Krosno County, Administrative district in Subcarpathian Voivodeship, Poland
Krosno County is an administrative region in the Subcarpathian area featuring mountains like the Beskids, a central basin, and diverse terrain. The territory contains several communities spread across this varied landscape with different natural features.
Settlement in this area dates back to Stone Age times, with significant growth during the rule of Casimir the Great. The region later became known for its role in oil production history.
The area displays its past through churches, monasteries, and a museum dedicated to the oil industry that shaped local identity. Visitors notice these industrial roots reflected throughout the region's buildings and landscape.
The county has several ski facilities in the mountains for winter activities and outdoor recreation. Different villages serve as starting points for exploring the natural surroundings.
The region's first oil well was drilled in Bóbrka in 1854 by Ignacy Łukasiewicz, marking the start of Poland's petroleum history. This location draws visitors interested in how the modern oil industry began.
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Courthouse in Krosno
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Zespół domu
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Lewakowskiego 24
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18 Rynek in Krosno
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14 Rynek in Krosno
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12 Rynek in Krosno
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15 Rynek in Krosno
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Lewakowskiego 16
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Lwowska 24
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Poczta
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Ubezpieczalnia
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Bursa Gimnazjum Miejskiego
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13 Rynek in Krosno
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Lewakowskiego 6 w Krośnie
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35 Lewakowskiego Street in Krosno
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16 Rynek in Krosno
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17 Rynek in Krosno
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Lewakowskiego 4 w Krośnie
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19 Rynek in Krosno
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Sokół Cinema in Krosno
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21 Rynek in Krosno
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22 Rynek in Krosno
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Dom dziecka Caritas
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Szkoła (Seminarium Nauczycielskie)
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Zespół pałacowy, Grodzka 41 w Krosnie
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