Discover Zielonki: Chapel, Pucheroki and Park

• The Chapel of Na Rozdziałowskim dates back to the 17th century and is shaped like a column crowned by a lantern.
• The parish church houses two altar statues by Kraków sculptor Antoni Frączkiewicz.
• The Przegląd Grup Kolędniczych Powiatu Krakowskiego takes place in January.
• A municipal Pucheroki competition is held every Palm Sunday.
• Park Wiejski has a Pucheroki figure and is also a place to go inline skating.

The Chapel of Na Rozdziałowskim stands out for its distinctive shape: it resembles a column crowned by a lantern. Inside is a Pietà figure. A Pietà depicts Mary with the dead Christ; here, this image adds to the chapel’s unusual exterior form. For travelers interested in religious art, this combines an architectural feature with a specific artistic motif.

The parish church in Zielonki also offers a connection to art history. Its two altar statues are by Kraków sculptor Antoni Frączkiewicz. The artist’s name gives the statues a clear connection to Kraków’s art history, while the chapel represents a distinct local cultural motif.

Every January, Zielonki hosts the Przegląd Grup Kolędniczych Powiatu Krakowskiego, a showcase of caroling groups from Krakowski County. This recurring event is part of the winter season. If you want to plan your trip specifically around it, check the exact event dates in advance.

Another annual event is the municipal Pucheroki competition on Palm Sunday. Unlike the January event, this traditional celebration follows the moving date of Palm Sunday. The two events therefore offer different times of year to consider when planning a cultural trip.

A Pucheroki figure adorns Park Wiejski. It offers another connection to local traditions, alongside the annual competition. You can therefore encounter the tradition both through an event and through the figure in the park.

You can also go inline skating at Park Wiejski. This is a different way to spend your time in Zielonki: the focus here is on physical activity, while the chapel, church and traditional customs appeal to cultural interests. The Herody custom is also observed in Zielonki municipality. During their processions, the Herody carolers sing traditional pastoral songs and perform a scene at King Herod’s court. This custom is associated with the municipality.

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What is special about the Chapel of Na Rozdziałowskim?

It dates back to the 17th century, is shaped like a column crowned by a lantern, and contains a Pietà figure.

When do the traditional events take place?

The Przegląd Grup Kolędniczych Powiatu Krakowskiego takes place every January; the municipal Pucheroki competition is held annually on Palm Sunday.

What can you do at Park Wiejski?

At Park Wiejski, you can go inline skating and see a Pucheroki figure.

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