Szczepanów, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Rural village in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland.
Szczepanów is a village in Lesser Poland Voivodeship situated in the southern portion of the country. The settlement comprises several distinct sections including Januszów, Kocień, and Podlesie within the Brzesko administrative district.
The village is known as the birthplace of Saint Stanislaus, an 11th-century bishop whose life ended in conflict with King Bolesław II. This connection established the place as an important point in the region's religious history.
The Church of Mary Magdalene shapes the heart of the settlement with its distinctive architecture. It serves as the main gathering place and spiritual center for those who live here.
The village is best explored on foot, as its separate sections lie relatively close to one another. The church with its distinctive tower serves as a good landmark when navigating through the settlement.
The village cemetery contains a military burial ground from World War I. This burial site preserves the memory of soldiers who died during the conflict in this area.
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