Czarnowąsy

Czarnowąsy is a village in Opole Voivodeship located where the Mała Panew and Oder rivers meet. The settlement sits at about 150 meters elevation and spans roughly 14 square kilometers with typical rural structures.

The first documented mention of the place dates to 1228, when Duke Casimir I of Opole founded a Premonstratensian convent there. This founding made the village a religious and administrative hub for the region.

The restored wooden Saint Anna Church shows the religious architecture that villagers have maintained across generations. This building shapes the village landscape today and remains an important place for the community.

The village has essential services through its volunteer fire department operating since 1903 to provide safety. Regular transportation routes make it easy to reach from Opole city center.

Archaeological finds near Czarnowąsy date to around 1200 BC and belong to the Lusatian culture. These discoveries show that people lived in this area since prehistoric times.

Location: Gmina Dobrzeń Wielki

Elevation above the sea: 150 m

GPS coordinates: 50.72583,17.90111

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:20