Sobota, Łódź Voivodeship
Sobota [sɔˈbɔta] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Bielawy, within Łowicz County, Łódź Voivodeship, in central Poland.[1] It lies approximately 7 kilometres (4 mi) north-east of Bielawy, 17 km (11 mi) west of Łowicz, and 40 km (25 mi) north of the regional capital Łódź. The village has a population of 560. The name literally means "Saturday".
Sobota | |
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Village | |
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  Sobota | |
| Coordinates: 52°6′58″N 19°41′13″E | |
| Country |  |
| Voivodeship | Łódź |
| County | Łowicz |
| Gmina | Bielawy |
| Population | 560 |
Sobota was the site of the Battle of Sobota (1655), when a Polish force failed to head off the advancing Swedish invading army.
Brick Gothic church
of Sts. Peter & Paul
Wooden graveyard chapel
of the Transfiguration of the Lord
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