In Połomia, well-dated architectural landmarks, a registered winter linden, an indoor swimming pool and two cycling routes cater to different travel interests. The rectory, chapel and old school offer several points of reference for the area’s history, while the cycling routes can be compared by length. You can plan your cultural, nature and active pursuits around these specific local features.
Architectural history and historic sites
The old rectory on Centralna Street in Połomia is protected by law and is listed in the voivodeship’s register of historic monuments under number 741/66. Construction began on 24 April 1811.
The old school building was built in 1878 as the area’s first brick school. On the second floor is a conference room that retains its original half-timbered masonry. Half-timbering refers to a wall structure made of a timber frame and infill panels; the conference room preserves this original feature. The brick chapel of St John stands on Szkolna Street and dates from the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. This brings together three distinct points in time: the chapel at the turn of the century, the start of construction on the rectory in 1811, and the school’s construction in 1878.
The cemetery beside the historic rectory contains a group of statues featuring a Cross of the Passion of Christ from 1853, a statue of a saint from 1876, and statues of the Mother of God with the Child from 1878. The dates span a period of 25 years.
Nature and activities
A cemetery in Połomia is home to a winter linden (Tilia cordata) that is over 100 years old and has a trunk circumference of 680 centimetres. It is registered as a natural monument. For travellers interested in nature and cultural heritage, the linden and the historic buildings offer distinct points of interest.
The indoor swimming pool in Połomia has a small pool for children, a full-size pool and two saunas. It operates seven days a week and offers aqua aerobics and swimming lessons. Opening hours and class schedules may change; check the current hours and class offerings before your visit.
UMKS Delfin regularly holds swimming and running competitions in Połomia. If a competition is a deciding factor in your trip, check the event dates in advance.
Cycling routes by length and course
The black cycling route is 18.5 kilometres long and runs from Mszana through Połomia to Gogołowa. The red cycling route in the Mszana municipality is 24 kilometres long and also passes through Połomia. The black route is 5.5 kilometres shorter than the red one. It is suitable for all types of bicycles. For this route, you can leave your car in the car park by the OSP in Połomia; check the parking rules before your ride, as parking arrangements may change.
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See the broader travel overview: Wodzisław.
