Złoty Potok, Silesian Voivodeship
Złoty Potok | |
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Village | |
 Krasiński Mansion in Złoty Potok | |
  Złoty Potok | |
| Coordinates: 50°42′25″N 19°25′53″E / 50.70694°N 19.43139°E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | Silesian |
| County | Częstochowa County |
| Gmina | Janów |
| Population | 1,101 |
| Website | http://www.janow.pl |
Złoty Potok [ˈzwɔtɨ ˈpɔtɔk] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Janów, within Częstochowa County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland.[1] It lies approximately 2 kilometres (1 mi) south of Janów, 25 km (16 mi) south-east of Częstochowa, and 60 km (37 mi) north-east of the regional capital Katowice. The village has a population of 1,101.
The history of the village dates to at least the 12th century. In the 19th century a palace by Raczyński family, and a mansion of Krasiński family, were built here. In the Krasińscy mansion there is a museum dedicated to the Polish poet Zygmunt Krasiński.
The village church dates from the mid 13th century, is among the oldest in Poland.
The village is a popular destination for Polish tourists during the summer months, as it hosts major festivals such as the International Folk Festival and Lato Filmowe (Summer of Movies).
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50°42′25″N 19°25′53″E / 50.70694°N 19.43139°E
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