Ochla, Lubusz Voivodeship
See also: Ochla, Greater Poland Voivodeship
| Ochla | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
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Vinemaker house in heritage park | |
  Ochla | |
| Coordinates: 51°52′30″N 15°28′0″E / 51.87500°N 15.46667°E | |
| Country |
 Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lubusz |
| County | Zielona Góra County |
| Gmina | Gmina Zielona Góra |
| Population | 1,544 |
Ochla [ˈɔxla] (German: Ochelhermsdorf) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Zielona Góra, within Zielona Góra County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland.[1] It lies approximately 8 km (5 mi) south of Zielona Góra.
The village has a population of 1,544.
History
Ochla has existed since 13th century and it came into being at the edge of the forest. Both Polish and the common German name which used to function among the inhabitants of Ochla testify to it, "Lednicza" (Old Polish: "clearing") and "Romisdorf" (there was a couple of variants of the name), respectively.
Historic buildings
- Holy Trinity parish church [2] - Gothic of the 13th century' built of field stone and turfy ore.
- Palace of the 13th century.
- Manor house of the 17th century.
- In the eastern part of the village there is a railway station of the disused railway of Szprotawa.
Sport
There is a football club in Ochla: LKS Zorza Ochla
References
- ↑ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
- ↑ "Official Website of the Zielonogórsko-Gorzowska Diocese" (in Polish). 2010-12-09.
Coordinates: 51°52′30″N 15°28′0″E / 51.87500°N 15.46667°E
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