Sępólno Krajeńskie

The Sępólno Krajeńskie Municipality, located in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship with its seat in Sępólno Krajeńskie, boasts a rich history and abundant natural resources. Established in 1934, it is an urban-rural municipality that belonged to the Bydgoszcz Voivodeship from 1975 to 1998. It covers an area of 229.18 km², of which 61% is agricultural land and 27% is forested. The municipality is home to 15,906 residents (as of 2007) and represents 28.98% of the area of Sępólno County. Sępólno Krajeńskie and the surrounding towns are full of fascinating architectural monuments, including churches and manor complexes. In Iłowo, the Evangelical church (now Roman Catholic) from 1904–1905 and the 19th-century manor complex, which includes a manor house and a park, attract attention. In Sępólno Krajeńskie, there is the historic Church of St. Bartholomew from 1799–1812 and a parish cemetery from 1882, which highlights the historical value of the region. In Komierowo, there is a palace complex from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, and in Wałdowo, a church complex with a church dating back to 1621. The municipality also features many buildings not listed as monuments, such as the county office building from 1929 and the parish house with a chapel in Wałdowo. Moreover, the Sępólno Krajeńskie Municipality is rich in natural areas—it is home to four nature reserves, including Buczyna, Dęby Krajeńskie, Gaj Krajeński, and Lutowo, which protect diverse ecosystems such as beech forests, oak forests, and swamp coniferous forests. This provides residents and tourists not only with beautiful views but also the opportunity to connect with nature. The Sępólno Krajeńskie Municipality is also a place of rich culture, where the number of monuments and nature reserves attracts both residents and visitors. There is a vibrant local cultural events scene that fosters tradition and community integration. Thus, the municipality has much to offer in terms of architecture, nature, and culture, making it an interesting place to visit and live.