Holy Trinity Church in Palowice

The Church of the Holy Trinity, built in Leszczyny, was relocated to Palowice in 1981 and is now part of the Wooden Architecture Trail of the Silesian Voivodeship. The church's architecture is characterized by its log structure made of hewn wooden beams, a steep gable roof covered with wood shingles, and an impressive bell tower with strongly slanted walls. The temple features overhanging eaves, which not only protected the lower sections of the wooden walls but also enriched the building's form. The church's foundations were constructed from glacial boulders and sandstone, and in the 19th century, brick underpinnings were added. Construction of the church began in 1594 and was completed in 1606, funded most likely by the Welczek family, the owners of the village. The church was the second in Leszczyny and was originally dedicated to Saint Bartholomew; from 1679, it bore the dedication to the Holy Trinity. The interior of the church was adorned with paintings and carved altars, and the cemetery surrounding the church contained graves, including patriotic ones. Particularly notable is the grave of the Bartelt family, which played an important role in the village's history, and the oldest tombstone of Helena Laschowska. It is worth mentioning the Holy Trinity Linden, a natural monument that stood until 1953 and was a symbol representing the Holy Trinity. The church was also featured on a planned 20-złoty banknote from 1939. In 2006, the site where the former church stood was arranged, preserving original floor elements and reconstructing its outline, while a new Holy Trinity linden was planted, thus restoring elements of the historical surroundings of Leszczyny.