The TOP 10 attractions of the Dobroszyce commune

INTERESTING FACTS FROM THE HISTORY OF DOBROSZYCE...

Dobroszyce was mentioned in documents as early as 1405, more precisely its oldest part, Treszkin (Treskin, Dreski, Dreske), located on the Dobra River in the Duchy of Oleśnica, belonging to the Crown of St. Wenceslas. Originally Treskin was the ancestral seat of the famous von Czirn knights (brothers Hayn and Opitz). In 1655 the village was bought from the von Hengels by the Duke of Olešnice, Sylvius Württemberg, from the Württemberg dynasty, who on 10 July 1663 founded a new settlement with town rights in the vicinity, planned around a square square market place. After the division of the Duchy of Oleśnica in 1673, both settlements were inherited by his son Juliusz Zygmunt Wirtemberski (Duke of Oleśnica), who two years later (1675) united them into one town, naming it Juliusburg after himself (27 January 1676), as well as the first depiction of the town's coat of arms (1676) (constituting the current coat of arms of Dobroszyce by virtue of a resolution of the Municipal Council of 6 May 2003). The unification strengthened Juliusburg's importance as a thriving centre of weaving and shoemaking in the 17th and 18th centuries, evidenced by the transformation of the Juliusburg castellum into a Baroque castle (1675-1676), the construction of the town hall (1693) and the foundation of the magnificent Evangelical church of the Holy Trinity in Baroque style (1693-1697). Until 1745, i.e. the death of Charles Württemberg (son of Julius Sigismund), Juliusburg was the residence of the dukes of Oleśnica. Following the Peace of Breslau (1742), Juliusburg became part of the Kingdom of Prussia. In 1792, after the end of the Württemberg dynasty, the rule of the duchy was taken over by the Brunswick Welf dynasty, and in 1884 part of the duchy including Juliusburg was taken over by the future King of Saxony, Frederick August III Wettin (in the possession of his descendants until 1945). As a result of the decline of the local cloth industry in the 19th century, which was clearly evidenced by the demolition of the town hall in 1826, the municipality's economy switched to the timber industry. Nevertheless, Juliusburg lost its municipal rights in 1928 as a result of the generally bad economic situation. During the Second World War, from 1940 to 1942, it was home to the prisoner of war camp "Oflag VIII C Juliusburg", where Belgian, French and Dutch officers were held. In 1945, the village was incorporated into Poland. Its former population was expelled to Germany and replaced by Polish settlers. After the war the village was briefly called ''Julianow'', but eventually the name ''Dobroszyce'' was adopted.

Church ensemble in Dobroszyce

The church complex consists of:

Orphans' Institution - Amalia's Orphanage, now the School and Education Centre;
St. Jadwiga Parish Church;
Pastoral care (vicarage);
Residential and farm house;
Outbuilding (workshop) + transformer;
Fencing and gates

The complex was built between 1892 and 1894 on the banks of the Dobra River as an orphanage for the children of the "Amalienstift" foundation set up by Princess Amalie von Dyherm - Czetritz. The children were looked after by the Elisabethan Sisters from Breslau, who trained the abandoned youngsters in various professions. The building work was managed by the building advisor of the metropolitan curia, Josef Ebers, who introduced many of his typical forms of modernised neo-Gothic in the careful brickwork of red veneer bricks. The foundation has a symmetrical three-wing layout.

After the First World War, in addition to orphans, male youths from broken families were taken in by the School Brothers. They taught them mainly crafts in the workshops of tailoring, shoemaking, locksmithing, carpentry, wickerwork and forging. In addition, the farm was run to a high standard.

During the Second World War a prisoner-of-war camp was located here, and after its liquidation a German front hospital. In 1966, the Educational Institution was re-established here, and 12 years later it was renamed the Special School and Educational Centre for intellectually handicapped children and young people. After more than 40 years (29 January 2002), the facility was returned to the Wroclaw Church. Free of charge, Caritas of the Archdiocese of Wrocław handed it over to the authorities of the Oleśnica district.

