Uraz

Uraz is a village located in south-western Poland within the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, specifically in Trzebnica County under the administration of Gmina Oborniki Śląskie. Historically recognized as a former town, the settlement is situated in a region rich with medieval heritage. While the village itself has evolved over centuries, maintaining a population of nearly 950 residents as of 2011, its historical identity is deeply tied to its past status and strategic location in Silesia.

The most prominent historical structure associated with the site is the Uraz Castle, which dates back to 1319. This fortress served as a significant local landmark for several centuries before falling into ruin. By the 1950s, the castle had been largely destroyed, leaving behind only ruins that stand today as a testament to the village's medieval origins. The architectural legacy of Uraz also includes the Church of Archangel Michael, originally mentioned in 1218. Although the current Baroque-style church was constructed between 1750 and 1789, it has undergone numerous transformations, including destruction by fire in 1945 and subsequent rebuilding in the early 1950s.

Despite facing challenges such as severe flooding in 1997, the church remains an active center of community life and houses unique sculptures brought by repatriates from areas near Lviv. The castle ruins, while no longer functional, continue to define the historical landscape of Uraz. Today, the village serves primarily as a residential area that preserves memories of its fortified past through these enduring, albeit damaged, architectural remnants. The site offers a glimpse into the turbulent history of Lower Silesia, where religious and military structures have weathered wars, natural disasters, and political shifts over nearly eight hundred years.