Lipnica Wielka

Lipnica Wielka is a village in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship, located in the Korzenna municipality, within the Nowy Sącz district. Its history dates back to 1359, when King Casimir the Great issued a foundation privilege for the parish church, which influenced the development of culture and education. The village boasts numerous interesting historical sites, such as the Parish Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which served as the center of the community's spiritual life. The area is surrounded by the picturesque landscape of the Rożnów Foothills, with numerous hills, the most prominent peak being Żebraczka. Lipnica Wielka charmingly embodies local traditions, with evidence of prehistoric settlement, and some changes in the village's name, such as "Niemiecka" (German) or "Wielka" (Great), reflect its development and the type of law applied. The population is primarily engaged in agriculture, with an emphasis on agrarian traditions and activities in social organizations, such as the Agricultural Circle and the Credit Union. After World War II, the village experienced revitalization, implementing agricultural reform and establishing new institutions, such as the Gromada National Council. In 2016, Allied airmen who died during World War II were commemorated. The village also has many public utility points, including a school, a health center, and a Cultural Center, which testifies to its active social life. Additionally, Lipnica features the ruins of a brickyard and wood industry plants, highlighting the local economic character.