Solo: Banie

Solo in Banie: a Romanesque granite church, a Knights of St John chapel from 1417 and Lake Dłużec, three stops for a trip on your own.

Banie is a small village, so you can visit all three places unhurriedly in a single day. The set joins architecture with a walk by the water. The surroundings are described on things to do in Banie, and ideas for solo travellers across the region are gathered in solo around West Pomerania.

What to see in Banie when you travel alone?

Begin with the monuments. The Help of Christians church on Bolesława Chrobrego street was built in the mid-13th century from granite blocks. It kept its medieval three-aisle layout, and inside you will see a Baroque pulpit and an organ gallery dated 1767. In the same village stands St George's Chapel, Gothic, raised in 1417 by the Knights of St John together with a hospital and rebuilt in 1997-1998. A legend about passion plays in Banie is tied to it.

The third stop is Dłużec, a glacial lake with a lifeguarded beach, crossed by the Tywa, a river used for canoe trips. The knights are also recalled by the article Swobnica: the Knights of St John castle from commandery to ruin.

Frequently asked questions

Is there anything by the water in Banie?

Yes, Lake Dłużec with a lifeguarded beach. The Tywa flows through it and is popular with canoeists.

Which monument in Banie is the oldest?

The Romanesque church from the mid-13th century. St George's Chapel dates from 1417.