Unislaw

Unisław is a rural commune located in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, in Chełmno County, with a history dating back to the 13th century. The village serves as the administrative center of the commune, featuring numerous public facilities such as a kindergarten, a school, a sports hall, a library, and a cultural center. Architecturally, it is distinguished by the Gothic St. Bartholomew's Church from the 13th century, which is classified as a historical monument. Historically, Unisław boasts a rich heritage, with traces of settlement dating from the Stone Age through hillforts to the ruins of a Teutonic castle, which was an important defensive point in the region. The castle, built in the 13th century, lost its significance after the Thirteen Years' War and was already in ruins by the 16th century. The village is also associated with the tragic events of World War II, when its residents fell victim to German actions. Unisław is also a place with rich natural values, bordering the Landscape Parks Complex and Natura 2000 areas. The region is attractive to tourists, offering hiking and cycling trails. Modern development of the village is highlighted by sports clubs such as rugby and futsal. An interesting fact is the ski slope set up on the Lower Vistula and the disused Evangelical cemetery, testifying to the cultural diversity of the place. As a historical and cultural area, Unisław remains an important point on the map of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian region, connecting future traditions with a rich past.