Wasilków

The municipality of Wasilków, located in the Podlaskie Voivodeship, within the Białystok County, is a dynamically developing local government unit with a rich history. It was founded in the 13th century, and the first written mention of Wasilków dates back to 1358. A key moment in the municipality's history was the granting of town rights by King Sigismund Augustus in 1566. With its seat in Wasilków, the municipality was home to 20,361 people in 2022. Wasilków is characterized by a diverse spatial structure, with forests covering 48% of its area. Architecturally, it features a cemetery from the late 19th century and a parish church dedicated to the Transfiguration of Jesus, built in 1883. Points of interest include a Dutch-style wooden windmill from 1939, relocated to Studzianki, and the Osowiczy open-air museum of the Białystok Village Museum, which collects relics of rural wooden architecture. In Wasilków, visitors can also admire an Orthodox church with a gate. The municipality hosts numerous cultural initiatives, as evidenced by its recognition in the rankings of the Dziennika Gazeta Prawna in 2022 and 2023, including first place in the urban-rural municipality category. The municipality cooperates with various local governments in Poland and abroad, demonstrating its openness and willingness to develop international relations. Surrounded by the picturesque landscapes of the Knyszyńska Forest, Wasilków offers residents and tourists numerous hiking trails, making it an attractive destination for leisure and recreation. The municipality focuses on infrastructure development, contributing to its demographic and socio-economic growth, and making it one of the most dynamically developing municipalities in the region.