Zawada

Zawada, a village located in the Opole Voivodeship, Prudnik County, in Upper Silesia, boasts a rich history and tradition. The first traces of settlement date back to the Stone and Bronze Ages. It was established as a manor farm (folwark) in 1679, and in 1724, a wooden church of St. Anne was erected in Golczowice. After the First Silesian War, it found itself within the borders of the Kingdom of Prussia. The village is known for the cholera epidemic in 1831 and the plebiscite of 1921, where the majority of its inhabitants voted for Germany. After World War II, Poles arrived in Zawada, and the village was incorporated into the administrative structures of Poland. The village's population, which uses the Silesian dialect, belongs to the German minority and Silesians. The historic parish church of St. Anne, the manor farm complex, and an 18th-century bell tower-chapel are important architectural attractions. Culturally, Zawada engages in sports activities through the local football club LZS Zawada, as well as kindergarten classes with elements of the German language. The residents are involved in local initiatives, and in 2020, the "House of Saint John Paul II" was opened as a meeting place for the community. Bus connections provide transport in the village, and the tourist attractions of the region are promoted by the Polish Tourist and Sightseeing Society (PTTK). An interesting fact is that Zawada hosts activities related to regional traditions, highlighting its affiliation with the Euroregion Pradziad and the opportunity to earn the Prudnik Land Tourist Badge.