Nowa Wieś
Accommodation in Nowa Wieś
Nowa Wieś combines its location on the Soła River with distinctive fishing waters, sacred art and a sombre local history. These varied themes give you a concrete basis for deciding whether the place matches your travel interests.
Key facts about Nowa Wieś
- Nowa Wieś lies on a low, flat terrace on the west, right-hand side of the Soła; the river flows through the village.
- To the south, Nowa Wieś directly borders Kęty.
- The DYRCZONIÓWKA specialist fishing waters cover 10.00 ha and are located on the border between Nowa Wieś and Bielany.
- The Church of St. Maximilian Kolbe houses relics and sacred artworks; the parish was established in 1982 by Cardinal Franciszek Macharski.
How do the Soła River and fishing waters shape the village?
The Soła flows through Nowa Wieś. The village’s location on a low, flat terrace on the west, right-hand side of the river is also part of its geographical setting.
One specific option for anglers is the DYRCZONIÓWKA specialist fishing waters. They cover 10.00 ha and are located on the border between Nowa Wieś and Bielany. Fishing is subject to a clear requirement: members of the Polish Angling Association may fish there after obtaining an annual permit. If you are planning to travel to Nowa Wieś to fish, you should take this membership and permit requirement into account when making your decision.
What does the Church of St. Maximilian Kolbe offer?
Relics of saints are kept in the Church of St. Maximilian Kolbe. Its sacred artworks include paintings, sculptures and stained-glass windows. This means that several different forms of religious art can be found in Nowa Wieś: pictorial representations, three-dimensional works and works in glass. For visitors interested in sacred art, the church can thus be considered a distinct cultural highlight of the village.
The parish’s history is also associated with a specific year: it was established in 1982 by Cardinal Franciszek Macharski.
What history is associated with Nowa Wieś?
In November 1940, the Germans established a temporary Jewish ghetto in Nowa Wieś. Jews from Kęty and the surrounding area were brought there. This event is part of the village’s history, alongside the cultural and landscape-related themes associated with Nowa Wieś.
Another historical landmark is a former manor estate in the western part of Nowa Wieś. It stood on the road from the village centre to the Soła River. The former manor house had two storeys and the form of a large tenement building; a small, badly neglected park surrounded it.
If you would like to compare other local pages, you can also find Jawiszowice, Zator, Łęki, Bielany, Skidzin, Kęty, Brzeszcze and Grojec.
FAQ
Which river flows through Nowa Wieś?
The Soła flows through Nowa Wieś. The village lies on a low, flat terrace on the west, right-hand side of the river.
Who is allowed to fish at DYRCZONIÓWKA?
Members of the Polish Angling Association may fish there after obtaining an annual permit.
What happened in Nowa Wieś in November 1940?
The Germans established a temporary Jewish ghetto; Jews from Kęty and the surrounding area were brought there.
For the broader travel overview: Auschwitz.
