A chapel commemorating the past, a church with a distinctive architectural design and a pilgrim route through the village give Pietrzykowice a varied cultural character. It is also situated on treeless hills in the Żywiec Basin. When planning a stay, you can explore local history, architecture and landscape as distinct points of interest.

Landscape and Pilgrim Route

Pietrzykowice lies between the valleys of the Żarnówka and Kalna streams. The marked Beskidzka Droga św. Jakuba, a pilgrim route that follows old pilgrimage paths of both local and international significance, passes through the village. The landscape and the route tradition are two distinct points of interest: one describes the location, while the other passes through Pietrzykowice as a pilgrim route. Check the markings before setting out.

The chapel on “Midorowym Polu” is also associated with walks and cycling trips. It is located on Wielodroga Street in Pietrzykowice. A post from September 2012 recommended it in this context of excursions; the chapel itself is also a place of local remembrance.

Local History and Church Architecture

Pietrzykowice was founded in the 13th century on the site of a Slavic settlement that had been destroyed by Tatar raids. Historically, the village was called Schreibersdorf and was founded under Magdeburg law. After Pietrzykowice had been a ducal village, it was given to the Cistercian Order from Rudy near Racibórz.

The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a single-nave, brick church with a tower. “Single-nave” describes a church building with one main nave; together with the brick construction and tower, this gives a concrete impression of its architectural form. The chapel on “Midorowym Polu” offers a different focus: local residents built it to commemorate the abolition of serfdom in Galicia on May 15, 1848. Thus, a church building and a precisely dated occasion for remembrance stand side by side in Pietrzykowice.

Traditional Events

The Przegląd Zespołów Kolędniczych i Obrzędowych is organized annually by the Gminny Ośrodek Kultury in Łodygowice and the Pietrzykowice Sołectwo Council. The 2023 and 2024 editions illustrate different program features without giving a current event date. In 2023, after two editions held online due to the pandemic, the 34th edition returned to the stage at the OSP fire station in Pietrzykowice; six groups performed. In 2024, the 35th edition included a competition for traditional Christmas decorations. If you would like to plan your visit around the Przegląd, check the dates for the relevant edition.

Accommodation in Pietrzykowice

Apartament PLAY is a specific accommodation option in Pietrzykowice. The property offers free Wi-Fi, free private parking and garden views. The other details about the village can help you decide which cultural and landscape attractions to focus on during your stay.

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