimiu
1.4 km
Church of St. Maximilian Kolbe
1.7 km
Serafitki monastery in Oświęcim
1.4 km
Ratusz,obecnie Sąd Rejonowy
1.5 km
Pałac, Nadwiślańska 2 w Bobrku
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Plebania, Księżnej Ogińskiej 6 w Bobrku
3.1 km
Oświęcim City Library
1.5 km
Zespół kościoła parafialnego Św. Trójcy, Księżnej Ogińskiej 6 w Bobrku
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Saint Hyacinth church in Oświęcim
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Salesians of Don Bosco monastery in Oświęcim
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8 Rynek Główny in Oświęcim
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Zespół klasztorny dominikanów, ob. salezjanów
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Ogrodzenie
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