Borek Wielkopolski

• The protected urban layout developed from the 15th to the 20th century.
• The Sanctuary on Zdzież is about 0.7 km east of the city centre, at the end of Zdzieska Street.
• The indulgence celebrations currently take place from 29 June to 3 July; the main service is held on 2 July.
• The city park dates from the 19th/20th century and is used for recreation.

Borek Wielkopolski’s urban layout reflects a development spanning the 15th to the 20th century. The built ensemble and urban layout were entered in the register of monuments under number 1316/A on 5 June 1992. This information concerns the town’s layout as a whole. A separate historic building can also be considered: the town hall was built in 1855 and entered in the register of monuments under number 194/A on 22 August 1968. The two register entries therefore differ both in the subject covered and in their date and number.

This allows you to distinguish between the historic urban fabric and a specific building when planning your trip. Those interested in how a town developed will find a broad time frame in the period from the 15th to the 20th century. If, on the other hand, you want to focus on a single public building, the town hall is a good point of reference.

The complex of the parish church of St Stanislaus the Bishop is considered a valuable example of sacred architecture in Greater Poland. The church lies on the southwestern edge of Borek Wielkopolski, directly on the border with Karolew. It is surrounded by an 18th-century wall, and the Baroque gate dates from 1795. The church, wall and gate are thus distinct, specifically identifiable parts of the complex. For travellers interested in sacred architecture, this offers a different focus from the town hall or the urban layout.

The parish church of Our Lady of Consolation in Borek Wielkopolski was built between 1635 and 1655. The church complex of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Consolation is located in Borek, on Zdzież, about 0.7 km east of the city centre at the end of Zdzieska Street. This provides two specific points of reference: its approximate location east of the centre and the street at whose end the complex stands.

The Sanctuary on Zdzież is visited by very many worshippers. The indulgence celebrations currently take place from 29 June to 3 July; the main service is held on 2 July. If the religious occasion is the main reason for your trip, these dates can help you plan around the period mentioned. The main service takes place on a single day within the celebrations.

The city park dates from the 19th/20th century and is currently used for recreation. It complements the churches and historic buildings with a different kind of place, specifically intended for recreation. The Jewish cemetery is also part of Borek Wielkopolski’s history; it dates from the second half of the 18th century. Together, these places reflect a range of interests: sacred architecture, city history, religious life and a recreational space. You can decide which of these aspects matters most for your trip without grouping the different sites into a single walking tour.

If you would also like to compare other destinations, you can find pages about Leonów, Krobia, Gostyń, Ostrowo, Piaski, Stezyca and Magdalenki.

Where is the Sanctuary on Zdzież?

The church complex is about 0.7 km east of Borek city centre, at the end of Zdzieska Street.

When do the indulgence celebrations take place?

They currently take place from 29 June to 3 July. The main service is held on 2 July.

What historical information is available about the town hall?

The town hall was built in 1855 and has been listed in the register of monuments under number 194/A since 22 August 1968.

For the broader travel overview: Gostyn.