Papowo Biskupie

Located in north-central Poland, Papowo Biskupie serves as the administrative center of its gmina, positioned 17 kilometers southeast of Chełmno and 25 kilometers north of Toruń.

The settlement dates back to 1222 and remained a royal village of the Polish Crown until 1505 when King Alexander Jagiellon granted it to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chełmno.

The Gothic St. Nicholas church and the ruins of a Teutonic Order castle represent the architectural heritage that defines the village's historical character.

The village maintains essential administrative functions for its gmina, which encompasses fourteen settlements across 70.44 square kilometers of rural territory.

During World War II, the village contained a forced labor subcamp of the Stalag XX-A prisoner-of-war camp, marking a significant period in its wartime history.

Location: Gmina Papowo Biskupie

GPS coordinates: 53.25000,18.56667

Latest update: March 24, 2025 10:46