Dłużec

• The blue Szlak Warowni Jurajskich passes through Dłużec.
• The Szlak Architektury Drewnianej driving route also passes through the village and includes the wooden Church of St. Lawrence and St. Nicholas.
• The parish church in Dłużec dates from 1780 and stands on the site of an older church mentioned in 1325.
• About one kilometre farther on towards Pilica, at a place known as Lizak, there is an 18th-century St. Barbara Chapel.
• The parish celebrates its patronal feasts on 6 December and 10 August.

The blue Szlak Warowni Jurajskich passes through Dłużec, providing a specific reference point for planning a walking route. Check the current conditions on this route before your trip. Another option is the Szlak Architektury Drewnianej: this driving route also passes through the village and includes the wooden Church of St. Lawrence and St. Nicholas.

The two routes differ in their focus: one is a blue trail, while the other is a driving route. They therefore do not need to be considered as a single journey. When planning a visit to Dłużec, you can first decide whether you would like to connect the village with a walking route or explore its wooden architecture as part of a driving route. The routes mentioned offer different points of interest without implying a particular itinerary.

The dates associated with the parish church point to different periods: the church, dating from 1780, stands on the site of an older place of worship that was already mentioned in 1325. Changes to the Church of St. Nicholas and St. Lawrence in the early 20th century are also documented. At that time, the nave was extended and connected to the tower, which had been built as a freestanding bell tower in 1825.

A notable feature of the furnishings is the side-altar triptych with a statue of the enthroned Virgin Mary from the last quarter of the 15th century. The altar also includes late Gothic paintings and Gothic statues of saints. For visitors interested in religious art, the church offers more than its construction dates: the triptych, paintings, and statues are also noteworthy.

Another historic building lies towards Pilica: about one kilometre farther on, at a place known as Lizak, a square 18th-century St. Barbara Chapel stands on a small rock among farm buildings. The statue of the saint inside dates from the early 17th century.

A branch of the Wolbrom Municipal Public Library is located in the spacious fire station in Dłużec.

The patronal feasts also offer specific dates to consider when planning your trip: the parish celebrates on St. Nicholas Day, 6 December, and on the Feast of St. Lawrence, 10 August. If you are interested in these occasions, check whether your travel dates coincide with the feast days.

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Which routes pass through Dłużec?

The blue Szlak Warowni Jurajskich passes through Dłużec. The Szlak Architektury Drewnianej driving route also passes through the village and includes the wooden Church of St. Lawrence and St. Nicholas. Check the current conditions on the blue trail before travelling.

Which historic buildings are mentioned in Dłużec?

The village’s history includes the parish church dating from 1780, on the site of an older church mentioned in 1325, as well as the St. Barbara Chapel at a place known as Lizak towards Pilica. A triptych and structural changes to the nave are also described for the Church of St. Nicholas and St. Lawrence.

When does the parish celebrate its patronal feasts?

The two feast days mentioned are 6 December, St. Nicholas Day, and 10 August, the Feast of St. Lawrence.

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