Zagnańsk

Zagnańsk, located in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in the Kielce County, is a rural municipality surrounded by the Suchedniów-Oblęgór Landscape Park. The municipal seat is in Zagnańsk, while some institutions, such as the Municipal Public Library and a branch of the Cooperative Bank, are located in the nearby Samsonów. It is worth noting the rich architectural heritage, including the 17th-century Church of St. Rosalia and Martin, which was expanded in the 19th and 20th centuries, and wooden villas from the interwar period when Zagnańsk was a popular holiday destination. A notable attraction is the mighty pedunculate oak, known as Bartek, which is approximately 650 years old and is a natural monument. Zagnańsk also boasts biodiversity, with forests dominating the land use, covering 59% of the municipality's area of 124.37 km². According to demographic data, the municipality had a population of 12,982 in 2019. In addition to its natural and architectural heritage, the municipality offers cultural life, with the publication of the bulletin "Gazeta Zagnańska," and sports, with football clubs such as Skała Tumlin and Samson Samsonów. The area also features other attractive localities and village administrative units, creating a diverse and interesting place to live and visit. The municipality borders Bliżyn, Łączna, Masłów, Miedziana Góra, Mniów, and Stąporków, providing access to various attractions in the region.