Komańcza

Komańcza is a mountain village in the Bukowska Upland near the Slovak border, sitting at about 482 meters elevation with views across forested hills. The settlement spreads across the valley with scattered houses and access to multiple walking routes that lead into the surrounding landscape.

The settlement first appeared in written records in 1512 under a different name and sat for centuries at the intersection of different territorial changes and cultural influences. In 1918 it briefly became the center of an independent republic before returning to Polish control.

The village reflects a mix of Orthodox and Catholic traditions that shaped its identity over centuries. Religious buildings and local customs still show how these different faiths have coexisted and influenced daily life here.

The village sits along walking routes that connect to the wider hiking network in the region, making it accessible to those on foot or with good shoes. Visitors should expect gravel paths and changing weather conditions typical of mountain areas.

A wooden church built in 1802 with Eastern Lemko-style architecture once defined the village skyline until a fire destroyed the main structure. Only the old bell tower remains standing today as a solitary reminder of this past.