Stare Babice: Church and War Cemetery

Stare Babice offers travelers several points of interest: the Second World War cemetery, the Church of the Assumption of Mary, and information about two bus routes. The historic sites represent different themes; the route information points to two different destinations. When planning your trip, it is worth considering these historical and transport connections separately.

Church and war cemetery: two historical connections

The Second World War cemetery is located on the Babice–Mościska road and contains 373 graves. Buried there are Polish soldiers who fell in 1939, as well as insurgents, partisans of the AK Kampinos Group, and civilians murdered during the occupation. The number describes the cemetery's total size; the groups named give its historical significance different dimensions. Alongside the fallen Polish Army soldiers are members of the resistance and civilian victims of the occupation. The memorial therefore encompasses both combat and the suffering of the civilian population. The Babice–Mościska road pinpoints the cemetery's location, complementing its historical context with a specific place.

The Church of the Assumption of Mary is listed in Stare Babice as an object of cultural value. The present-day church dates back to 1728, when it was founded by Jan Szembek and Ewa z Leszczyńskich. The founding year and the two benefactors provide a concrete point of reference for the church's history. Unlike the war cemetery, the church is associated primarily with its foundation and cultural value, while the cemetery is associated with its graves and the groups of people buried there. Together, they offer two historical perspectives: the founding of the church in 1728 and remembrance of people from the Second World War.

Bus routes and destinations

A notice about changes effective October 1, 2025, lists bus route 714 as running via Sienkiewicza and Okulickiego streets and the Rynek toward Metro Bemowo. For route 712, a return to the route from Stare Babice to Młociny metro station was announced in connection with changes effective the same date. The information differs in scope: for route 714, streets and the Rynek are listed, while the route 712 announcement describes the route from Stare Babice to the metro station. Both notices refer to changes effective October 1, 2025. Check the current timetable before traveling so you can choose the right direction for your travel date.

Considering Stare Babice as a travel destination

When looking for a hotel for a trip to Stare Babice, it helps to first decide on your main purpose: would you like to focus on the area's historical connections, or is a journey toward the metro part of your plans? The church and war cemetery offer different historical points of interest; for a bus journey, the timetable on the day of travel is what matters. This way, you can consider the area's history and your intended direction of travel as separate aspects of planning your trip.

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