Stryszawa, Rural settlement in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland
Stryszawa is a village in Lesser Poland Voivodeship that spreads across green valleys with traditional wooden houses and farmland. The settlement sits at the boundary between hilly regions and more open terrain.
The village was founded in 1480 under the rule of the Słupski family as part of their territorial expansion. This origin marked the beginning of a settlement that would develop over the following centuries.
The community maintains traditional crafts and farming methods passed down through generations. These practices continue to shape how the village looks and how people work the land today.
The village lies about 6 kilometers southwest of Sucha Beskidzka and serves as the administrative center of its gmina. Visitors should know this is an active farming community where conditions vary with the seasons.
The village is a hub for mountain paths that connect several smaller settlements within the gmina. These routes remain important links between communities and show the region's historical connections.
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