Sławików Palace - stories happened
Sławików Palace before II World War Sławików (Slawikau), a quiet and quaint village within westernmost part of Silesian Voivodeship, southern Poland, with an extraordinary palace. Stories happened here... Sławików Palace Present Situated on an a prominent hill, at the nearby Odra River, the place has been inhabited since 13th century. Quite something for a village. In 1241, the lands in Sławików were invaded by the Mongols. The entire village was set on fire along with the church of St. George. The church bell rang until collapse of the church tower. Upon hitting the ground, the bell broke in half. The ringing of the bell warned the inhabitants of Racibórz against the Mongol attack. The thing you notice first, approaching the upward land, is the white tower of a very modest church. Neo-Romanesque, of St. George built between 1842-46. It is seen from miles away. St George Church - Sławików Now, in the years 1795–1831, Sławików was owned by the Eichend...