Sosnówka, Karkonosze County

Sosnówka
Village
Sosnówka
Sosnówka
Coordinates: 50°49′18″N 15°43′13″E / 50.82167°N 15.72028°E / 50.82167; 15.72028
Country Poland
VoivodeshipLower Silesian
CountyKarkonosze
GminaPodgórzyn
First mentioned1318
Population
 • Total
1,200
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registrationDJE

Sosnówka [sɔsˈnufka] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Podgórzyn, within Karkonosze County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland.[1]

The Sosnówka reservoir is located in Sosnówka.

History

The area became part of the emerging Polish state in the 10th century. Initially it was administratively part of the Wleń castellany.[2] The village was first mentioned in 1318, when it was part of fragmented Piast-ruled Poland.[3]

With the advent of tourism, local Polish mountain guide Jerzy Suchodolski was active already in the 18th century.[4]

Sights

Cultural heritage sights of Sosnówka include the Baroque Saint Martin church and Saint Anne chapel.

References

  1. ^ "Główny Urząd Statystyczny" [Central Statistical Office] (in Polish). To search: Select "Miejscowości (SIMC)" tab, select "fragment (min. 3 znaki)" (minimum 3 characters), enter town name in the field below, click "WYSZUKAJ" (Search).
  2. ^ Staffa, Marek (2001). Karkonosze (in Polish). Wrocław: Wydawnictwo Dolnośląskie. p. 40. ISBN 83-7023-560-3.
  3. ^ Staffa, p. 56
  4. ^ Staffa, p. 169