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    Wałbrzych (Polish: [ˈvawbʐɨx] ⓘ; German: Waldenburg; Silesian: Wałbrzich; Lower Silesian: Walmbrig or Walmbrich; Czech: Valbřich or Valdenburk) is a city located in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in southwestern Poland. From 1975–1998 it was the capital of Wałbrzych Voivodeship; it is now the seat of Wałbrzych County.

  2. Wałbrzych, city, Dolnośląskie województwo (province), southwestern Poland, in the central Sudeten (Sudety) mountains. The second largest town in Lower Silesia (after Wrocław), it is an important rail junction. The city was first chronicled as the location of a castle built by Bolesław I in 1290.

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  3. Connect. Go next. Wałbrzych is the second-largest city of Dolnośląskie in Poland. Although founded by Slavic settlers in 12th century, for most of its history it belonged to German-speaking lands, and was known as Waldenburg (in German) or Valdenburk. It became a part of Poland after 1945.

  4. Wałbrzych has existed since 1426. Among its monuments it is worth paying attention to the preserved arrangement of the Old Town streets. At the market arcaded tenements of the 17th – 18th centuries. The baroque parish church of the 18th century. The City’s Museum with a historical department and art collection.

  5. Apr 22, 2023 · 22 April 2023. As a tourist, a trip to Wałbrzych would take you to a city rich in history and culture. You could visit the Książ Castle, one of the biggest castles in Europe, or the Wang Church, a stunning wooden structure built by Norwegian miners.

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