In the surrounding area of Wolica lies Wieruszyce – Fortified Manor House. You can rent a vacation apartment in Wolica. The fortified manor house is a specific point of interest for visitors interested in culture and history in Wolica. The surrounding area of Wolica also includes Dobczyce – 13th-century Castle, Kostrza, Grodzisko, Ciecień, and Świnna.
Culture and History
In the wider regional surroundings of Wolica lie Wisnicz – Castle and the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
The earliest recorded information about Wolica dates back to 1419; records concerning the owners date from the second half of the 15th century, when the settlement belonged to the Łapanowski family.
Wola Łapanowska was established near Łapanów in 1477 and later became part of Wolica.
In 1629, Wolica belonged to the monastery in Trzciana, which was still listed as the owner in the 1680 register.
In 1581, Wolica is recorded together with Wola Łapanowska. At that time, the settlement comprised 3.5 łany of peasant land, four landowning cottagers, and two tenant farmers with livestock; Sebastian Chojecki is named as the owner.
The name Wolica is described as being of cultural-topographic origin.
In the local navigation, you will also find Lubomierz.
