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Makowiska is a village in Poland, located in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, within the Bydgoszcz County, bordering the city of Bydgoszcz and the town of Solec Kujawski. It has a suburban character, with the provincial road No. 394 running through the village. Physically and geographically, Makowiska is situated in the Toruń-Eberswald Valley, surrounded by fertile soils and sandy areas covered by the Bydgoszcz Forest. The village boasts a rich history dating back to prehistoric times when the floodplains of the Vistula River favored settlement. In 1604, Makowiska obtained a Dutch settlement contract (olęderski), which significantly influenced agricultural development and the region's population growth. During the Swedish Deluge, the village was destroyed, and its reconstruction began only in the 18th century. By 1753, it was home to 15 farmers; the settlement continued to develop over the following years, reflected in the growing number of inhabitants. In the 19th century, the population was predominantly German and of Evangelical faith, who built an Evangelical church in 1911. After World War II, fish farming ponds were established in Makowiska, and in 2022, a distinctive residential building shaped like a teapot was erected. In 2002, the village had 130 residents, a number that increased to 157 by 2011. Local enterprises, mainly in the micro-enterprise sector, play a significant role in the economic life of the area. Makowiska serves as an example of a village with a rich history, diverse architecture, and ongoing socio-economic development.