Korczyna, Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Administrative village in Krosno County, southeastern Poland.
Korczyna is a village in southeastern Poland near Krosno, situated on rolling terrain and serving as the administrative center for Gmina Korczyna. The settlement contains schools, shops, and public services for everyday community needs.
The settlement held a significant Jewish community before World War II, with a preserved cemetery on the village edge testifying to this former presence. This site marks an important chapter in the region's past.
The church at the center reflects how the community gathers for spiritual observance and marks the rhythm of village life. It showcases traditional building methods rooted in Polish religious practice.
The village is marked by postal code 38-420 and provides basic amenities and facilities for visitors. The rolling landscape means walking involves some elevation changes typical of the region's topography.
The area falls within the Czarnorzeki-Strzyżów Landscape Park, protecting natural forest habitats in the surroundings. This designation connects the village to broader environmental conservation work in the region.
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