Knurów

Knurów is an urban municipality located in Gliwice County within the Silesian region of southern Poland. The town centers around residential neighborhoods, local shops, and green spaces that shape its everyday character.

The settlement first appears in records from the early 1300s as a small agricultural village in this region. The opening of coal mines in the early 1900s transformed it into an industrial town with rapid urban growth.

The coal mining heritage shapes how locals talk about their past, visible in place names and local gatherings that honor this industrial chapter. People here still feel connected to that era through stories and traditions passed down through families.

The town has bus and train connections to nearby cities, with stops located throughout the neighborhoods and center. Most daily needs like shopping, health services, and schools are accessible by walking or short local trips.

The transformation from rural farmland to industrial town happened remarkably fast, creating a distinct urban culture in just decades. This rapid shift left visible marks on the buildings and layout that tell the story of sudden growth.

Location: Gliwice County

Inception: 1295

Shares border with: Gmina Gierałtowice, Ornontowice, Czerwionka-Leszczyny, Pilchowice, Gmina Czerwionka-Leszczyny, Gliwice

Website: https://knurow.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.21667,18.68333

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:53