Wąchock, Municipality in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Poland.
The town lies near Starachowice along the Kamienna River, featuring a railway station that connects to major regional transportation networks.
The Cistercian abbey, established in 1179, became a center of metal manufacturing and farming operations, contributing to regional industrial development.
The monastery buildings represent examples of Romanesque architecture, with preserved interiors displaying traditional religious and architectural elements from medieval Poland.
National Road 42 provides direct access to the town, while the railway station offers regular connections to Skarżysko-Kamienna and Sandomierz.
The town maintains an annual gathering of sołtyses and holds a special place in Polish culture through numerous regional jokes about its local administrators.
Location: Gmina Wąchock
Website: http://wachock.pl
GPS coordinates: 51.07417,21.01361
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:45
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