Szlichtyngowa

Szlichtyngowa is a municipality in western Poland located within Lubusz Voivodeship near the Oder River. The settlement features a traditional rural layout typical of communities in this border region of the country.

The settlement was established in 1644 by Jan Jerzy Szlichtyng as a refuge for people escaping conflict in Silesia during the Thirty Years' War. It later developed into a stable community that experienced shifts in governance and demographic composition over the centuries.

The place carries the name of its founder Jan Jerzy Szlichtyng, a noble figure who shaped the community's early identity. Local life continues to reflect this heritage through the settlement's organization and its enduring position in the region.

The community is served by a railway station operating since 1906 that connects to surrounding regions. Visitors should know that the settlement is compact and easy to explore on foot.

The place was a border region for centuries with changing administrations, which is still visible today in the various building styles and local architecture. This layered history can be sensed when walking through the settlement.

Location: Gmina Szlichtyngowa

Inception: 1644

Website: http://umig.szlichtyngowa.org

GPS coordinates: 51.71667,16.25000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:03