Papowo Biskupie

Papowo Biskupie is a village in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian region and serves as the administrative hub of its gmina. The settlement sits in flat, rural countryside where farmland and scattered hamlets form the local landscape.

The village was founded in 1222 and remained under Polish Crown rule until 1505, when King Alexander Jagiellon transferred it to the Diocese of Chełmno. This transfer marked a shift in local authority and religious leadership in the region.

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 is accessible by local roads and offers basic services typical of a small administrative town with shops and local facilities. Visitors should note that this is a quiet settlement, so larger purchases or services are better found in nearby larger towns.

The village housed a forced labor subcamp during World War II that was connected to the larger prisoner-of-war camp Stalag XX-A. This difficult period remains part of the local story, though few visible traces remain today.

Location: Gmina Papowo Biskupie

GPS coordinates: 53.25000,18.56667

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52