Wrzawy

Wrzawy is a village located in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, within the Gorzyce commune, known for its rich history and picturesque location in the Sandomierz Basin, at the confluence of the Vistula and San rivers. The first mentions of the settlement date back to the end of the 13th century, and its history reaches back to the early medieval period. Originally, the village was named Wreuici, suggesting that its name derives from the distinctive features of the local aquatic landscape, where the water "boils" and forms whirlpools. In the 15th century, the settlement was a noble estate and administratively belonged to the Lublin Voivodeship. Over the centuries, Wrzawy underwent various changes, including administrative affiliations: from 1975 to 1998, it was part of the Tarnobrzeg Voivodeship. Architecturally, Wrzawy boasts a wooden parish church, which was destroyed by a water jam in 1824. However, it was rebuilt between 1826 and 1827 using larch wood, and its new version was consecrated in 1961. The history of the settlement is rich with interesting events, such as the fact that in 1464, other villages were carved out from its area, forming a new parish. Over the centuries, the population of Wrzawy grew, and in the 19th century, it exceeded 2,000 Catholics. An added value is the variety of social and cultural organizations, such as the Cultural and Historical Society of the Gorzyce Commune and the local association of bean producers. Wrzawy is also home to the football club "KS San Wrzawy," established in 1951. The village, unique in Poland due to its name and rich history, is an interesting destination for tourists and enthusiasts of regional culture.