Czartowice

Czartowice, a village located in the Opole Voivodeship, within the municipality of Biała, and historically part of Upper Silesia, boasts a rich history dating back to the 15th century. The first mentions of the settlement come from 1445, when it was sold to a new owner. In the 17th and 18th centuries, Czartowice was owned by Paweł Reinhard Bayern and later became part of the Prudnik County within the Habsburg Monarchy. After World War I, the village found itself within the borders of the Kingdom of Prussia. An interesting fact is that during the Nazi era, the administration changed the village's name to Fichtenwalde, and in 1945, it reverted to its original Polish form. Czartowice was historically divided into Upper and Lower Czartowice, and in the 20th century, it was inhabited by both Poles and members of the German minority. In 2011, the village had 122 inhabitants, and the local community speaks the Prudnik dialect. Czartowice has a moderate climate, with an annual average temperature of 8.4°C and precipitation of 617 mm. The village is home to the Czartowice Forest, and among other features, it is part of the route of the Kolarski Rajd Dookoła Ziemi Bialskiej (Cycling Rally Around the Land of Biała), which promotes active recreation. The residents are affiliated with the Parish of St. Anne in nearby Golczowice. As part of the Euroregion Pradziad, the village preserves its local traditions and culture despite historical changes. The safety of the inhabitants is ensured by local police and the Border Guard due to its location in a border zone. Czartowice is also part of the Opole Village Renewal Program, highlighting its importance and the care taken to preserve local heritage.