In 1655, one of the largest battles took place near Żarnów, which, like the entire war, ended in defeat for the Republic. The destruction of the "Swedish Deluge" was completed by epidemics that plagued the town in the following centuries. A short-term economic recovery took place only at the end of the 19th century and was associated with the Old Polish Industrial Region, which included the area around Żarnów due to its rich mineral resources. However, the decree of Tsar Nicholas II of June 1, 1869, taking away the town rights of this center, caused it to lose its importance.

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The city was probably founded on the site of a trading settlement. In 1111, a temple was built by Bolesław Krzywousty, as a votive offering for victories in Pomerania. The …

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The area around Żarnów was the site of fierce fighting during World War I and II. Partisan units that fought the Germans also operated in this area. The town's Jewish community was resettled to the Opoczno ghetto, from where it was transported to the German extermination camp in Treblinka. After the end of World War II, Żarnów was located in the Topolice commune (until 1954). After the administrative reform of 1975, the town was located in the Piotrków Voivodeship. In 1998, the neighboring villages of Tresta Wesoła and Drobna Wieś were incorporated into the town.

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1. St. Nicholas Church in Żarnów loop from Sielec

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1. St. Nicholas Church in Żarnów loop from Sielec

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