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Żywocice

Coordinates: 50°27′30″N 17°58′0″E / 50.45833°N 17.96667°E / 50.45833; 17.96667
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Żywocice
Village
Church of Saint Florian
Church of Saint Florian
Żywocice is located in Poland
Żywocice
Żywocice
Coordinates: 50°27′30″N 17°58′0″E / 50.45833°N 17.96667°E / 50.45833; 17.96667
CountryPoland Poland
VoivodeshipOpole
CountyKrapkowice
GminaKrapkowice
Population
 • Total1,300
Websitehttp://zywocice.pl/

Żywocice [ʐɨvɔˈt͡ɕit͡sɛ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Krapkowice, within Krapkowice County, Opole Voivodeship, in south-western Poland.[1] It lies approximately 23 km (14 mi) south of Opole.

The village was first mentioned as Ziboczicz in 1300.[2]

Main sights

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  • old cemetery closed in 1934.[2]
  • old building of fire department (1885-1889) and fire truck from 1911.[2]
  • two old wayside shrines [2]
  • catholic church St. Florian built in 1989 [2]

References

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  1. ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
  2. ^ a b c d e Rawska K.: Atrakcje powiatu krapkowickiego. Przewodnik. Studio Wydawnicze Plan, Wrocław, ISBN 83-60180-31-8