The picturesque village has only one road.

The Polish village of Suloszowa, with about 6,000 residents, is becoming famous around the world for its unusual living space layout.

The village of Suloszowa in Poland with about 6,000 residents is becoming famous around the world for its unusual living space layout .

Nicknamed "Little Tuscany", the village has a rich history dating back to 1315.

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Sułoszowa village has many attractions that are popular with both locals and visitors.

According to historical records, Sułoszowa is first mentioned in a land grant from 1315 when the Polish king, Władysław, handed over a forest area to Nicholas where Sułoszowa is now located.

In the 14th century, King Casimir III built a castle in Sułoszowa to protect the trade route from Krakow to Silesia. The village was founded in the 16th century by a Polish nobleman and military officer.

Over the following centuries, Sułoszowa underwent several changes of administration and ownership as different powers ruled the area. The Wielkopolski family gained control of the area in 1661. It then became part of Austrian territory in 1795. From 1815, the village was incorporated into the Kingdom of Poland.

After World War II, from 1950 to 1963, efforts were made to preserve and restore the castle in Sułoszowa, which had been destroyed during the war. After a complete renovation of the structure, the castle was designated a branch of the Wawel State Art Collection.

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Suloszowa village appears like a painting when viewed from above. (Photo: Oddity Central).

Suloszowa has been around for many years, but only recently began to attract attention, after photos and videos of the small village appeared on social media. Millions of people around the world have been fascinated by the unusual layout of the houses in this rural area.

Accordingly, hundreds of houses are located close together along the village's unique road, which runs straight between the fields as far as the eye can see. All 5,819 villagers - according to 2017 census data - live together on this street that stretches over 9km.

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Aerial photo of the village of Suloszowa. (Photo: Oddity Central).

Aerial photos of Suloszowa impress viewers because the village is surrounded on all sides by green farmland, and people only build houses along the main road, instead of expanding outward.

According to Polish media, it is just a typical village in this Central European country. Obviously, having only one road running through a village is not unusual, but the aerial view makes it even more impressive.

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Photo: Oddity Central

However, the image of a village growing up in the middle of vast green fields like this is certainly not something that people will encounter every day.

A slow-paced, rural lifestyle is the norm for residents in this one-street village.

People live happily with a strong sense of community. They enjoy life, which is evident in events like 'Strawberry and Potato Day' where people gather to sample new crops. The locals live a slow life and they don't complain about it. They like to relax by hanging out with friends after work.

While Sułoszowa is undeniably picturesque, its remoteness presents its own challenges. A lack of suitable transportation makes it difficult for residents to get to places. Buses are few and far between, and taxis are non-existent, forcing many to walk long distances. Those who do take the bus often face overcrowding. However, basic amenities such as grocery stores, clinics, and banks are at least within walking distance of the village.

Although the village attracts tourists, young people here still look for opportunities in larger cities. This may be due to the lack of suitable settings for them. For example, there are no local pubs to socialise in the evenings. The only restaurant closes at 5pm, meaning those who want to go out have to travel about 10km to the next village.

Update 08 January 2025
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