Łomy: Lake and village chapels

• Łomskie Lake, also called Łomy, is located in Łomy, north of Jonkowo. It covers 22.4 ha and is up to 6 m deep.
• The village’s features include chapels built in different periods and numerous wrought-iron crosses on granite bases.
• The tallest chapel stands in the village center, near the turnoff to Garzewko, and has a small bell tower.

The chapels differ in age, shape, and individual architectural features. A chapel dating from the second half of the 18th century stands at the northern edge of the village. Its square plan, tall shed roof, and two niches separated by a wavy cornice give it a distinctive appearance.

Other chapels in Łomy are built of exposed red brick. Some have Neo-Gothic features and date from the late 19th or early 20th century. The surviving architecture thus spans several periods; at the same time, the individual buildings can be distinguished by their specific forms rather than viewed simply as a single uniform group.

The tallest chapel can be recognized by its small bell tower. Its location in the village center, near the turnoff to Garzewko, provides a clear point of reference. Beside it stands a simple chapel with a niche and a gable roof. It was moved from the embankment of a busy village road to its present location; its form and details were faithfully preserved. The two neighboring chapels therefore differ both in the bell tower and in the smaller building’s simple design.

Farther along in Łomy are two brick chapels with other distinguishing features. One is characterized by varied architecture and a metal crucifix in its opening. The other has a simple design and a weather vane bearing the year 1975 on its roof.

A chapel dating from the early 19th century stands on the road to Jonkowo. Its compact form, gable roof, smooth walls, and small niche closed by a segmental arch give it a different profile. A second chapel on this road, before the forest reserve, dates from 1908. A plaque bearing a date and monogram is set into its base.

The numerous wrought-iron crosses on granite bases also add to the village’s distinctive features. Together with the chapels, they create a picture in which materials and details matter: exposed red brick, metal, stone, niches, and different roof shapes. For travelers interested in culture, the appeal lies in considering these specific differences alongside the lake landscape.

Łomskie Lake is another prominent landmark associated with Łomy. The name Łomy is also used for the lake; its location north of Jonkowo and its size—22.4 ha in area and up to 6 m deep—situate it geographically and give a sense of its scale. The description of the place thus brings together two different themes: the lake as a landscape feature and the chapels as examples of local architectural styles.

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How large and deep is Łomskie Lake?

The lake covers 22.4 ha and is up to 6 m deep. It is located in Łomy, north of Jonkowo, and is also called Łomy.

What are the distinctive features of the chapels?

Their features include exposed red brick, some Neo-Gothic forms, different types of roofs, and niches. Individual chapels also have a small bell tower, a metal crucifix, or a weather vane bearing the year 1975.

Where is the tallest chapel in Łomy?

It stands in the village center, near the turnoff to Garzewko, and has a small bell tower.

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