Świebodzice, Urban municipality in Świdnica County, Poland.
Świebodzice is an urban municipality in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship in southwestern Poland. The town sits within Świdnica County and functions as an administrative and commercial hub for the surrounding region.
The area first appeared in records in 1070 and gained town status in 1250. By the late Middle Ages, it had become an important center for craftspeople and beer production.
Medieval guilds of bakers, weavers, potters, shoemakers, furriers, and tailors formed the economic backbone of this manufacturing center in Lower Silesia.
The town has good transportation links to nearby towns like Świdnica and Strzegom through established road and rail networks. Visitors can easily reach the town by public transport or car.
Beer production became a central economic activity by the late 15th century, with numerous houses receiving brewing licenses throughout the town.
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