The area retained its rural character until the early twentieth century.

The area has retained much of its natural beauty and isolation.

The area thus retains some of the character it originally had.

Until the early 20th century the area retained its rural character.

The area still retains a beautiful architecture and is very pleasant to visit.

The areas retained independence, with the condition that they pay taxes to both powers.

The area has retained its Polish character since 1890.

The area retained the vestige of his name, and it was given to the bridge, which opened in 1962.

However, the area around the parish church retains much of the former village character.

Despite this, the area has retained much of its natural beauty and isolation.