Gmina Nowa Ruda, Administrative division in Kłodzko County, Poland.
Description
Gmina Nowa Ruda is a rural municipality in southwestern Poland covering 139.66 square kilometers of varied terrain with hills and open landscapes. It consists of sixteen villages and borders the Czech Republic as well as eight neighboring municipalities.
History
The area grew from medieval settlements and experienced periods of Bohemian, Prussian, and Polish rule beginning in the 14th century. This shifting history shaped the identity and structure of the present-day territory.
Culture
The territory hosts the annual Literary Heights Festival at the base of the Owl Mountains, drawing writers and readers for literary events, discussions, and exhibitions. This gathering shapes the area's cultural life and creates a meeting place for people interested in books and ideas.
Practical
The area comprises sixteen villages spread across the landscape, with the administrative hub located in the separate town of Nowa Ruda serving as the main reference point. Visitors can explore different settlements on foot or by car to experience the rural character of each village.
Did you know?
The municipality maintains active partnerships with cities in France and the Czech Republic that foster cross-border exchanges and connections. These relationships link local communities across national boundaries and create opportunities for shared learning and cooperation.
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Stillfried Castle
418 m
Shaft furnace in Nowa Ruda
472 m
Willa Rose w Nowej Rudzie
472 m
Town hall in Nowa Ruda
471 m
2 Szpitalna Street in Nowa Ruda
472 m
DZPJ "Nowar" w Nowej Rudzie
472 m
Assumption church in Nowa Ruda
102 m
Gimnazjum nr 1 w Nowej Rudzie
472 m
Kościół Podwyższenia Krzyża Świętego w Nowej Rudzie
394 m
Cmentarz żydowski w Nowej Rudzie
470 m
2 Nadrzeczna Street in Nowa Ruda
115 m
7 Nadrzeczna Street in Nowa Ruda
115 m
5 Nadrzeczna Street in Nowa Ruda
116 m
Ruda Góra
470 m
7 Market Square in Nowa Ruda
457 m
7 Piastów Street in Nowa Ruda
242 m
Urząd Gminy w Nowej Rudzie
470 m
27 Piastów Street in Nowa Ruda
167 m
23 Piastów Street in Nowa Ruda
177 m
Rządcówka w Nowej Rudzie
470 m
1 Nadrzeczna Street in Nowa Ruda
121 m
3 Market Square in Nowa Ruda
430 m
1 Piastów Street in Nowa Ruda
289 m
3 Nadrzeczna Street in Nowa Ruda
120 m
21 Piastów Street in Nowa Ruda
183 m
19 Piastów Street in Nowa Ruda
188 m
10 Łukowa Street in Nowa Ruda
192 m
5 Piastów Street in Nowa Ruda
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