Izdby – on the Way of St. James

Izdby on the Way of St. James

The Way of St. James runs through Izdby from Gozdawa in the direction of Duszno. If you plan your trip around this route, Izdby provides a specific point of reference. Nearby, in Duszno, the Way of St. James passes the Church of St. Dorothy and a historic 19th-century forge. In the wider region, the section of the Way of St. James from Mogilno to Gniezno, via Trzemeszno and Niechanowo, was officially opened on April 20, 2007. So, when exploring the pilgrimage route, you can encounter both its course through Izdby and a historically dated section with its own sequence of places. Check the current route and conditions before setting out on a walk.

Mogilno: History and culture in the wider destination

In the wider destination of Mogilno, the former Benedictine monastery complex and its church stand on a small hill on the northeastern shore of Lake Mogilno. Benedictine monks built the complex in the 11th century. The church retains its original form as a Romanesque basilica while also featuring Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque elements. The western crypt is considered one of only three of its kind in Europe. Another perspective on Mogilno’s churches is offered by the single-nave Gothic parish church of St. James the Greater, Apostle, which dates from 1511.

The Mogilno Region Museum explores several aspects of regional history. The permanent exhibition “History of the Mogilno Region” includes guild documents and historic banners from 1919, 1923, 1927, 1929, and 1946. “Prehistory of the Mogilno Region” spans the period from the Neolithic through the Bronze and Iron Ages to the Middle Ages and modern era; exhibits include tools and everyday and ritual objects. Another exhibition covers folk culture and folk art, crafts, and the everyday lives of the region’s inhabitants.

Routes and public spaces in Mogilno

The suggested routes in Mogilno differ in both length and course. Route No. 8 (MDW) is about 14 km long, runs around Lake Wiecanowskie, and starts and ends in Mogilno. Route No. 1 (MSK) is about 28 km long and runs from Mogilno to the Mogilno Calvary and then back. Neither route is marked, so take this into account when planning. The details highlight the difference between the shorter loop around the lake and the longer route with a named destination.

For railway enthusiasts, the Mogilno–Orchowo Historic Railway Line is another distinctive feature of the wider Mogilno destination. The line is 20.8 km long and includes 25 bridges and viaducts. These include a 44 m-long bridge over Lake Mogilno and a 43 m-long bridge over the Noteć. The line is open to traffic, and railbike rides are occasionally held. Check in advance whether a ride is available during your travel dates.

The city park with its summer amphitheater and fountain is in the center of Mogilno. It has a fountain and renovated paths with new lighting. The summer amphitheater has 300 seats and is used for concerts and outdoor events in summer. If you are planning around a specific event, check the dates.

Discover more destinations: Mogilno, Strzelno, Chabsko, Wójcin, Mielenko, Kwieciszewo.

Go to the wider travel overview: Mogilno.