Gmina Andrychów, Urban-rural municipality in Wadowice County, Poland
Gmina Andrychów is an urban-rural municipality in southern Poland that combines the main town with seven neighboring villages. The area spreads across rolling terrain marked by farmland, forests, and scattered residential neighborhoods.
The settlement began in the late 13th century as Henrychów and later gained official town status. The arrival of skilled craftspeople from across Europe in the 18th century transformed the local economy and character.
The settlement draws its name from early inhabitants who established craft workshops in the area. Walking through the older parts of town, you can still notice buildings that reflect this artisanal past.
The main town sits on national road 52, which connects to larger cities with regular bus service to Kraków and Bielsko-Biała. You will find accommodations and restaurants easily in the town center, though a car helps for exploring the surrounding villages.
The municipality balances its population almost equally between town and countryside, a rare pattern that shapes how the place feels and functions. This unusual mix allows visitors to experience both town convenience and rural character within the same administrative area.
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