Wisznic

The Wisznice Commune, located in the Lublin Voivodeship, Biała Podlaska County, boasts a rich history and diverse demographic and geographic structure. The seat of the commune is the town of Wisznice. According to data from June 30, 2004, the commune had 5,249 inhabitants, and as of 2002, its area was 173 km², of which 72% was agricultural land and 21% was forested. Historically, since 1795, the area of the commune was under Austrian partition and underwent various administrative transformations, being part of different counties and governorates, until it was finally incorporated into Biała Podlaska County in 1999. The Wisznice Commune is characterized by numerous villages, including Curyn, Horodyszcze, Dubica Dolna and Górna, as well as Wisznice-Kolonia. In a cultural context, the commune attracts attention with its local community and traditions that are nurtured here. Wisznice, as the central town, can boast modest but significant architecture typical of the region, encompassing both residential and public buildings. An important aspect of life in this commune are the neighboring communes, such as Jabłoń, Komarówka Podlaska, and Łomazy, which also influence the cultural landscape of the region. It is also worth noting that despite its small population, the commune has a rich character and a unique atmosphere, attracting both tourists and local residents.