Cultural
Églises en bois du sud de Małopolska
Pologne
This cultural heritage site comprises wooden churches located in the southern region of Małopolska in Poland. These structures represent a distinctive architectural tradition developed in the Carpathian Mountains and their foothills, reflecting the construction methods and aesthetic preferences of local communities over several centuries. Built primarily from wood using traditional techniques, these churches showcase carpentry skills and design elements adapted to the mountainous terrain and available materials of the region. The wooden construction method, combined with their characteristic architectural forms, distinguishes these churches from the masonry religious buildings prevalent in other parts of Europe. The site documents the cultural and religious practices of the Małopolska population, with the churches serving as important markers of settlement patterns and community organization in this geographical area.
