Bejsce

Bejsce is a village in Gmina Bejsce, located in Kazimierza County within the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. The settlement functions as the administrative center of its municipality and sits within rural countryside typical of the region.

The first written record appears in 1063 in a document from Bishop Lambert of Krakow, though evidence suggests a fortified settlement existed here in the 10th century. The church was established in 1340 by Ostasz Firlej and became a lasting landmark in the village's development.

The Saint Nicholas Church displays Gothic wall paintings with biblical scenes and represents layers of religious history spanning centuries. The Renaissance chapel from 1600 adds another chapter to how the community expressed its faith through architecture.

The village lies roughly 10 kilometers east of Kazimierza Wielka and connects to regional transportation networks. As a rural settlement, most facilities are concentrated in the center, making it easy to explore on foot.

A neoclassical palace built in 1802 by architect Jakub Kubicki mirrors the design of Warsaw's Belweder Palace on a smaller scale. The building now operates as a nursing home, giving new purpose to its historical grandeur.

Location: Gmina Bejsce

Elevation above the sea: 175 m

GPS coordinates: 50.25000,20.61667

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:01