Złoty Potok, Silesian Voivodeship

Złoty Potok [ˈzwɔtɨ ˈpɔtɔk] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Janów, within Częstochowa County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland.[1] It lies approximately 2 kilometres (1 mi) south of Janów, 25 km (16 mi) south-east of Częstochowa, and 60 km (37 mi) north-east of the regional capital Katowice. The village has a population of 1,101.

Raczyński family palace
Złoty Potok
Village
Krasiński Mansion in Złoty Potok
Złoty Potok
Coordinates: 50°42′25″N 19°25′53″E
Country Poland
VoivodeshipSilesian
CountyCzęstochowa County
GminaJanów
Population
1,101
Websitehttp://www.janow.pl

The history of the village dates to at least the 12th century. In the 19th century a palace by Raczyński family, and a mansion of Krasiński family, were built here. In the Krasińscy mansion there is a museum dedicated to the Polish poet Zygmunt Krasiński.

The village church dates from the mid 13th century, is among the oldest in Poland.

The village is a popular destination for Polish tourists during the summer months, as it hosts major festivals such as the International Folk Festival and Lato Filmowe (Summer of Movies).

References
  1. "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.


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