Legnica, Historical city in Lower Silesia, Poland
Legnica is a city in Lower Silesian Voivodeship in southwestern Poland with a preserved historic core around the market square. Streets lead from this central point toward several churches and residential quarters with houses from different periods.
In medieval times Legnica was the capital of a Silesian duchy and grew into an important trading center on the Amber Road. The city changed between Polish, Bohemian, and Prussian rule over the centuries until it returned to Poland after the Second World War.
The name Legnica comes from a Slavic word for forest clearing and the old town keeps its marketplace character to this day. Local craft workshops sell their goods in small shops beneath arcade passages.
A walk through the old town takes about an hour and most streets are easily accessible on foot. Parks along the Kaczawa River offer resting spots while exploring the city.
An underground tunnel system from the Second World War lies beneath the old town and some sections can be visited. These passages served as shelters and connected important buildings during the final months of the war.
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