3. INTRODUCTION
Zagórze is a village in Poland and it is a part of
Babice commune that is located in Lesser
Poland Voivodeship.
In 1975-1998 the country was part of the
Katowice Province.
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6. HISTORY
The first records of the village itself in its
current location come from the 13th century.
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7. HISTORY
As a result of the support of Christianity, the
village was handed over to Church in 1228.
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8. HISTORY
In 1846 Austrians who had taken over Cracow,
rented Zagórze to the Viennese Bank.
There areas were prepeared to be used for
defense against Russia.
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10. LOCATION
The village is located in a dingle between Garb
Tenczynski and Bukowica.
Area there is uneven with a multiple streams
and forest gorges
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11. LOCATION
In the past a trading route between Duchy of
Opole and Senior District ran through Zagórze.
This route was the only positive aspect of
country’s location.
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12. LOCATION
Zagórze is located nearby the cities like
Chrzanów, Oświęcim, Tęczynek and right next
to the Lipowiec Castle.
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INTERESTING FACTS
Next to the Zagórze, in Wygiełzów there is a
Lipowiec Castle.
This castle was a defensive point for bishop
Jan Muskata against the king Władysław
Łokietek.
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INTERESTING FACTS
The hill where Bukowica is located is built of
trassic rocks of lithological diversity.
Vegetation there is varied with about 30
species of animals.
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INTERESTING FACTS
In Bukowica there is also a stream with a
drinking, sanitary water.
The king Jan III Sobieski have visited this
stream when he was going to Vienna with his
army.
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INTERESTING FACTS
Every year in Zagórze multiple events are
organised. For example: harvest festival, round
the village run, church fair.
25. QUESTIONS
1. Is Zagórze a city?
2. Is Zagórze located in Lesser Poland?
3. Is there a castle nerby the village?
4. Is there a stream with a drinking water in
Zagórze?
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26. ANSWERS
1. No, Zagórze is a country.
2. Yes, Zagórze is located in Lesser Poland.
3. Yes, there is a Lipowiec Castle next to the
Zagórze.
4. Yes, there is a stream with a drinking water.
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