Brudzewo

Brudzew is a village in the Greater Poland Voivodeship, located on the Turek Upland and serving as the seat of the Brudzew municipality. From a historical perspective, the locality boasts a rich heritage, including a past as a town that was granted city rights before 1458 and later lost its municipal status in 1870. The earliest known references to Brudzew date back to 1252 and are associated with the founding of the parish church dedicated to St. Nicholas. The architecture of the village is represented primarily by a Gothic church from 1455 and the Holy Spirit Chapel from the late 17th century, a remnant of medieval charitable centers. Brudzew also features fragments of former fortifications and an eclectic manor house from 1900 surrounded by a park. The local culture is reflected in regional traditions and community activities, including the existence of a Volunteer Fire Department established in 1914 and the Municipal Sports Club "Kasztelania Brudzew," which has been operating since 1996. Historically, the Jarand family played a significant role in the region, granting Brudzew its town rights and holding important offices. During World War II, the village experienced brutal repression, and after the war, the estate was parceled out, followed by the development of infrastructure, including electrification and the construction of water supply systems. Modern-day Brudzew is a small locality where history and cultural heritage remain alive, and residents continue to cherish local traditions.