Włoszczowa County

Włoszczowa County, established in 1999, is located in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, with its administrative seat in the town of Włoszczowa. It borders counties within the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship (Konecki, Kielecki, and Jędrzejów), as well as Zawiercie County and Częstochowa County in the Silesian Voivodeship, and Radomsko County in the Łódź Voivodeship. The county consists of the urban-rural municipality of Włoszczowa and the rural municipalities of Kluczewsko, Krasocin, Moskorzew, Radków, and Secemin. The area is predominantly characterized by Quaternary and Mesozoic geological formations. The county is rich in flora and fauna, featuring protected areas such as the Przedborski Landscape Park and several nature reserves. The history of the county dates back to 1867 when it was established by Russian authorities as part of the Kielce Governorate. The region is distinguished by numerous historical monuments, including manor houses and palaces, such as the manor in Ludynia and the brick palace complex in Radków. Many churches, including the Baroque church in Włoszczowa and the Gothic church in Secemin, reflect its rich history and religious traditions. Notable features include remnants of medieval structures and ruins of Calvinist churches. The county is also well-connected, with national and regional roads as well as railway lines, facilitating transportation. This area exemplifies a harmonious blend of architectural heritage and natural beauty, making it an interesting place both to live in and to visit.