Obrowo

The Obrowo Commune, located in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship within the Toruń County, boasts a rich history and demographic structure. The seat of the commune is in Obrowo, and according to data from 2019, the commune was inhabited by 17,753 residents, marking a significant increase of 94.86% between 2004 and 2020. The commune covers an area of 161.97 km², of which 55% is agricultural land and 37% is forested. The area is home to numerous historical monuments that reflect its rich cultural and historical heritage. In Dobrzejewice, visitors can admire the church complex dedicated to St. Lawrence, dating from 1891–93, while in Łążyn, there is the Church of St. Peter and Paul from 1848 and a manor complex featuring a wooden manor house from the early 17th century. In Obrowo, there is a manor park from the late 19th century. The commune also features a customs chamber from the late 19th century in Silno, which now serves as a utility building. The Obrowo Commune is dynamic, with a diverse structure of villages, including Bartoszewo, Dobrzejewice, Głogowo, and others, as well as settlements without village status, such as Łęg-Osiek. It borders many other communes, fostering cultural exchange and regional cooperation. The Obrowo Commune is a place where history meets modernity, and its rich architectural heritage attracts history and culture enthusiasts.