One of Poland’s countless roadside shrines — hidden in the woods, wrapped in flowers, and rooted in centuries-old tradition

Scattered across the Polish countryside — at crossroads, deep in forests, or standing quietly beside rural paths — you’ll find them: roadside shrines, known in Polish as kapliczki. These small sanctuaries take many shapes, from wooden boxes nailed to ancient trees to hand-built brick chapels and flower-draped niches carved into stone. What they share is more than appearance — they embody centuries of faith, memory, and connection to the land.