Discover Borzęta

There are four historic wayside shrines in Borzęta. Their architectural styles, figures and dates give the place a distinct cultural and historical character. If you would also like to plan hikes and visits to other cultural sites for your trip to Poland, the wider Myślenice destination offers additional ideas—from routes of varying lengths to historic buildings and recurring religious festivals.

Four wayside shrines, four distinctive features

The oldest of the four shrines dates from 1795: it is a stone wayside shrine with a Pietà figure. A pillar-style shrine featuring Saint Andrew followed in 1818. Two further pillar-style shrines feature figures of Saint Adalbert and Saint Florian; they date from 1865 and 1870. All four shrines in Borzęta are listed in the register of historic monuments.

The dates therefore range from 1795 to 1870. When comparing the shrines, the focus is on their different subjects and architectural styles: the stone shrine with the Pietà on one hand, and the three pillar-style shrines with their figures of saints on the other. This makes it possible to explore local shrine traditions through specific details without confusing the individual structures.

Hiking trails in the wider Myślenice destination

Three hiking trails in the wider Myślenice destination are described with distances and durations to help you plan your routes. The red trail from Myślenice via Działek, Kudłacze and Łysina to Jaworzyce is 15.5 km long; the stated duration is six hours. The yellow trail runs from Myślenice via Dalin and Pisania to Sułkowice. The stated duration for this 13.5 km route is three hours and 45 minutes. You can therefore choose between two routes with specific figures: the yellow route is 2 km shorter, and its stated duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes less than that of the red trail to Jaworzyce.

Another red route runs from Myślenice via Sularzówka, Trzebuńska Góra, Babica, Bieńkowska Góra and Końcówka to Palcza. It is 20.5 km long; the duration of five hours and 45 minutes is explicitly for one way. When comparing the three figures, it is therefore worth considering both the distance and whether the stated duration is for one way.

Historic sites and religious traditions in Myślenice

The historic urban layout of Myślenice is considered a good example of a medieval town plan. Surviving remains recall the settlement that existed before the town was founded. The urban layout is considered a valuable monument at both regional and national level. The Church of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Myślenice also has a long history: it was built in the mid-15th century and received an early Baroque chapel between 1642 and 1646.

The sanctuary houses a miraculous image, painted in Italy in the 16th century, that became the destination of numerous pilgrimages. The main feast takes place on 8 September. In addition, night-time Fatima devotions with vigils are held there on the 13th of each month from May to October. This information may be useful when planning a visit during a religious celebration.

Raba riverbank and circular route

In the Zarabie district, the area along the Raba has been transformed into a well-equipped leisure park with numerous walking and cycling paths. A circular route around Myślenice starts in Zarabie. At the summit, it leads to an observation tower, a private astronomical observatory and the upper station of the ski lift, where there is a restaurant that is currently open.

These sites and routes are part of the wider Myślenice destination; the wayside shrines, by contrast, are in Borzęta. Together, they offer several ideas for your trip to Poland: shrines with specific historic features, longer hiking routes, and urban and religious history. You can choose the topics that will shape your travel plans.

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