Brzeszcze, Municipality in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland.
Located in the Northern Carpathian Foothills, Brzeszcze sits on the Vistula River, 79 kilometers from Kraków and 50 kilometers from the Czech border.
The settlement originated in the 15th century with Flemish settlers and derived its name from brzost trees that populated the Sola river valley.
The town celebrates local traditions through events like the Wieś Pełna Skarbów festival, featuring regional performances and traditional craft demonstrations.
The anthracite coal mine Brzeszcze-Silesia remains the primary employer in the region, supporting the local economy through industrial operations.
During World War II, the town maintained a resistance network while containing Jawischowitz, a subcamp that housed prisoners from Auschwitz concentration camp.
Location: Gmina Brzeszcze
Website: http://brzeszcze.pl
GPS coordinates: 49.98190,19.14730
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:48
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