Leźno

Leźno is a Kashubian village located in the Pomeranian Voivodeship, renowned in the region for its rich history dating back to the Teutonic era. As the seat of the Roman Catholic parish of St. Stanislaus, the village also holds cultural significance, being home to the sports club Sporting Leźno. In the Middle Ages, the area was divided into two settlements: Wielkie (Great) and Małe (Little) Leźno, both associated with knightly obligations to the Teutonic Order. In the 18th century, the estate passed into the hands of the Polish king, and after the Order's defeat in the Thirteen Years' War, it became the property of citizens, including Gdańsk patricians. The most famous architectural monument is the palace built by Jan Jerzy Przebendowski between 1717 and 1722, whose Baroque style reflected the opulence of the time. Following the destruction of World War II, the estate was taken over by the state treasury and transformed into a farm. In the 1990s, the palace was purchased by the University of Gdańsk, which renovated it and converted it into a hotel and conference-training center. Leźno is also surrounded by a beautiful park featuring ancient trees, which form an important part of the landscape and serve as a recreational area. An interesting feature is the Leźno Stone—a prehistoric artifact depicting mysterious figures, providing evidence of settlement in the area before the arrival of the Teutonic Knights. The Gdańsk Archbishopric and the fascinating history attest to the dynamic development of Kashubian culture in the region. It is also worth noting that Leźno combines rich regional traditions with modern management, making it an interesting place to visit.