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Tychy

 

Tychy  is a city in southern Poland with a population of 132,600. It is situated in the Silesian Voivodeship (since 1999). Tychy is an important center of beer production (Tyskie beer) and automotive industry

 

History of Tychy

 

Tychy was established as a small agricultural settlement in the vicinity of the medieval trade route connecting Oświęcim and Mikołów. The first mention of the city is found in the historical documents which date back to 1467. In 17th century it was one of the most prosperous villages in the Pszczyna county (Polish: “powiat”). Since 1629, the Książęcy Brewery was operating in Tychy, crops of hops and barley were grown, craftsmanship and industry developed in the village. An independent forestry office operated in the palace erected in the mid 17th century by the Promnitz family. Until mid 19th century Tychy was owned by consecutive feudal masters, who stood at the head of the so-called Pszczyna class state. In 1870 the first railroad was built, connecting Tychy with Katowice and Szopienice. (more)


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