Tarnów County, Administrative district in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland.
Description
Tarnów County is an administrative region in Lesser Poland Voivodeship covering around 1,400 square kilometers with numerous towns and villages scattered across varied terrain. The landscape includes rivers, forests, and agricultural areas that shape the character of different communities within the district.
History
This county was established in 1999 when Poland reorganized its administrative divisions, creating the current territorial structure of the district. The reform reshaped how local governance works and defined the boundaries we see today.
Culture
The towns and villages here keep regional traditions alive through festivals where you can watch traditional crafts, music, and local customs that define southeastern Polish culture. These celebrations show how much people value their heritage and community bonds.
Practical
The main hub of this district is the city of Tarnów, which connects to major transportation networks and serves as a gateway to the surrounding region. From there, you can reach other towns and rural areas with relative ease by rail or car.
Did you know?
This territory spans multiple climate zones, creating one of Poland's longest growing seasons that supports productive farming across the region. The varied conditions allow farmers to grow a wide range of crops and make the area an important agricultural center.
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General Joseph Bem Mausoleum
1.7 km
Strzelecki Park in Tarnow, Poland
1.9 km
Teatr im. Ludwika Solskiego w Tarnowie
2.1 km
Gemini Park Tarnów
422 m
Tarnów Water Tower
1.1 km
Jewish cemetery in Tarnów
1.7 km
Piaskówka Park in Tarnów
1.5 kmCmentarz w Krzyżu
536 m
Karolina Kózka church in Tarnów
1.6 km
Saint Joseph and Our Lady of Fatima church in Tarnów
1.6 km
World War I Cemetery nr 202 in Tarnów
921 m
Sacred Heart church in Tarnów
2.2 km
Holy Cross and Saints Philip Neri church in Tarnów
2.3 km
Holy Cross and Our Lady of Perpetual Help church in Tarnów
1.2 kmPotok Klikowski
801 m
Christ, the Good Shepherd church in Tarnów
614 m
BWA w Tarnowie
2 km
Pomnik Ofiar Stalinizmu w Tarnowie
2.2 km
Ogrodzenie
1.8 km
Baptist church in Tarnów
2.2 km
30 Rogoyskiego Street in Tarnów
2.3 km
28 Rogoyskiego Street in Tarnów
2.3 km
Legionów 16
2.1 km
Legionów 14
2.1 km
16 Brodzińskiego Street in Tarnów
2 km
8 Brodzińskiego Street in Tarnów
2.2 km
Building of the Tarnów Rifle Company
2 km
5 Brodzińskiego Street in Tarnów
2.2 km
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