and battles nearby, the town was left 70% destroyed and on 1 February 1945 it was captured by the Red Army. After Germany's defeat in World War II, the town became again part of Poland and was repopulated with Poles, the majority of whom were displaced from former eastern Poland annexed by the Soviet Union, while some were also former forced laborers returning from Germany, as well as settlers from Romania and central Poland. The historic name Ośno was restored with the adjective Lubuskie added after the Lubusz Land, in which it is located, to distinguish it from other settlement of the same name. Monuments There are several historical monuments in the town. These include: The Parish Church of St. Jacob, with its Gothic architecture, dating back to the 14th century. It is the oldest building in the city. Church belonging to the Nowoapostolski Municipality. Cemetery chapel of St. Gertrude, late Gothic from the mid-fifteenth century. Defensive walls from the 15th century. The medieval city walls were erected in 1477, which provided 12 towers. The walls surround the city at 1,350 meters in length. City Hall, neo-Gothic, designed by architect Emil Flaminius. Synagogue The Old Synagogue Jewish cemetery Tenements in the city center dating back to the 18th century Sports The town's football club is Spójnia Ośno Lubuskie, founded in 1948. It competes in the lower leagues. Twin towns – sister cities See twin towns of Gmina Ośno Lubuskie. References External links Jewish Community in Ośno Lubuskie on Virtual Shtetl Cities and towns in Lubusz Voivodeship Słubice County