Żelazno, Lower Silesian Voivodeship

Żelazno
Village

Żelazno Palace and fortified church of St. Martin
Żelazno
Coordinates: 50°22′36″N 16°40′15″E / 50.37667°N 16.67083°E / 50.37667; 16.67083
Country  Poland
Voivodeship Lower Silesian
County Kłodzko
Gmina Kłodzko
Highest elevation 350 m (1,150 ft)
Population 973[1]

Żelazno (Polish pronunciation: [ʐɛˈlaznɔ]; German: Eisersdorf) is a historical village in the administrative district of Gmina Kłodzko, within Kłodzko County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland.[2] It lies approximately 7 kilometres (4 mi) south of Kłodzko and 88 km (55 mi) south of the regional capital Wrocław. The population as of 2017 is 973.[1]

The history of Żelazno/Eisersdorf goes back to the 13th century when it was part of an ancient trade route called the Amber Road. The settlement was first mentioned as Eyserzdorf in 1326. The settlement's prosperous medieval history left its legacy, which can be seen to this day. The village also features a 15th-century[3] Gothic tower, an 18th-century[4] palace and a manor house that once belonged to the famous Münchhausen aristocratic family.[5] Prior to 1945 Eisersdorf was part of Germany and after World War II it was renamed Żelazno upon being transferred to Poland.

References

  1. 1 2 "Żelazno". www.gmina.klodzko.pl. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
  2. ↑ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
  3. ↑ "Wieża rycerska w Żelaźnie - Żelazno Inne obiekty Atrakcje żelazna Ciekawe miejsca w żelaźnie Polskie Szlaki". www.polskieszlaki.pl. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
  4. ↑ "Żelazno - Pałac (nr 63)". Polskie Zabytki. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
  5. ↑ "Żelazno - Dwór Münchhausenów (XIX w.). Atrakcje turystyczne Żelazna. Ciekawe miejsca Żelazna". www.polskaniezwykla.pl. Retrieved 24 September 2017.

Coordinates: 50°22′36″N 16°40′15″E / 50.37667°N 16.67083°E / 50.37667; 16.67083


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