Jędrzejów, Administrative center in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Poland
Jędrzejów is a city located in south-central Poland, roughly 36 kilometers southwest of the regional capital Kielce. It developed around a Cistercian monastery and remains a functioning regional administrative center with its own identity and character.
The settlement was originally called Brzeznica and received town rights in 1271 from Duke Bolesław V the Chaste. A Cistercian monastery founded in 1153 shaped its early development and left a lasting mark on the region.
The Przypkowscy Clock Museum here houses thousands of sundials and timepieces spanning different periods, showing how people measured time across centuries. The collection reflects local pride in preserving these objects of everyday life and craftsmanship.
The city is easily accessible by car or bus and sits roughly midway between several larger Polish cities. Visitors can explore the town on foot and find standard amenities and services available.
The city was once an important industrial center with a cement factory that has operated since the late 18th century. A historic brewery from the same era also shaped economic life and left visible marks on the town.
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