Sośnicowice

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SOŚNICOWICE

Province: Śląsk
County: Gliwice

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The name is canting for the German name of the town, Kieferstädtel (Kiefer=pine tree). The town was founded in the 16^th century by one of the Habsburg Emperors, but never developed into a proper city.