Biedrusko

Biedrusko is a village in Greater Poland situated along the Warta River and defined by military installations. A neoclassical manor from the 1880s with its adjoining landscape park forms a distinct architectural landmark within the settlement.

The location belonged to Cistercian religious communities until the late 1700s, when Prussian authorities confiscated the properties. Military training operations began in the early 1900s and fundamentally reshaped the settlement's purpose and structure.

The settlement grew as a civilian community with its own church and farming traditions before military operations became central to its identity in the 20th century. Local life and the physical layout of the village continue to reflect this military influence today.

The village contains schools, a kindergarten, and multiple heritage monuments spread throughout its boundaries. Walking through the settlement gives access to the riverside setting and landscape park, allowing visitors to explore both the built structures and surrounding natural areas.

The military training ground unintentionally protected rare plant and animal habitats, now part of Natura 2000. This conservation status emerged from restricted human activity rather than deliberate environmental planning on the site.

Location: Gmina Suchy Las

Elevation above the sea: 78 m

Website: http://biedrusko.org

GPS coordinates: 52.54217,16.94430

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:53