Discover Dobrzany

The Church of St Michael the Archangel dates from 1782–1784 and was designed by David Gilly. To the east of Dobrzany is an early medieval hillfort with a double earth rampart dating from the 9th to 10th centuries; to the west is a fortification dating from the 11th to 12th centuries. The green Wzniesienia Moreny Czołowej Trail and the red Stargard–Recz Trail intersect in the town.

Dobrzany combines a medieval town layout with reconstruction in the 18th century following the fire of 1781. The work was based on a plan by Gilly. It provided for a regular arrangement of residential plots, each intended for two buildings with their gables facing the street. The town’s history can therefore be explored through both its older layout and its later planning.

The Church of St Michael the Archangel is the only surviving building in Dobrzany designed by David Gilly. It is listed in the register of monuments under number A-1210. The churchyard beside the church is also listed under the same number; it dates from before 1781. For travellers interested in architectural history, the church, churchyard and town planning offer distinct aspects to explore in Dobrzany.

Dobrzany also offers a glimpse of early medieval fortifications. The ring-shaped hillfort to the east is dated to the 9th to 10th centuries and has a double earth rampart. This is distinct from the fortification to the west of the town, which dates from the 11th to 12th centuries. Their different dates and forms reveal two separate historical topics, which should not be treated as a single structure.

The red Hetman Stefan Czarniecki Trail also bears the name of a regional historical figure. It commemorates the stationing of Polish troops under the command of Hetman Stefan Czarniecki in the region in 1657. This connection adds another clearly dated aspect to the story of the town’s architecture.

The red Hetman Stefan Czarniecki Trail runs for a total of 62.5 km from Stargard to Recz, passing through Dobrzany. The green Wzniesienia Moreny Czołowej Trail is 51 km long in total and also passes through the town. The two trails intersect in Dobrzany. The stated distances refer to each trail’s total length, not to a section within the town.

Along the green trail, you can take in landscapes shaped by glacial moraines. The two trails therefore offer different perspectives: the landscape is an explicit part of the experience on the green trail, while the red trail is associated with its route between Stargard and Recz and with the region’s history in 1657. Dobrzany is also listed as a waypoint on the Hetman Stefan Czarniecki Trail at kilometre 41.3 from the stated starting point.

When looking for a hotel or other accommodation in Dobrzany, you can first decide what you want to focus on during your trip. For culture and local history, the church, Gilly’s reconstruction plan and the fortifications offer different topics to explore. If you would rather focus on trails and landscape, the two routes passing through Dobrzany offer another point of reference. Their total lengths help you understand each route as a whole.

For comparison with other destinations, you can also find listings for Stargard Szczeciński, Granica, Insko, Rekowo, Rogowo, Pęzino, Żukowo and Sowno.

Who designed the Church of St Michael the Archangel?

The church in Dobrzany was designed by David Gilly and dates from 1782–1784.

Which trails intersect in Dobrzany?

The green Wzniesienia Moreny Czołowej Trail and the red Stargard–Recz Trail intersect in the town.

What are the total lengths of the two trails?

The green trail is 51 km long. The red Hetman Stefan Czarniecki Trail runs for 62.5 km from Stargard to Recz.

To the main travel overview: Stargard.