Bargły: Discover Culture and Mining History

• A wooden house dating to around 1910 stands at ul. Śląska 15.
• The “Jan-Bargły” iron ore mine operated from 1948 to 1952. Part of the “Bargły” deposit was mined over an area of 2.5 hectares using the multi-shaft method.
• On 27 and 28 August 2022, the Polish individual Speedrower championships were held in Bargły.
• The municipality of Poczesna identifies cycling routes for tourists and places for hiking. Its tourist map dates from 2011.

The wooden house and the ore mine represent two different historical subjects. The house at ul. Śląska 15 dates from around 1910. The “Jan-Bargły” mine operated later, from 1948 to 1952. During that period, part of the “Bargły” deposit was mined over an area of 2.5 hectares using the multi-shaft method. The dates distinguish a built heritage trace from the early 20th century from a limited period of ore extraction.

The figures also give each subject its own context: for the house, the focus is on its approximate date of construction; for the mine, on its years of operation, area, and mining method. If you are interested in historic buildings, the wooden house offers a different point of reference from the mine’s industrial history. This means Bargły can be understood through more than just one kind of history.

At an anniversary celebration of the KGW Bargły on 13 September, an exhibition of traditional household items and historical costumes worn by KGW members was held in the community hall in Bargły. The costumes have been used since the 1960s. Household items and clothing highlight two different areas: domestic objects on the one hand and traditional dress on the other.

A regional cultural connection leads to Kłomnice: on 29 July 2024, KGW Bargły received an award in the “Crafts” category at the first Festival of Rural Women’s Associations of Częstochowa County. The festival venue is specific to this occasion and should be distinguished from the cultural events mentioned in Bargły.

On 27 and 28 August 2022, the Polish individual Speedrower championships were held in Bargły. The specific date adds a sporting event to the village’s cultural connections. You can therefore consider different interests side by side: historic buildings, mining, culture, and a sporting event.

The municipality of Poczesna is located in the northern part of the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland and within the protected catchment area of the Warta River. Its tourist map identifies cycling routes suitable for tourists and places for hiking. This information complements the local history with municipality-wide guidance for outdoor activities.

The map dates from 2011. Check route availability and conditions before planning a specific trip. For travel planning, these are two different perspectives: the cultural and historical subjects in Bargły, and cycling and hiking guidance at the level of the municipality of Poczesna.

What period does the wooden house in Bargły date from?

The wooden house at ul. Śląska 15 dates from around 1910.

When were the Speedrower individual championships held?

The Polish individual Speedrower championships were held in Bargły on 27 and 28 August 2022.

What cycling and hiking information is available for the municipality of Poczesna?

The municipality’s tourist map identifies cycling routes for tourists and places for hiking. Since it dates from 2011, please check route availability and conditions before your trip.

For the broader travel overview: Kolonia Poczesna.