Kluczbork

Kluczbork is a city in Opole Voivodeship in southern Poland, situated at about 190 meters elevation within a varied landscape. The municipal center serves as the administrative and commercial hub of the region, with public buildings and local shops distributed throughout.

The city was founded in 1253 by the Knights of the Cross with the Red Star and soon received Magdeburg rights. These privileges allowed it to develop as an important administrative and trading center for the region.

The Market Square shows buildings from different periods, reflecting how this Silesian town's architecture has changed over the centuries. You can see how various building styles have shaped the way the place looks today.

Several hotels near the city center offer accommodation with direct access to public transportation and local services. The pedestrian zones around the Market Square are easy to walk through and well-equipped with shops and restaurants.

A machinery and equipment manufacturing facility produces specialized apparatus and contributes to the industrial heritage of the area. Many visitors overlook this aspect of local industry, even though it shapes the town's manufacturing tradition.

Location: Gmina Kluczbork

Inception: 1253

Elevation above the sea: 190 m

Website: http://kluczbork.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.98333,18.21667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:07