Strawczyn is a commune of about 9800 inhabitants, in the county of Kielce, Swietokrzyskie voivodships, Poland. Strawczyn is located 20 km northwest of Kielce - the capital of the region Strawczyn lying in the border of Swietokrzyskie Mountains has lovely landscapes and great opportunity for recreation and leisure, Together with 10 others communities it comes within The Area of Kielce Metropolis. Hardly in distance of over a dozen km there is The Kielce Fair Center, which is a third center in Poland

 

The land of Strawczyn is strongly connected with life and creativeness of two great polish writers: the fan of region Stefan Zeromski, who was born in Strawczyn and the Nobel Price winner Henryk Sienkiewicz, who sometimes stayed in Obl?gorek in his manor house which he received from the nation as a gift.

 

At this land you can find interesting historical buildings , the remains after maining activities and the areas of outstanding natural beauty with the monuments of nature which occupy above 73 % of commune surface .

 

The total area is 86,26 km2, of which 74% cultivating land, 21,6% forests.

 

The base of Strawczyn economy is farming and developing tourism.

 

Strawczyn has a well developed communication road system, and a nearby sporting airport in Maslow. There are good connections and possibilities to get here by car or bus.

 

To live here it is an advantouge to be fond of great nature and to appreciate piece and quiet .