Tuchola

The Tuchola Municipality, located in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, within the Tuchola County, is an urban-rural municipality with its seat in the town of Tuchola. According to 2012 data, the municipality had a population of 20,451 and an area of 239.43 km², of which 44.10% is agricultural land and 47.33% is forested. The municipality is rich in natural attractions, including nature reserves such as the Brda River Valley and the Jeziorka Kozie, which protect unique ecosystems. An interesting fact is that the Tuchola Municipality was part of the Bydgoszcz Voivodeship between 1975 and 1998. The area features numerous architectural monuments, including the church complex in Dąbrówka, manor houses in Dąbrówka and Kiełpin, and a 19th-century aqueduct on the Brda Canal. Historical traces can be seen in the Old Town of Tuchola, dating back to the 13th century, and fragments of defensive walls from the 14th–15th centuries. Important sites also include cemeteries from World War I and the years 1920–1921. The municipality is diverse in terms of demographics and culture, and its residents are actively involved in local community life. Neighboring municipalities include Cekcyn, Chojnice, Czersk, Gostycyn, Kęsowo, and Śliwice. Tuchola is a place where history, nature, and culture intertwine into a harmonious whole, offering both residents and tourists much to discover and explore.