Podwilk

Podwilk is a village settlement near the Slovak border located in a hilly region of southern Poland. The place features scattered residential buildings, a functional village center, and surrounding meadows that define its rural character.

The settlement long belonged to border regions contested by different powers before becoming permanently part of Poland after World War I. Its position at a geographical crossroads shaped its development over centuries.

The church serves as the heart of village life, where residents gather for celebrations and regular worship. It shapes the character of the settlement and remains central to local social connections.

The settlement is small and walkable, making it easy to explore on foot; visitors should expect rural conditions with basic facilities. Those arriving from larger cities will find limited services in the area.

The village sits in a watershed basin that ultimately drains toward the Black Sea, a geographical feature few visitors notice. This connection links the small settlement unexpectedly to major European river systems like the Danube.

Location: Gmina Jabłonka

Elevation above the sea: 640 m

GPS coordinates: 49.55000,19.73333

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:00