Proszowice, Administrative center in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland
Proszowice is a town in Lesser Poland Voivodeship that extends along the Szreniawa River with a traditional market square structure and streets radiating outward from the center. The town center features squares and churches surrounded by residential and commercial buildings lining the streets.
In 1358, Proszowice received Magdeburg rights and developed from a small settlement into a royal property under King Kazimierz the Great. This elevation to town status shaped its spatial layout and administrative importance for centuries to come.
The market square forms the heart of community life and displays a medieval layout that still shapes how people move through the center today. The parish church dominates this space and serves as a natural gathering point for residents and visitors.
The town sits about 30 kilometers northeast of Krakow and serves as the administrative seat of Proszowice County. It is easily accessible by public transportation and offers basic services including shops, restaurants, and local government offices.
The town experienced multiple status changes in its past and was downgraded to village status in 1869 before regaining its town designation in 1923. This turbulent history is reflected in the architecture, where buildings from different periods stand side by side.
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