Żabikowo, Luboń, Historical district in Luboń, Poland.
Zabikowski is a neighborhood in the northwestern part of Lubón containing residential areas, a local market, and several memorial sites. The district features a museum that documents the history of a German detention camp and the people held there.
The area appears in records from the 13th century as a rural village in the Poznan region and remained a farming settlement for centuries. During World War II, German authorities established a major detention camp here that held thousands of people.
The memorial museum preserves the memory of prisoners held in the detention camp during World War II. The site serves as an important place of remembrance for visitors seeking to understand this period.
The neighborhood is accessible by public transport and located within a residential area with local shops and streets. Check beforehand as visiting hours may vary and guided tours are available for groups interested in the area's history.
From 1870 to 1876, a higher agricultural school operated here, founded by a local nobleman interested in farming advancement. The institution was closed when German authorities took control of the region.
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