Brójce

Brójce, once a town, now a village in the Lubusz Voivodeship, is situated in the valley of the Gnila Obra River and boasts a rich history dating back to the 15th century. The name of the locality derives from the royal forest of Brodcza. Brójce was first mentioned in a document from 1428, when King Władysław Jagiełło granted town rights to the starost of Babimost. The settlement developed with the status of a royal town, featuring its own market square and crafts, primarily cloth-making and milling. In the 18th century, it was devastated by two major fires. After World War II, Brójce lost its town rights, and its existing population was displaced. Today, numerous historical monuments remain, including a Neo-Gothic parish church with a Baroque altar and fragments of the old town architecture. An interesting fact is the existence of a former penal camp, where many prisoners were held under tragic conditions. The local cemetery features a monument to the victims of World War I and World War II. Brójce is also a hub for sports activities, home to the football club "Chrobry" Brójce, established in 2007. The village lies within the protected Natura 2000 area and near nature reserves, making it attractive to nature enthusiasts. The preserved urban layout with its centuries-old market square and buildings draws both tourists and residents to Brójce.