Zduńska Wola, Regional center in central Poland.
Zduńska Wola is an urban municipality in central Poland situated across rolling terrain and containing numerous industrial buildings and museums. The townscape displays structures from different manufacturing periods that define its character.
The settlement first appeared in records in 1394 and grew from a trading post into a major manufacturing center during the 1800s. This growth was driven by the expansion of textile and other industrial production.
The town's identity is rooted in textile work, with locals historically mastering weaving techniques passed down through families. Visitors can see how this craft shaped daily routines and community bonds across centuries.
The central train station links the town to major Polish cities like Warsaw and Łódź with frequent daily services. Its location makes exploring the surrounding region convenient for day trips.
Max Factor Sr., who later built a global cosmetics empire, started his career as an apprentice to a pharmacist and wigmaker in this industrial town. This unexpected link between local craftsmanship and later commercial innovation shows how such traditions shaped individuals.
Location: Zduńska Wola County
Inception: 1394
Elevation above the sea: 12 m
Website: http://zdunskawola.pl
GPS coordinates: 51.60000,18.93333
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:17
9 Kolbego Street in Zduńska Wola
2.3 km
Karsznice railway museum
6.8 km
Church of the Assumption in Zduńska Wola
69 m
Catholic Cemetery in Zduńska Wola
621 m
Kościół Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny i św. Jakuba Apostoła w Szadku
10.6 km
Lutheran church in Zduńska Wola
157 m
Muzeum Historii Miasta Zduńska Wola
80 m
Muzeum Historii Miasta Zduńska Wola filia-Skansen Lokomotyw i Urządzeń Technicznych
6.4 km
Museum of the History of the City of Zduńska Wola
50 m
Saints Stanislaus and Nicholas church in Borszewice
7.8 km
13 Kościelna Street in Zduńska Wola
30 m
Saint Catherine church in Korczew
4.5 km
Saint Ursula church in Strońsko
8 km
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Marzenin
8.8 km
Rezerwat przyrody Półboru
7.5 km
9 Kościuszki Avenue in Zduńska Wola
130 m
11 Kościuszki Avenue in Zduńska Wola
119 m
Manor in Wojsławice
6.2 km
Water-electric-mill in Wola Marzeńska
9.3 km
Kościół św. Wojciecha
10.8 km
Dom św. Maksymiliana Kolbego (dom tkacki)
333 m
Bell tower in Szadek
10.6 km
6 Złotnickiego Street in Zduńska Wola
18 m
Fence of Jewish cemetery in Zduńska Wola
1.2 km
Church of the Assumption in Szadek
10.7 km
Jewish cemetery in Zduńska Wola
1.2 km
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3 Kościuszki Avenue in Zduńska Wola
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