Złoty Potok, Silesian Voivodeship


Złoty Potok is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Janów, within Częstochowa County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It lies approximately south of Janów, south-east of Częstochowa, and north-east of the regional capital Katowice. The village has a population of 1,101.
The history of the village dates to at least the 12th century. In the 19th century a palace by Raczyński family, and a mansion of Krasiński family, were built here. In the Krasińscy mansion there is a museum dedicated to the Polish poet Zygmunt Krasiński.
The village church dates from the mid 13th century, is among the oldest in Poland.
The village is a popular destination for Polish tourists during the summer months, as it hosts major festivals such as the International Folk Festival and Lato Filmowe.