Wielebnów: Windmill and local history

• Wielebnów lies on the main route between Łopuszno and Kielce and borders Łopuszno almost directly.
• Stefan Łazarski’s wooden windmill was built in 1928; it was once powered by wind, but is now powered electrically.
• The first historical record of the village dates from 1520 and uses the name Wyelebnów.
• The village’s landmarks also include a brick chapel dedicated to Our Lady and the windmill, which is listed in the voivodeship heritage register.

Wielebnów lies on the main route between Łopuszno and Kielce and borders Łopuszno almost directly. These two place names help locate Wielebnów geographically: the main route links the village with Łopuszno and Kielce, while its almost immediate proximity to Łopuszno highlights another point of reference.

This orientation is a first step when choosing accommodation. When considering a specific listing, compare its stated address with your destination if location matters to your travel plans. This helps you distinguish Wielebnów’s geographical location from the location of an individual property.

Stefan Łazarski’s wooden windmill was built in 1928. It was once powered by wind and is now powered electrically. Its construction date and change in power source offer two different points of reference in time: the year marks its construction, while the information about its power source shows how the technology changed. For those interested in local cultural history, it offers a tangible link between a building and technological development.

The windmill is regarded as a distinctive feature of Wielebnów’s landscape. It is a wooden Dutch-style windmill and is listed in the heritage register of Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. The municipal heritage protection program for 2023–2026 describes its condition as good. Its construction date, design, and heritage status are therefore separate aspects that help you understand the building.

The first historical record of Wielebnów dates from 1520 and uses the name Wyelebnów. Alongside this early written record is a local tradition about clergy who travelled by carriage through Wielebnów on visits between Piekoszów, Łopuszno, and other parishes. These offer different ways to explore local history: an early form of the name and a story about journeys through the village.

A brick chapel dedicated to Our Lady is another cultural landmark. Its dedication and construction distinguish it from the windmill, whose history is defined by its construction date, power source, and heritage status. If you are exploring Wielebnów through its cultural heritage, these two different buildings offer several concrete perspectives on the village.

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What well-known building is in Wielebnów?

Wielebnów is home to a wooden Dutch-style windmill. It was built in 1928 and is listed in the heritage register of Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship.

How far back do historical records of Wielebnów go?

The first historical record dates from 1520 and gives the name as Wyelebnów.

What does local tradition tell us?

It tells of clergy who travelled by carriage through Wielebnów on visits between Piekoszów, Łopuszno, and other parishes.

For the broader travel guide: Kielce.