Kowalewo Pomorskie

Kowalewo Pomorskie, an urban-rural municipality in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, is a place rich in history and valuable monuments. Established through administrative division, the municipality was known until the end of 1991 as the Kowalewo Commune. The seat of the municipality is the town of Kowalewo Pomorskie, which boasts a long-standing tradition dating back to the Middle Ages, as evidenced by numerous historical sites. Among the most important landmarks are churches, such as the Parish Church of St. Bartholomew in Chełmonie from the early 14th century, the Church of St. Nicholas in Kowalewo from the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries, and the 14th-century church in Pluskowęsy. In Kowalewo Pomorskie, visitors can also see the ruins of a castle from the years 1280–1300 and 14th-century town walls. Notable inns and palaces include the palace complex in Piątkowo from the mid-19th century, as well as manors in Pluskowęsy and Szychowo. The municipality also holds a significant place in the cultural landscape of the region, as documented by numerous entries in the register of monuments. Kowalewo Pomorskie is also an agricultural area, where 85% of the land is used for farming. Demographically, the municipality had approximately 11,396 inhabitants in 2004. The area includes several village administrative units, such as Bielsk, Borówno, and Sierakowo, as well as smaller settlements like Borek and Martyniec. Kowalewo Pomorskie borders municipalities such as Chełmża, Golub-Dobrzyń, and Lubicz, making it part of the diverse cultural landscape of Kuyavia. This region, with its monuments and history, is an interesting area for tourists and history enthusiasts.