Zaklików

Zaklików is a town in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, located on the Biłgoraj Plain and currently inhabited by approximately 3,000 residents. Established in the 16th century as a private town, it has preserved its traditional urban layout with a central market square and perpendicular streets. Historically part of Lesser Poland, it changed administrative affiliations several times before becoming part of the Podkarpackie Voivodeship in 1999. Zaklików lies on the Sanna River, surrounded by pine forests, making it a local tourist hub with a reservoir on its eastern edge. Notable landmarks include the historic Church of St. Anne, built around 1580, and the Baroque Church of the Holy Trinity featuring a 15th-century bas-relief. The bell tower from 1786 and a private "castle" on the site of a former structure are also architecturally interesting. The town is home to the Municipal Cultural Center, which houses the Museum of the Zaklików Land. The town's history dates back to the 15th century, with the first mention of Jews in Zaklików recorded in 1578. During the partitions of Poland, the town lost its municipal rights in 1869 but continued to develop in the 20th century. World War II had a significant impact, including the liquidation of the Jewish ghetto. After the war, Zaklików underwent numerous changes, and its town rights were restored in 2014. Interestingly, in 2000, a referendum on administrative affiliation was held in the municipality, ultimately resulting in its continued placement within the Stalowa Wola County. Zaklików remains an important center for the local community, blending history, culture, and traditions in a small-town atmosphere.