Discover Borzęta: Wayside Chapels and History

With four wayside chapels listed in the heritage register, Borzęta has a clearly defined cultural and historical focus. They were built between 1795 and 1870. Three of the chapels are pillar chapels; another is a stone wayside chapel. Their figures, construction and dates offer different clues to the history of the area. If you are looking for a hotel in Borzęta, these local features can help you choose a destination that suits your cultural interests.

Four Wayside Chapels, Different Figures and Dates

The stone wayside chapel containing a Pietà figure dates from 1795, making it the oldest of the four. A pillar chapel featuring a figure of Saint Andrew followed in 1818. Two further pillar chapels contain figures of Saint Adalbert and Saint Florian; they date from 1865 and 1870, respectively. All four chapels are listed in the heritage register. A comparison highlights both the early construction date of the Pietà chapel and the close dates of the two most recent chapels. The figures distinguish the chapels just as clearly as their dates.

Together, Borzęta’s chapels offer a tangible way to explore local history, through individual buildings and named saintly figures. The wayside chapels can be distinguished by their dates and the figures depicted, without treating them as a single complex.

Hiking Trails and Cultural History in Myślenice

The wider destination of Myślenice offers other cultural and hiking experiences, separate from the chapels in Borzęta. A red hiking trail runs from Myślenice via Działek, Kudłacze and Łysina to Jaworzyce. It is 15.5 kilometres long and takes six hours. The yellow trail runs from Myślenice via Dalin and Pisania to Sułkowice; the stated time for this 13.5-kilometre route is three hours and 45 minutes. The two routes therefore differ in both length and stated duration.

Another red hiking trail runs via Sularzówka, Trzebuńska Góra, Babica, Bieńkowska Góra and Końcówka to Palcza. It is 20.5 kilometres long; the stated duration of five hours and 45 minutes is for one direction. The Małopolska Papal Trail is also listed in Myślenice County: it runs along the Sułkowice–Myślenice section and along the county boundary via Luboń Wielki and Szczebel.

Town Layout and Sanctuary in Myślenice

The historic urban layout of Myślenice is considered a good example of a medieval town plan. Surviving traces of settlement from before the town was founded are also part of this picture; the urban layout is regarded as a valuable monument at both regional and national levels. The medieval plan and traces of earlier settlement are therefore central to exploring Myślenice’s cultural history.

The Church of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Myślenice was built in the mid-15th century. An early Baroque chapel was added between 1642 and 1646. The sanctuary houses a miraculous image painted in Italy in the 16th century, which became the destination of numerous pilgrimages. The main feast is held annually on 8 September. In addition, night-time Fatima devotions with vigils are held there on the 13th of each month from May to October.

More Trails and Leisure Options in Myślenice

In the Zarabie district, the banks of the Raba have been transformed into a well-equipped leisure park with numerous walking and cycling paths. A circular route around Myślenice leads at its highest point to an observation tower, a private astronomical observatory and the upper station of the ski lift, where a restaurant is open. These options complement the hiking trails and historic sites with leisure and viewpoints that are also part of Myślenice.

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