The municipality of Belzec is located on the border between Central and Eastern Roztocze, so it naturally connects these two parts and is an ideal starting point for exploring thema. Although the municipality of Belzec is the smallest municipality in the Lublin region, with an area of 33.55 km², it is a real powerhouse in terms of cultural and natural potential. Numerous traces of an exceedingly rich past in the form of valuable sacred and secular monuments have been preserved here. Particularly noteworthy is the legacy associated with its former border location and rich railroad heritage. The tragic fate of Belzec during World War II is recalled by a very expressive monument built on the site of the former Jewish extermination camp - the Belzec Memorial Museum. One-third of the municipality's area is covered by forests, a sanctuary for various kinds of wildlife. The natural symbol of the municipality is the ermine, a charming inhabitant of the "ermine valley" of the Krynica River. Tourists are invariably delighted by the picturesque landscapes of Belzec - to be admired especially on hiking and biking trails. From Belzec you can take a tour of the impressive bunkers of the Molotov Line or go on a day trip to Lviv, just 70 km away. Choosing Belzec Municipality as your vacation destination is a good decision! Belzec - a village located in the central part of Belzec Municipality. Belzec, which today has the status of a village, is a former town located on March 1, 1607 by Samuel Lipsky. In its history it was repeatedly the site of battles with the Tatars, Cossacks, Swedes, as well as the battles of World War I and World War II. A major developmental impulse for the settlement was the construction of a road route to Lviv and a railroad in 1887 from Rawa Ruska, extended in 1916 to Rejowiec. There was a distillery, a brick factory, two mills, several crafts, stores and inns. Since January l, 1992, Belzec has been the seat of the municipality. The village of Belzec is characterized by dispersed development, stretching along two main roads leading to border crossings: Medyka (provincial road No. 865) and the Hrebenne crossing (national road No. 17). There are three auxiliary units in the area of Belzec, they are sołectwa: Belzec I, II, III. Brzeziny - the solemn village of Brzeziny is located in the southern part of Belzec Municipality, on the district road - 3 km from the national road No. 17. It is one of seven auxiliary units operating in Belzec Municipality. Only since January 1, 2007, the village has belonged to Belzec Municipality, previously it lay on the territory of Lubycza Krolewska Municipality. The village of Brzeziny has a rich historical past. Between 1939 and 1941 Brzeziny was crossed by a demarcation line between the General Government, which was subordinated to the German Reich, and the Soviet Union. Many residents were deported to Siberia at that time. Hiding in Brzeziny was the commander of the Tomaszow district of the Freedom and Independence organization, formerly commander of the 3rd platoon of the Narol Home Army company, a former legionnaire, Stanislaw Kobos PS. Wrzos. He was arrested on January 21, 1956 by the UB. Two hiking trails intersect in the village: red - Freedom Trail, and black - Liaison Trail. Żyłka - Żyłka village is located in the northeastern part of Belzec Municipality. Zyłka village is one of seven auxiliary units operating in Belzec Municipality. The distance of Zyłka village from Belzec is 2 km. Only since January 1, 2007, the locality has belonged to Belzec Municipality, previously it lay on the territory of Lubycza Krolewska Municipality. Żyłka is picturesquely located on a river named Kryniczka Belżecka. Within the territory of the village there are refuges of rare birds such as the black stork, gray heron, white-tailed eagle, white swan, goldeneye. In addition, there are large forest areas abundant in various species of mushrooms found in large quantities. Chyże - the village of Chyże is located in the northwestern part of Belzec Municipality. It is one of seven auxiliary units operating in Belzec Municipality. Four hundred years ago, the area of the village was overgrown with forest, which belonged to the province of Belzec. The owner of the area was Count Laszcz, who had his seat in Nieledw. This count, in 1607, settled four "families, tars" in the area, who produced tar. In time, the forest was cleared and a new settlement began to form, which was later named Chyże. The name derives from the residential building, which was directly connected to the cowshed, the two rooms being separated only by a door - this legend was told by Chyże resident Krzysztof Szepelak (Source: Work by M. Przednowek). In the village of Chyże, until World War II, there was a manor house that belonged to Countess Korytowska. Her property included the Łosiów Palace, now located in Narol, as well as land around the village. Unfortunately, during World War II, her property in Chyży was destroyed. All that remains of the mansion is a trace and the name of the place "dworzysko"-it is located at the end of Chyze, far in the forest. The Central Roztocze Bicycle Route, known as the Blue Route, runs through Chyze. A ride along this route is a great way to experience a bit of sport and relaxation. Szalenik Kolonia - the smallest village of Belzec Municipality located southeast of the center of Belzec. The village is relatively young, the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
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