Gmina Istebna, Rural municipality in Cieszyn County, Poland
Gmina Istebna is a rural municipality in southern Poland near the borders with Czech Republic and Slovakia. The area covers mountainous terrain in the Silesian Beskids region with several connected villages.
The first written record appears in 1592 when the area was part of the Duchy of Teschen. It developed under Bohemian rule and shaped settlement patterns in this mountain region.
Locals speak a regional dialect tied to Goral mountain traditions and maintain distinctive crafts and ways of life passed down through families. These customs shape how communities gather and celebrate together in the villages.
The area features numerous hiking trails suitable for different skill levels. Visitors can easily access outdoor paths and explore the mountain landscape from the villages.
The Good Shepherd Church was built in 1794 and replaced an earlier wooden structure at the same location. This stone building remains the most important religious monument in the municipality.
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