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Biadacz is a village in the Opole Voivodeship, within Opole County, situated in a picturesque area along the Mała Panew and Kłapacz rivers, just 9 km from Opole. The village covers an area of 700 hectares, 50% of which is forested. Biadacz is home to 671 residents (as of 2009). The village features a public kindergarten and elementary school, as well as a former farm that now operates as a furniture factory. Notable sites include a cemetery with a chapel and a distinctive location known as the "cross with a rooster weathervane," which is shrouded in legend. The village lies within the protected landscape area of "Lasy Stobrawsko-Turawskie" and is close to the Stobrawski Landscape Park, making it attractive to nature enthusiasts. Biadacz boasts well-developed infrastructure, including electricity, water supply, and sewage systems. Architecturally, it is distinguished by a brick, plastered belfry chapel from the early 19th century, adorned with beautiful decorations. The history of Biadacz dates back to at least the 13th century, when it was mentioned in monastic documents. The village had an interesting history during the interwar period, when Polish social organizations were active. In 1936, the German name Kreuzwalde was introduced, which was changed back to Biadacz after World War II. A notable fact is that Biadacz was home to the School Ethnographic Museum, which aimed to document and present Silesian material culture. Its founder was Danuta Zalewska, a longtime educator after whom the museum is named. The residents of Biadacz preserve regional traditions, highlighted by the activities of the folk ensemble "Biadaczanie." Transportation in the village is facilitated by county roads and a bus stop, providing easy access to nearby towns. Biadacz is a culturally diverse area with a rich history, making it an interesting destination on the regional map.