Święta Katarzyna, Lower Silesian Voivodeship

Święta Katarzyna is a village in Lower Silesian Voivodeship situated to the southeast of Wrocław. The settlement comprises residential areas with a fortified church at its center and combines traditional rural structures with modern housing zones.

The village first appeared in written records in 1257 under the name Santa Katherine, establishing its documented presence in the region. Over centuries it developed into a religious and administrative center within Lower Silesia.

The fortified church dedicated to Saint Catherine serves as a religious center that draws people to its Marian shrine. The location functions as a pilgrimage site for visitors seeking spiritual connection.

The village is easily accessible and has developed as a residential area with modern infrastructure. Visitors find quiet streets and direct access to the church as well as proximity to nearby Wrocław.

Until 2010 the settlement held an unusual administrative status as one of only two places in Poland where a municipal district contained a town yet maintained its administrative seat in a village. This distinctive arrangement made it a curious example of local governance structures.

Location: Święta Katarzyna

Location: Gmina Siechnice

Elevation above the sea: 125 m

GPS coordinates: 51.03333,17.11667

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:57