Niemcza, Medieval municipality in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Niemcza is a medieval city in Lower Silesia with defensive walls and buildings spanning multiple periods. Its hilltop location south of Wrocław defines both its geography and its former defensive role.
The city developed as a fortified settlement in medieval times and endured a major siege in 1017 when Emperor Henry II's forces failed to capture it. The defenses were subsequently strengthened based on lessons from this attack.
Sausage making remains a cornerstone of local food traditions and shapes how residents live and trade in town. You can see this heritage reflected in shops and family businesses throughout the streets.
The town is easy to explore on foot and its hilltop layout helps with finding your way. Wear comfortable shoes since some streets are steep and paved with uneven cobblestones.
Archaeological evidence shows the site was inhabited during the Bronze Age long before the medieval city took shape. Early settlers left traces of Lusatian fortifications on the city hill.
Location: Gmina Niemcza
Website: http://um.niemcza.pl
GPS coordinates: 50.71583,16.83500
Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06
Wojsławice Arboretum
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Church of Immaculate Conception Of Blessed Mary
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10 Market Square in Niemcza
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City walls of Niemcza
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Ośrodek historyczny miasta Niemcza
162 m
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1 Królowej Jadwigi Street in Niemcza
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Tower of the Upper Gate in Niemcza
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Rectory in Niemcza
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