Skierniewice

Skierniewice sits on the flat plain between Łowicz and Błonie, surrounded by forests to the north and west that give the city a quiet setting. Streets run through a center with older residential buildings next to more modern industry and research facilities linked to fruit farming.

The settlement received town rights in 1457 and grew into a trade center between Toruń and Lviv on medieval trade routes. The railway line to Vienna opened in 1845 and brought new connections and economic growth to the region.

The name comes from a Polish word for furriers, pointing to a craft community that once worked in this area. Today the town keeps a link to fruit growing, and local events often celebrate the harvest with fresh produce from the region.

The city sits halfway between Warsaw and Łódź, offering direct train connections to both within about an hour. Visitors exploring the historic center will find many places within walking distance, while parks and research facilities lie on the outskirts.

The Episcopal Palace from the 15th century stands beside a park that remains from an older monastery complex. A classicist gate built between 1779 and 1780 marks the entrance and still shows fine stone details today.

Location: Łódź Voivodeship

Inception: 1457

Elevation above the sea: 138 m

Shares border with: Skierniewice County

Website: http://skierniewice.eu

GPS coordinates: 51.95686,20.14300

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:49