Pyskowice, Urban municipality in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland.
Pyskowice is an urban municipality in the Gliwice County area, situated near the Katowice metropolitan region. It lies in southern Poland's Silesian region.
The settlement first appeared in written records in 1256 and was granted town rights in 1260. This marked the beginning of its development as an established settlement.
The town is home to a railway museum displaying historic trains and equipment. Visitors can see how important rail transport has been to the region's growth.
The town is well connected via national roads 40 and 94, with direct access to highways A1 and A4. This makes it easy to travel to larger cities and other parts of Poland.
During the 1980s, the town grew significantly by incorporating the neighboring district of Mikuszowina. This expansion substantially increased its territorial size and regional importance.
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