St Jadwiga Parish Church in Dobroszyce

The church was built on the site of a previous wooden church, thanks to the widowed Duchess Maria Elisabeth, between 1785 and 1787, and was repaired in 1825. The church suffered a fire in the second half of the 19th century. Using the remaining elements, it was rebuilt in the neo-Gothic style between 1894 and 1895, using distinctive brickwork. The church has one nave without a separate chancel. The tower has a baroque cupola. After the end of the Second World War, the church was taken over from the Protestants and has been a separate parish since 1957. At present, it belongs to the Olesnica Śląska Zachód Decanate, which is part of the Wrocław Archdiocese.

Palace in Dobroszyce

The palace in Dobroszyce was erected between 1589 and 1601 by Andreas von Huegel as a defensive manor house, and was maintained in the Renaissance style. The building was designed as a two-storey, four-winged structure, on a rectangular plan with an internal courtyard, and a rampart and moat surrounding it. In 1663, like the whole village, the palace passed into the hands of Sylvius Nimrod, who died a year later. His son, Julius Sigismund, rebuilt the palace in 1765 as a princely residence in Renaissance and Baroque form, thus moving towards the then popular palace-fortress ("palazzo in fortezza") form. In 1792, the manor became the property of the Saxon dynasty. In 1853, under Friedrich Wilhelm von Braunschweig, it underwent major reconstruction and served as the residence of the administrators of the princely domain (during this period, unfortunately, the baroque volute gables known from the 18th century drawings were removed). Until World War II, the estate was owned by the von Retter family.

After 1945, the property was taken over by the Polish state. A devastating renovation took place between 1975 and 1985, destroying much of the original decoration. Currently, the palace is in private hands. Inside the manor house, barrel vaults have been preserved in the cellars, vaults in the ground floor with characteristic early baroque "beaks" located in the corner rooms, and wooden ceilings above. The early Baroque decorations included a Mannerist portal with a mask in the key of an arch from the end of the 17th century, profiled window frames (so-called fascias), a Baroque staircase from around 1675 and Baroque stucco decorations of the audience and theatre hall (mentioned in the description from 1706) with characteristic vases with flower bouquets in niches.

The farmstead today dates mainly from the turn of the 19th century. Red brick outbuildings, stables and outbuildings have been preserved. The oldest building is outbuilding no. 2, situated to the west of the palace, with classicist forms, the date 1821 and the coat of arms of Friedrich Wilhelm Brunszwicki above the entrance and the door still retaining baroque forms. The 300-year-old yew tree on the west elevation of the palace, the gingko biloba and the Weymouth pine have been preserved from the former parkland. The earlier 17th-century garden took on the character of a typical naturalistic park in the late 19th century, bounded on the south by an artificial watercourse.

Manor House in Dobra

The manor house is located on the northern side of the village of Dobra. It consists of a fortified manor house with an alcove tower erected between 1631 and 1632, built on the so-called "la motte" (hill) by Duke Charles Frederick of Poděbrada, originally surrounded by the waters of a lake, and a modest naturalistic park, established in the 1660s. A corner tower was added to the palace in 1633. Initially, the manor was used as the duke's archive. In 1673 the palace became the residence of the widows of the dukes of Oleśnica. The building has been rebuilt several times, but the original sgraffito has been preserved in its façade. In 1909 - 1910, after another reconstruction, the palace was given a pseudo-Baroque form with high vaulted cellars. The building now houses a hotel.

Palace in Dobrzeń

The park and palace complex is located in the central part of the village of Dobrzen. The palace was built in 1891 as a Neo-Renaissance adaptation of an earlier building for Rudolf von Kulmitz. The mass covered with a mansard roof is accented with a tower, polygonal risalits and terraces. The orangery building is connected to the northern corner of the building, and to the north, in the neighbourhood, there is a 19th century brick pavilion of pseudo-basilica construction with clock faces in the elevations.

