Piece: Kociewie House, Church and Historic Trails

Piece is a destination for travellers interested in historic buildings and regional trails. Notable landmarks include a wooden Kociewie House, an early 20th-century church and the Izydora Gulgowski Trail. These themes give your trip a specific cultural focus and help you decide whether Piece suits your holiday plans.

Church and Architectural History

The Parish Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was designed in the neo-Baroque style by architect Franz Kunst, who also oversaw its construction. Work began on Czubnica Hill on 16 July 1911; construction was completed in 1914. At the time, the church was equipped with a thirteen-stop Walcker organ. Its distinctive tower is another characteristic feature of the building. The parish was established later, on 16 December 1922, by Augustyn Rosentreter, the Bishop of Chełmno at the time. The construction period, furnishings and establishment of the parish can thus be understood as distinct milestones in the history of the place.

The church is listed in the register of monuments of the Pomeranian Voivodeship under number 1909. The rectory at 3 Kościelna Street is part of the church complex, which is also protected under this number. The Catholic cemetery between Kościelna Street and Zielona Street is likewise listed in the register under number 1909. Visitors interested in church architecture and local history will find different aspects of this subject at these named places: the church building, its associated rectory and the cemetery.

Wooden Architecture and Trails Through Piece

Another historic building is the wooden Kociewie House at 14 6 Marca Street, on the corner with Okrężna Street. It dates from the 19th century and is listed in the register of monuments of the Pomeranian Voivodeship under number 875. At the same intersection stands a thatched Kociewie cottage with an arcaded porch, dating from 1885. Together with the church buildings, these structures offer a distinctive way to explore the history of Piece: the focus is on different architectural styles and periods rather than on a single era.

The route of the Izydora Gulgowski Trail is also useful for getting your bearings. In 1997, the trail was rerouted to run directly from Kaliska to Piece and then to the Gulgowski House in Iwiczno. In the Piece area, it follows Działkowa Street to National Road 22, then continues along unpaved Okrężna Street, 6 Marca Street and Szkolna Street towards Iwiczno. There is also a chapel dedicated to Saint John of Nepomuk on 6 Marca Street at kilometre 2.5. The named streets, chapel and house at the intersection provide specific landmarks along the route; the unpaved stretch of Okrężna is a distinct section of the route described.

Piece as a Holiday Destination

Piece is located on National Road 22, about 2 km west of the village of Kaliska. If you are looking for a holiday apartment for a culturally focused trip, the historic buildings and named trail may influence your decision to choose Piece as your destination. Its location on the national road and approximate distance from Kaliska provide a brief geographical overview without combining the different sights into a single route. So your choice will depend above all on whether you would like to focus your trip on architectural history and the trail route.

Discover other destinations at the same level, including Huta Kalna, Ocypel and Mermet.

For the broader travel overview: Czarna Woda.