Pietrzykowice is located on treeless elevations in the Żywiec Basin between the valleys of the Żarnówka and Kalna streams.
For a trip to Pietrzykowice to the chapel on “Midorowe Pole”, renting a holiday apartment can be part of your travel planning.
History
Pietrzykowice was established in the 13th century on the site of a Slavic settlement destroyed by Tatar raids.
Historically, Pietrzykowice bore the name Schreibersdorf and was founded under Magdeburg Law.
After Pietrzykowice had been a princely village, it was given as a gift to the Cistercian Order from Rudy near Racibórz.
Culture
The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Pietrzykowice is a single-nave brick church with a tower.
The chapel on “Midorowe Pole” is located on Wielodroga Street in Pietrzykowice and is recommended in connection with walks and bicycle trips.
The residents of Pietrzykowice erected this chapel to commemorate the abolition of serfdom in Galicia on 15 May 1848.
Nature
The marked Beskidzka Droga św. Jakuba is a pilgrimage route that passes through Pietrzykowice and follows old pilgrimage routes of local and international importance.
Events
The 35th Przegląd Zespołów Kolędniczych i Obrzędowych in Pietrzykowice included a competition for traditional Christmas decorations in 2024.
The 34th Przegląd Zespołów Kolędniczych i Obrzędowych returned in 2023 to the stage of the OSP fire station in Pietrzykowice after two pandemic-related online editions; six groups performed.
The Przegląd Zespołów Kolędniczych i Obrzędowych in Pietrzykowice is organised every year by the Gminny Ośrodek Kultury in Łodygowice and the Sołectwo Council of Pietrzykowice.
Pietrzykowice offers accommodation, including Apartament PLAY with free Wi-Fi, free private parking and garden views.
Other places: Cisiec, Mutne, Miedzybrodzie Zywieckie, Zwardoń, Czernichów, Rycerka Górna, Soblówka, Pewel Ślemieńska
