Stary Dzików

Stary Dzików is a village in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, within the Lubaczów County, situated on the Tarnogród Plateau. It serves as the administrative seat of the gmina (municipality) of the same name. The village was first mentioned in historical records in 1469, and its history is intertwined with several prominent noble families, such as the Ramsz, Sieniawski, and Czartoryski clans. In the 18th century, Stary Dzików may have held town status, and by 1938, it had a population of 2,550, including a significant number of Ukrainians. The village boasts a rich architectural heritage, including the Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, constructed in 1781 in the late Baroque style, and the ruined Saint Demetrius Orthodox Church from 1904. Within its boundaries, one can also find remnants of a former synagogue and a Jewish cemetery. Stary Dzików has been a venue for cultural events, and in 2007, it served as a filming location for Andrzej Wajda's movie "Katyń." The village witnessed tragic historical events, including the murder of Poles by Ukrainian nationalists between 1941 and 1947. In terms of education, Stary Dzików has a long-standing tradition dating back to 1830, when the first parish school was established. The village reflects the rich history of the region, both architecturally and culturally.