There’s something undeniably charming about life in a small village or town.
You know the kind of place I’m talking about—the sort where nearly everyone knows each other by name, where casual greetings are the norm, and where there’s a cozy local pub, a post office, maybe a funeral home, and a small store or two. There’s a certain comfort in living in a tight-knit community, a feeling of belonging that many people find appealing. Of course, not everyone enjoys this lifestyle, but for those who do, it offers a sense of security and camaraderie.
But here’s a question: How many people would actually want to live in a town where every single resident lives on the same street?
That’s the reality for the people of Sułoszowa, a small village in southern Poland that recently went viral after an aerial photo of it was shared on Twitter. The unique layout of the village captivated social media users, who were stunned to learn that all 6,000 residents live along a single, nine-kilometer stretch of road.
Nicknamed “Little Tuscany” due to its striking appearance, Sułoszowa had a recorded population of 5,819 as of 2017, according to CSO Poland. But what truly makes the village fascinating is how the land is divided. Each house along the main road comes with a long strip of land extending out behind it, which residents use for different purposes, such as farming, raising animals, or simply leaving as open space.
As the aerial images of Sułoszowa gained attention, locals chimed in to share their experiences of living in such an unusual setup.
“I wouldn’t trade this place for anything else. It has its own charm and atmosphere. As the saying goes, there’s just something special about it,” one resident remarked.
Another explained, “The whole village looks the same from above—each house is followed by a long strip of land, creating this beautiful pattern. Some plots have grain, others have rapeseed, and some have different crops. The colors are incredible when seen from the sky.”
A second image of the village later surfaced on Reddit, sparking curiosity about the property rights of these long strips of land. A user posted a question asking whether each strip belonged to the house it was attached to. The response? A Polish Redditor confirmed that, yes, each household owns the land directly behind it.
“They can use it however they like,” the commenter added. “Some people farm, some raise animals, and others just leave the land as it is. That’s why you see all those different colors.”
The uniqueness of Sułoszowa has certainly captured global attention, and for good reason. It’s rare to see a town with such an orderly yet peculiar design.
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