Kawice: Village Layout, Churches and Routes
Accommodation in Kawice
Kawice can be understood through its elongated village layout, the Cicha Woda River and two churches with different historical associations. Information about the Way of St. James and the Cistercian Route also offers a practical starting point for planning a trip. When comparing the place, you might consider whether local history, settlement form or its connection to these routes matters most for your trip.
Kawice at a glance
- Kawice is a linear village; a historically important road between Wrocław and Legnica runs through its centre from east to west.
- The Cicha Woda flows through the village. Its meandering course influenced local roads and buildings.
- The parish church was probably built in the 14th century and remodelled in 1746 and 1829; the branch church is associated with the 15th and 19th centuries.
- The Way of St. James has a 1.0 km section in Kawice. The Cistercian Route is 44.2 km long in total.
What does the village layout reveal about Kawice?
The term “linear village” describes a settlement that extends along a road. In Kawice, a historically important road between Wrocław and Legnica runs through the centre from east to west. National Road 94 also passes through the village. The Cicha Woda is another feature of the village layout: it flows through Kawice, and its meandering course influenced local roads and buildings. The road network, river course and settlement form therefore offer different clues to understanding the character of the place—not just its individual buildings.
What are the churches’ historical associations?
The parish Church of St. Wojciech and the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Kawice was probably built in the 14th century. Remodelling is recorded in 1746 and 1829. In the church porch stands a stone baptismal font dating from the mid-16th century, which was restored in 1730. These dates refer to different parts of its history: its presumed construction, later remodelling and the restoration of the baptismal font. Separately, the branch Church of St. Wojciech is associated with the 15th and 19th centuries. Visitors interested in church and local history will find two churches, each with its own historical points of reference.
How should the route information be interpreted?
The Way of St. James has a 1.0 km section in Kawice. Kawice is also on the Cistercian Route, which is 44.2 km long in total. A distance of 5.5 km is given for the route point at Kawice. To interpret these figures, it is important to note what each one refers to: 1.0 km is the section of the Way of St. James in Kawice, 44.2 km is the total length of the Cistercian Route, and 5.5 km is the figure given for the route point at Kawice. If you use this route information to plan your trip, you can match each figure to the relevant route.
More local pages: Jerzmanowice, Krotoszyce, Legnickie Pole, Legnica, WarmÄ…towice Sienkiewiczowskie, PÄ…tnĂłwek, Rokitki and Strachowice.
FAQ
Which rivers shape Kawice?
The Cicha Woda flows through Kawice. Its meandering course influenced local roads and the settlement’s layout.
What dates are given for the parish church?
The parish Church of St. Wojciech and the Exaltation of the Holy Cross was probably built in the 14th century and remodelled in 1746 and 1829. Its stone baptismal font dates from the mid-16th century and was restored in 1730.
How long are the routes mentioned?
The Way of St. James has a 1.0 km section in Kawice. The Cistercian Route is 44.2 km long in total; a distance of 5.5 km is given for the route point at Kawice.
For the broader travel overview: Legnicki.
