Gmina Biecz, Administrative district in Gorlice County, Lesser Poland.
The urban-rural gmina spans across 99 square kilometers of land in southern Poland, encompassing the town of Biecz and ten surrounding villages.
The administrative district includes Biecz, which received city rights in the 12th century and developed into a significant trade center during medieval times.
The district contains numerous architectural landmarks, including the Gothic parish church with its 16th-century painting and the Franciscan monastery with baroque altars.
The district maintains local governance services for over 16,000 residents while managing both urban development in Biecz and rural areas in surrounding villages.
The district preserves medieval administrative structures, including the location where courts held the right to impose capital punishment until the late 18th century.
Location: Gorlice County
Capital city: Biecz
Elevation above the sea: 251 m
Shares border with: Gmina Gorlice, Gmina Lipinki, Gmina Moszczenica, Gmina Rzepiennik Strzyżewski, Gmina Skołyszyn, Gmina Szerzyny
Website: http://biecz.pl
GPS coordinates: 49.73194,21.26250
Latest update: April 2, 2025 11:57
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Szpital Świętego Ducha – Biecz
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Town hall in Biecz
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Buildings in Biecz
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Kościół św. Anny w Święcanach
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Dom Barianów-Rokickich w Bieczu
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Market Square in Biecz
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World War I Cemetery nr 109 in Biecz
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Museum of the Biecz Land
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World War I Cemetery nr 106 in Biecz
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Synagogue in Biecz
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St. Francis Monastery in Biecz
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Defensive walls in Biecz
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2 Węgierska Street in Biecz
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Saint Anne church in Biecz
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