Stara Wieś, Village in Gmina Wilamowice, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland.
Stara Wieś is a village in Gmina Wilamowice, located in the Silesian region of southern Poland. The settlement features a traditional village layout centered on a wooden church from the early 16th century, with the Regional Room housed in a converted school building serving as a visitor information point.
The settlement was founded in the 13th century following the First Mongol invasion of Poland, when settlers from Flanders, Friesland, Holland, and Scotland arrived in the region. The village's first documented mention dates to 1326 in church records.
The wooden church dedicated to the Exaltation of the Holy Cross shapes the village center and reflects centuries of local craftsmanship and faith. It remains a gathering place where residents and visitors can experience the spiritual traditions rooted in this settlement.
The village is best explored on foot, with the church and Regional Room located within the village center for easy access. The Regional Room provides visitors with helpful information about local traditions and village life.
The name Antiquo Willamowicz in early records hints at the foreign origins of the settlement and how the village was once known by a different name. This early designation offers insight into the medieval colonization and the beginning of the community.
Location: Gmina Wilamowice
Website: http://starawies.ovh.org
GPS coordinates: 49.90000,19.08330
Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:59
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