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It is the seat of Świdnica County, and also of the smaller district of Gmina Świdnica (although it is not part of the territory of the latter, as the town forms a separate urban gmina). It is the seventh largest city of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. Świdnica became part of the Wałbrzych agglomeration on 23 January 2014.
- Świdnica (urban gmina)
- Świdnica County
Śnieżka is the highest peak of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship and the whole of the Sudetes. Lower Silesia boasts three World Heritage Sites and 15 Historic Monuments of Poland: Churches of Peace in Jawor and Świdnica (listed as both) Centennial Hall in Wrocław (listed as both) Museum of Papermaking in Duszniki-Zdrój
12 grudnia, 2023. The Lower Silesian Voivodeship, nestled in southwestern Poland, is a region that seamlessly blends history, culture, and natural beauty. As one of Poland’s 16 voivodeships, it has witnessed a myriad of events and influences that have intricately woven the tapestry of its identity. Historical Overview.
Swidnica, a town of around 56 thousand inhabitants, is located in the Lower Silesia region in southwest Poland, not far from Wroclaw or the border with the Czech Republic. Wroclaw is a bit over 50 km north of Swidnica.
Location: Świdnica County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, Central Europe, Europe; View on OpenStreetMap
Lower Silesia Voivodeship. The Lower Silesia region of Poland is located in the south-central part of the country. It is bordered by the Czech Republic to the west, Germany to the north and west, and Slovakia to the south. Internally the Lower Silesia Voivodeship is bordered by the Lubusz, Opole and the Great Poland regions.
Despite the Silesian Voivodeship's name, most of the historic Silesia region lies outside the present Silesian Voivodeship – divided among Lubusz, Lower Silesian, and Opole Voivodeships. The eastern half of Silesian Voivodeship (and, notably, Częstochowa in the north) was historically part of Lesser Poland .
