Żelazno, Lower Silesian Voivodeship Explained

Żelazno
Settlement Type:Village
Subdivision Type:Country
Population:973[1]
Subdivision Type1:Voivodeship
Subdivision Name1:Lower Silesian
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Kłodzko
Subdivision Type3:Gmina
Subdivision Name3:Kłodzko
Pushpin Map:Poland
Coordinates:50.3767°N 16.6708°W
Elevation Max M:350

Żelazno (Polish pronunciation:) 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 7km (04miles) south of Kłodzko and 880NaN0 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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Żelazno. www.gmina.klodzko.pl. 24 September 2017.
  2. Web site: Central Statistical Office (GUS)  - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal). 2008-06-01. Polish.
  3. Web site: Wieża rycerska w Żelaźnie - Żelazno Inne obiekty Atrakcje żelazna Ciekawe miejsca w żelaźnie Polskie Szlaki. www.polskieszlaki.pl. April 2016 . 24 September 2017.
  4. Web site: Żelazno - Pałac (nr 63). Polskie Zabytki. 24 September 2017.
  5. Web site: Żelazno - Dwór Münchhausenów (XIX w.). Atrakcje turystyczne Żelazna. Ciekawe miejsca Żelazna. www.polskaniezwykla.pl. 24 September 2017.