Mogilno

Mogilno is an urban-rural municipality in Poland, located in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, within the Mogilno County. Its administrative seat is the town of Mogilno. Historically, the municipality originated in the 1950s with the establishment of two separate gminas: Mogilno-East and Mogilno-West. From 1975 to 1998, it was part of the Bydgoszcz Voivodeship. Covering an area of 256.11 km², the municipality is predominantly agricultural, with farmland accounting for 81% of its territory, reflecting the region's characteristic rural landscape. According to 2004 data, the population was 24,944. Mogilno Municipality is also rich in historical monuments that showcase its heritage. Key landmarks include manor complexes in Białotul and Bielice, as well as parish churches dedicated to St. Matthew and St. James, dating back to the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries. The 11th-century Benedictine monastery complex in Mogilno and the wooden churches in Niestronno and Wylatowo are valuable examples of sacral architecture. Also noteworthy are the townhouses and the convent house of the Servant Sisters in Mogilno, which add elements of 19th-century architecture to the municipality. Mogilno borders other municipalities such as Dąbrowa, Gąsawa, Janikowo, Orchowo, Rogowo, Strzelno, and Trzemeszno, contributing to the local social landscape. Interestingly, the area features numerous green spaces and parks, promoting recreation and the careful preservation of local flora and fauna. Beyond its monuments, the region offers residents and visitors the opportunity to explore a rich culture and traditions shaped over centuries. Mogilno is a place where history meets the present, creating the municipality's unique character.