Zaborowice

• The church and cemetery complex of Kościół Matki Boskiej Królowej Polski dates back to a cemetery chapel built in 1766.
• The Evangelical cemetery dates from the second half of the 19th century and is listed in the heritage register.
• The existing manor farm complex was established in the second half of the 19th century and expanded from the beginning of the 20th century.
• The Szlak Rowerowy Niebieski leads to Zaborowice; the railway station dates from 1885.

Kościół Matki Boskiej Królowej Polski is a notable starting point for exploring the village’s architectural history. The church and cemetery complex dates back to a cemetery chapel from 1766. This date refers to the origins of the complex and not, in general, to the age of each of its components.

One striking architectural detail is the church’s half-timbered tower, which is clad on the outside with vertical boards. When visiting the village, those interested in architectural forms can take in this distinctive feature of the building as well as its long history. The church is also listed in the heritage register.

The Evangelical cemetery in Zaborowice is separate from this complex. It dates from the second half of the 19th century and is also listed in the heritage register. The two cemetery sites therefore point to different dates: the church and cemetery complex dates back to a chapel from 1766, while the Evangelical cemetery dates from the second half of the 19th century.

The existing manor farm complex was established in the second half of the 19th century. It was expanded from the beginning of the 20th century. This sequence offers a way to explore the village’s history: further additions followed the original phase, so the complex cannot be described by a single year of construction alone.

Its layout can also be described in specific terms. The complex comprises a farmyard, an agricultural annex and a residential colony. These three components give the village a multifaceted architectural character, distinct from the history of the church and cemetery sites. Those especially interested in historic buildings can consider these areas as separate aspects of the village’s history, rather than viewing Zaborowice through just one building.

The Szlak Rowerowy Niebieski leads to Zaborowice and passes the manor farm buildings and Kościół Matki Boskiej Królowej Polski. The church and manor farm complex are therefore specific landmarks along the route described. If you are interested in exploring by bicycle, you can take this connection into account when planning your trip. No distance or journey time is specified.

Another feature of the local landscape is a series of gravel-pit ponds. They are leased by the Polski Związek Wędkarski (PZW). The ponds add another aspect of the village alongside its architectural history and cycle route. Those comparing Zaborowice for different interests will thus find topics ranging from architecture and cycling to the pond landscape, without these being presented as a single offering.

Zaborowice’s station building dates from 1885. Passenger trains ran through the station from Bojanowo via Góra to Głogów until 1996. This historic connection is a distinct part of the village’s history.

If you would like to include other village pages in your selection alongside Zaborowice, you can also find Bojanowo, Kawcze, Pakosław, Dąbrowa and Jutrosin here.

What year does the church and cemetery complex date back to?

Its origins lie in a cemetery chapel from 1766.

Which parts make up the manor farm complex?

It is divided into a farmyard, an agricultural annex and a residential colony.

Until when did passenger trains run through the station?

Passenger trains from Bojanowo via Góra to Głogów ran through Zaborowice station until 1996.

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