Sosnówka [sɔsˈnufka] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Podgórzyn, within Karkonosze County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. It lies approximately 9 km (6 mi) south of Jelenia Góra, and 99 km (62 mi) west of the regional capital Wrocław.
Sosnówka | |
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Village | |
 Sosnówka | |
  Sosnówka Location in Poland | |
| Coordinates: 50°49′18″N 15°43′13″E / 50.82167°N 15.72028°E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lower Silesian |
| Powiat | Karkonosze |
| Gmina | Podgórzyn |
| First mentioned | 1318 |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,200 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | DJE |
The Sosnówka reservoir is located in Sosnówka.
History edit
The area became part of the emerging Polish state in the 10th century. Initially it was administratively part of the Wleń castellany.[1] The village was first mentioned in 1318, when it was part of fragmented Piast-ruled Poland.[2]
With the advent of tourism, local Polish mountain guide Jerzy Suchodolski was active already in the 18th century.[3]
Sights edit
Cultural heritage sights of Sosnówka include the Baroque Saint Martin church and Saint Anne chapel.
References edit
- ^ Staffa, Marek (2001). Karkonosze (in Polish). Wrocław: Wydawnictwo Dolnośląskie. p. 40. ISBN 83-7023-560-3.
- ^ Staffa, p. 56
- ^ Staffa, p. 169
External links edit
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