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In Stare Babice, the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the war cemetery offer two distinct cultural and historical points of interest. Information about bus routes also helps with travel planning.
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Stare Babice at a glance
- The Second World War cemetery is on the Babice–Mościska road and contains 373 graves.
- The present-day Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary dates back to its endowment by Jan Szembek and Ewa z Leszczyńskich in 1728; it is listed as an object of cultural value.
- As of 1 October 2025, route 714 was scheduled to run towards Metro Bemowo; a return towards Metro Młociny was announced for route 712.
Which cultural and historical sites define Stare Babice?
The war cemetery is the resting place of Polish Army soldiers who fell in 1939, insurgents, partisans of the Kampinos Home Army Group, and civilians murdered during the occupation. It therefore contains both military casualties from different contexts and murdered civilians. Together, the number of graves and the groups named convey the character of the site as both a burial ground and a memorial.
The present-day Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary dates back to 1728, when it was endowed by Jan Szembek and Ewa z Leszczyńskich. The church is also listed as an object of cultural value. Its endowment history and cultural designation provide two distinct points of reference: the year and the names of the benefactors give the site a specific historical connection, while the listing identifies its cultural value.
Those exploring the history of Stare Babice will therefore find two different focal points here: the church’s endowment history and the commemoration of the groups affected during the Second World War. You can decide which of these aspects to give more prominence in your travel plans.
What should you know about the bus routes?
As of 1 October 2025, bus route 714 was scheduled to run via Sienkiewicza and Okulickiego Streets and the market square towards Metro Bemowo. Check the current timetable before travelling.
An announcement about changes from 1 October 2025 stated that bus route 712 would return to the route from Stare Babice to Młociny Metro Station. This remains an announcement; it does not say whether the return was implemented later.
The metro destinations named are different: Bemowo for the planned route 714, and Młociny in the announcement about route 712. This can help you choose your starting point based on the journeys you actually want to make.
Discover more destinations: Łomianki, Wolica, Kępiaste, Mościska, Dziekanów Polski, Kampinos, Kiełpin and Konotopa.
FAQ
Which groups are buried in the war cemetery?
It is the resting place of Polish Army soldiers who fell in 1939, insurgents, partisans of the Kampinos Home Army Group, and civilians murdered during the occupation. The cemetery contains a total of 373 graves.
Who endowed the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and when?
Jan Szembek and Ewa z Leszczyńskich endowed the church in 1728; the present-day church dates back to that year.
Which metro destinations are mentioned in the bus information?
The planned route for line 714 names Metro Bemowo. An announcement stated that line 712 would return to Młociny Metro Station. Check the current timetable before travelling.
For the broader travel overview: Warsaw West.
