Sancygniow Castle is located in the surrounding area of Dzierążnia. This castle is of particular interest to those interested in culture.
You can rent a holiday apartment in Dzierążnia.
Culture and Landscape
Książ Wielki Castle is located in the wider regional surroundings of Dzierążnia.
Dzierążnia lies on the Wielkanoc River, between hills with deep ravines on the northern side. This landscape is suited to an interest in riverside locations, hills, and deeply incised landforms.
Dzierążnia’s long ecclesiastical history dates back to around 1220: Bishop Iwo Odrowąż founded the original church.
Dzierążnia is home to the parish church of St. Mary Magdalene, dating from 1440; its complex includes the Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre from 1646. The complex is entered in the register of immovable monuments.
Historically, Dzierążnia was connected with the bishops of Kraków; in the Middle Ages, Bishop Pełka stayed there in 1194–1195.
For further orientation, you can also compare Opatkowice, Działoszyce, Chroberz, and Pińczów.
