Wojnicz, Municipality in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland.
Description
Wojnicz is a municipality in Lesser Poland Voivodeship situated between the Sandomierz Basin and the Western Carpathians. The Dunajec River flows approximately two kilometers east of the center and shapes the geographical position of this place.
History
The settlement received town rights in 1278 and became an important center along the trade route connecting Poland with Hungary. This position made it a crossroads for merchants and travelers for many centuries.
Culture
The wooden Church of St Leonard from the 16th century displays traditional craftsmanship and reflects the religious importance of this place for the local community. The building's handmade details tell the story of the people who lived here.
Practical
The best time to visit is during the warmer months when the area is more accessible and the church and castle can be properly explored. The location has good road connections to surrounding regions and works well for day trips from central Lesser Poland.
Did you know?
The coat of arms displays Saint Lawrence with a gridiron, a symbol of early Christian martyrs in the region. This religious imagery on the municipal emblem shows how deeply faith is rooted in the local history.
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Trzewlin Castle
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Dąmbski Palace
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Church of Saint Lawrence in Wojnicz
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Manor house in Zgłobice
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Church of St. Leonard in Wojnicz
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Monument to the Allies in Dębina Zakrzowska
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Park
5.8 km
Dzwonnica
5.8 km
Willa
641 m
Oranżeria
5.8 km
Kaplica Matki Boskiej Loretańskiej w Wojniczu
765 m
Stajnia
5.9 km
Kaplica cmentarna św. Krzyża w Wojniczu
774 m
Kaplica grobowa Stadnickich w Wojniczu
730 m
Kordegarda
591 m
Zespół dworski
2.6 km
Zegar słoneczny
599 m
Kamienica Jagiellońska 1 / Rynek 9
47 m
Dzwonnica w Wojniczu
200 m
Exaltation of the Holy Cross church in Zbylitowska Góra
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Kościół parafialny Podwyższenia Krzyża
5.8 km
Zespół pałacowo-parkowy
579 m
Zespół dworski w Zbylitowskiej Górze
5.8 km
Zespół dworski i folwarczny w Więckowicach
1.8 km
Rządcówka
1.9 km
Dwór w Zbylitowskiej Górze
5.8 km
Wolarnia
1.9 km
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