Discover Jugowa

A Gothic church with distinctive architectural features

The church is single-nave, with the tower aligned with the main body of the building. Its square ground plan transitions into an octagon and is crowned by a Baroque spire. The two-bay presbytery has a rib vault. “Two-bay” refers to two vaulted sections; in a rib vault, the ribs form a cross pattern. These details shift attention from the date alone to the building’s design: the tower, presbytery and vault each display their own architectural features.

The furnishings include a Gothic baptismal font dating from 1490, a Baroque altar, a pulpit and several sculptures. There are four Renaissance epitaphs on the exterior. The contrast between the Gothic font and the Baroque altar brings together different styles; epitaphs are memorials to the dead. This gives culturally minded visitors several specific aspects to consider when learning about the church: its architectural form, furnishings and stone memorials on the exterior.

A historical landmark from the 19th century

The park in Jugowa dates from 1860 to 1870 and is listed in both the heritage register and the heritage inventory. Its date provides a contrast with the church: the church’s history begins in the 15th century and includes remodelling in the 18th century, while the park dates to the 19th century. Those comparing historical themes will therefore find two distinct periods represented in the village: the church’s building phases and the date of the park.

Linden and Honey Festival: date and theme

The Święto Lipy i Miodu (Linden and Honey Festival) took place on 13 September 2025 at the village community hall in Jugowa. The focus was on local beekeeping traditions and the abundance of nature. At one edition of the festival, local products made with linden and honey were presented and sampled. This adds a specific culinary theme to Jugowa’s travel profile. The 2025 edition is a dated reference point; if you would like to make the festival the occasion for a trip, check the current dates.

The church as a landmark for cyclists

A cycling map lists the Church of St Anthony in Jugowa as tourist attraction number 10 on a cycling route through the municipalities of Dobromierz and Strzegom. For cyclists, this provides a specific point of reference and connects Jugowa to a route. The map entry complements the cultural and historical perspective with a practical planning question: would you like to include Jugowa as part of a cycling route, or are the church’s history and the festival theme your main interests? If you are planning a ride, check the current route conditions.

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