Ochla, Lubusz Voivodeship
Ochla [ˈɔxla] (German: Ochelhermsdorf) is a district of the city of Zielona Góra, in western Poland, located in the southern part of the city. It was a separate village until 2014.
Ochla has a population of 1,544.
History
Ochla has a history dating back to the 13th century when it originated at the edge of the forest. The names "Lednicza" (Old Polish for "clearing") and "Romisdorf" (in German) were used by the inhabitants of Ochla, reflecting its dual cultural heritage.
Historic buildings
- Holy Trinity parish church – Gothic architecture dating back to the 13th century, built of field stone and turfy ore.
- 13th-century Palace.
- 17th-century Manor house.
- In the eastern part of the village, there is a railway station of the disused railway of Szprotawa.
Sport
Ochla is home to a football club: 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.
51°52′30″N 15°28′0″E / 51.87500°N 15.46667°E
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