Upper Raciborowice

Raciborowice Górne is a village in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, founded around 1200 by German colonists. The first written mention of the settlement dates back to 1268. Historically, the village was divided into an upper and a lower part, and for many centuries it was a fiefdom of the von Zedlitz family. In the 17th century, the Renaissance Upper Manor was built, and in the 19th century, the village was owned by the von Frankenberg family. Raciborowice Górne survived both the Thirty Years' War and World War II, although many of its historic monuments were destroyed. Among the preserved structures are the Church of St. Michael the Archangel, the rectory, and a disused cemetery. The village is home to the Village Enthusiasts Association and the "Raciborowice" Sports Club, founded in 1948. Raciborowice Górne hosts folk festivals, and the folk ensemble "Podgrodzianki" promotes local culture. The village received an honorable mention in the "Beautiful Lower Silesian Village 2010" competition. Raciborowice has been and continues to be a place where limestone deposits are extensively mined, which over the years has contributed to the development of the cement industry. Today, some elements of traditional architecture remain in the village, including half-timbered houses. The most interesting figure associated with Raciborowice Górne is Bogusław Drożdż, a Catholic priest and scientist. Despite its changing history, the village has preserved its identity, as evidenced by the presence of a public kindergarten and elementary schools, providing education for the younger generation. The inhabitants of Raciborowice Górne are predominantly Polish, and their cultural and social life is enriched by folk traditions that remain alive in the local community's memory.