St. Adalbert's Church in Gawłuszowice

St. Adalbert's Church in Gawłuszowice is a historic wooden temple from 1677, entered into the register of monuments in 1934. It is located in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, in Mielec County, in the Gawłuszowice municipality. Built using log construction from larch wood, it is covered with shingles. Its interior is decorated with ornamental polychrome created in 1924 by Vlastimil Hofman and restored in the 1970s. The church has three Rococo altars from the 18th century, as well as many interesting symbols and ornaments on the walls, referencing religious truths. In front of the temple stands a screen belfry from 1871, topped with three bells that are relics from the war era and its reconstruction in 1946. An interesting fact is the unique tradition of ringing the bells for funerals, where the bells are activated from the moment of death notification until the day of the funeral. The history of the church dates back to the 13th century when the first monument was built on its site, witnessing the teachings of St. Adalbert. The current church is the third in a row. In 1871, it underwent a significant reconstruction, and between 1968 and 1975, a general renovation was carried out. The interior is filled not only with altars but also with a suspended pulpit with an 18th-century canopy and a 17th-century baptismal font, highlighting its rich cultural heritage. The belfry, besides its historical value, is a place where the bells announce important events in the parish community. The church is also part of the Wooden Architecture Route, further emphasizing its significance in the region's architectural heritage.