Słopnice

Słopnice is a village located in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in the Limanowa County, which serves as the seat of the Słopnice municipality. The village has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages, with the first mentions of settlement dating from the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries, when the village was established under German law. In the 16th century, migration of Vlach settlers began, and the name "Słopnice" comes from local nets used for fishing. The architecture of Słopnice is represented by the wooden Church of St. Andrew the Apostle, built in the 18th century, and a historic manor house. Słopnice is home to a regional ensemble that promotes the folklore of the local population, which performed before the Pope in 2003. The village also has a women's rural association and a football club, which testifies to the social activity of the inhabitants. The municipality, established in 1997, covers an area of 57 km² and is home to approximately 7,085 people, sustained mainly by agriculture and tourism. Tourist attractions include Mount Mogielica, cycling trails, and ski routes. Interestingly, Słopnice was the site of partisan fighting during World War II, and in 1904, Eliasz Sanders, the father of Bernie Sanders, was born here. Today, the town is characterized by an agricultural and tourist landscape, attracting visitors to enjoy the charms of mountain nature.