Gorzyczki, Silesian Voivodeship

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Gorzyczki, Silesian Voivodeship, Border village in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

Located at the southern edge of Poland, Gorzyczki extends across 6.69 square kilometers and maintains a population density of 240 residents per square kilometer.

The village dates back to 1229 and contained a medieval motte-and-bailey castle, with archaeological evidence showing human presence since the Stone Age period.

Gorzyczki produced notable figures including Jan Piprek, a philologist and resistance member, and Teresa Glenc, who later became a Polish parliament representative.

The settlement sits 10 kilometers south of Wodzisław Śląski and follows Central European Time, shifting between UTC+1 and UTC+2 during seasonal changes.

During World War II, the village contained Polenlager 169, a concentration camp established at the Fryderyk coal mine for Polish citizens who refused German classification.

Location: Gmina Gorzyce, Silesian Voivodeship

GPS coordinates: 49.94806,18.40472

Latest update: March 11, 2025 09:46

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