Haczów
Haczów [ˈxat͡ʂuf] is a village in Brzozów County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Haczów. It lies approximately 10 kilometres (6 mi) west of Brzozów and 42 km (26 mi) south of the regional capital Rzeszów.
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| Coordinates: 49°39′52″N 21°54′5″E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Subcarpathian |
| County | Brzozów |
| Gmina | Haczów |
| Elevation | 284 m (932 ft) |
| Population | 3,370 |
In 1975–1998, Haczów was located in the Krosno Voivodeship.
The village is the site of Assumption of Mary and St. Michael's Archangel church, built in the end of the 14th century. In 1624, it was severely damaged by Tatar attacks.
The site is one of the six with Wooden Churches of Southern Little Poland, on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites since 2003. Inside a valuable figural wall paintings dating from 1494 can be seen. The church has recently been renovated. It is believed that the Haczów church is the biggest Gothic wooden church in Europe.