Name: St. Leonard's Church in Słupca
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Location: Słupca, Słupca, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland

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1. Boardwalks on Lake Słupeckie – Lake Słupeckie loop from Słupca

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3. Września Town Hall – Bike Path loop from Września

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Radek

September 22, 2025

St. Leonard's Church is one of the oldest and most valuable religious monuments in Słupca. Located on the southern edge of town, near the cemetery, it is an exceptional example of medieval wooden religious architecture.

🛠 History

- Probably built in the 16th century, although some sources indicate earlier origins – even the 14th century.

- Originally, it served as a hospital church, caring for the sick and poor.

- It was renovated several times in the 19th century, including in 1852, when a turret with a bell tower was added.

- Listed in the register of historical monuments as one of the oldest wooden churches in the region.

🪵 Architecture

- The church is a log-construction structure, single-nave, with a narrower chancel enclosed on three sides.

- The gable roof is covered with shingles and features a turret with a bell tower. - The interior is modest but full of charm, with preserved elements of the original furnishings.

🎨 Features

- The main altar dates from the 18th century, with a painting of the patron saint – St. Leonard, protector of prisoners and the sick.

- The wooden pulpit and baptismal font date from the 19th century.

- The rood beam features an 18th-century crucifix.

- The interior is also decorated with folk paintings and polychromes.

🕊 Cultural Significance

- St. Leonard's Church is a place of special contemplation and prayer, frequently visited by the residents of Słupca and tourists.

- Its location near the cemetery gives it a reflective and symbolic character.

- The building is part of the local heritage and the Greater Poland Wooden Churches Trail.

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Location: Słupca, Słupca, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland

St. Leonard's Church in Słupca

1. Boardwalks on Lake Słupeckie – Lake Słupeckie loop from Słupca

2. Bike loop from Piotrowice

3. Września Town Hall – Bike Path loop from Września

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