Also in the immediate vicinity of the palace are the remains of the greenhouse pavilion, and further afield are the granaries and stables. The interiors have retained their Neo-Renaissance and Neo-Baroque stucco decoration. In the manor layout, traces of the former swimming pool, fountain and birdhouse are visible. To the northeast of the chateau stretches a representative park.

Park & ride and dining facilities

Built in 2022. The Park & Ride in Dobroszyce is an ideal place for those who want to arrive in Dobroszyce by car, then switch to a bicycle and set off on their planned route! And on the way there will be no shortage of attractive sights, monuments and places where you can eat and rest!

Let's start with Sielska Loft - a restaurant based in Dobra. It's an atmospheric place, located in a picturesque village - it's just in time for a stop on your route to snack on something really delicious! Address: Dobra 5D, 56-410 Dobroszyce.

The Old Slaughterhouse - a pizzeria that delights even connoisseurs of flatbread dough with its taste. It is located in Dobroszyce. In addition to pizza, other great specialities are served here.

Address: 15 Oleśnicka Street, 56-410 Dobroszyce

How about schnitzel? If so, you are cordially invited to Sznycel Haus Restaurant! Apart from schnitzel, the restaurant is famous for its extensive menu and is located in Dobroszyce, next to a petrol station. Address: 39 Oleśnicka Street, 56-410 Dobroszyce.

Kebab? Why not! At Gonzo Kebab you can count on solid, delicious portions of well-liked and popular food these days. Address: 2 Trzebnicka Street, 56-410 Dobroszyce

Bartków, Białe Błoto, Malerzów

These three charming villages, situated in forest complexes, are famous for their beautiful cycle routes. From Bartkowo you can take the enchanting route to Zlotowo. On the other hand, behind the village hall in Biały Błocie there is a route which includes an orienteering game with a map. The village of Malerzów, on the other hand, is famous for its charming cycling routes along a forest track. A recreational area with a gazebo and a playground is located around the community centre in Malerzów - you can start your cycling adventure there, and leave your car in the car park.

Route Dobrzeń – Dobra

Between the villages of Dobrzeń and Dobra, there is an extremely charming route, starting behind the Primary School in Dobrzno and ending at the historic Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel in Dobra from 1904. The village of Dobra in the Natura 2000 area has beautiful, charming farm ponds and the restored Manor House in Dobra, which serves as a hotel and catering facility - ideal for special events.

Dobrolandia & SkatePark w Dobroszyce

When going cycling with children, it is worth bearing in mind that there should be additional attractions along the route, encouraging and attracting the youngest ones. In Dobroszyce we have such places!

Dobrolandia may be ideal for the younger ones, and the SkatePark for the older ones!

The Dobrolandia playground features thirty-five pieces of equipment divided into zones where children can play as builders, musicians, explorers or acrobats. The playground has also been equipped with, among others: a car workshop with a car, an apple house, a spring scooter rocker, a dumper with a climbing wall, a swinging pendulum, a merry-go-round with seats, a ship on springs, a multifunctional set with towers in the shape of trees, a wide slide on a hill, a tunnel under the hill, a sensory panel, a motorised optical wheel, a round trampoline, etc. A relaxation zone has also been created in the playground. A relaxation area has also been laid out, including urban loungers, a hammock, benches with a backrest and seats - nests.

The skatepark is equipped with: roll in + quarter pipe + bank ramp, funbox for jumps + funbox with grindbox 3/1 + funbox with stairs and handrail 2/3 + funbox and quarter two level. In addition, there are elements of small architecture, i.e. benches with backrests, trash bins, deck chairs, bicycle racks, lighting and a monitoring system.

The aforementioned provide measured places for rest, relaxation or crazy fun!

The shrine in Luczyna

In the village, there is a replica of the statue of the Madonna and Child on a lion, placed in a triptych created around 1375, which was previously in the church in Luczyna.