Oława, Administrative center in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Description
Oława is a town in Lower Silesian Voivodeship situated between the Oder and Oława rivers. The area is marked by nature reserves and farmland that surround the developed parts of the town.
History
The town received city rights in 1234 and later served as a residence for Silesian dukes. It developed along key medieval trade routes, becoming an important commercial center in the region.
Culture
The Church of Saint Mary the Consoler from the 13th century shapes the town's appearance with its architecture. Several religious buildings from different eras reflect the spiritual traditions that have marked daily life here over centuries.
Practical
Regular train and bus connections link the town with nearby cities, making day trips and regional travel straightforward. The relatively flat terrain is easy to navigate, and proximity to larger urban centers keeps it accessible for visitors.
Did you know?
The coat of arms features a white rooster on a red background, reflecting the settlement of Walloon weavers in the town. This Flemish influence shaped local craft traditions and the social makeup of the population for generations.
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Oława Castle
151 m
Zjezdzalnia żółta
846 m
Oława town hall
231 m
Regina Coeli church in Oława
1.9 km
Our Lady church in Oława
220 m
Jewish cemetery in Oława
1.6 kmŚluza Oława II
1.8 km
Saints Peter and Paul church in Oława
104 m
Saint Joseph Husband of Mary church in Oława
745 m
Saint Roch church in Oława
485 m
Basen letni
821 mŚluza Oława I
3.2 km
Kościół Matki Boskiej Pocieszenia
207 m
Dom, ob. szkoła muzyczna
327 m
Brzeska 29/31
414 m
Brzeska 9
299 m
Dom, XVI/XVII
324 m
25 Market Square in Oława
242 m
Rynek 11 / Kościuszki 2
318 mMagazyn I
967 m
24 Market Square in Oława
248 mZespół poczty
745 m
Młyn, ob. dom
403 m
Dom, XVI/XVII
148 m
Pl. Zamkowy 24
25 m
Poczta
751 mZespół dworca kolejowego w Oławie
1.5 km
Miasto
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