Świerzawa

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Świerzawa, Medieval town in Lower Silesia, Poland

Located 81 kilometers west of Wrocław, Świerzawa extends along the Kaczawa River in a valley surrounded by rolling hills and forests.

The town received its municipal rights in 1268, developing from a settlement established during the medieval colonization of Lower Silesian territories.

The Church of St. John and St. Catherine contains preserved architectural elements that demonstrate the religious practices of past centuries in Lower Silesia.

Świerzawa maintains a population of 2,286 residents across 1.76 square kilometers, with municipal services centered in the downtown district.

The geological formations near Świerzawa contain sandstone deposits, agates, and limestone from the Cretaceous period that reveal the region's ancient past.

Location: Gmina Świerzawa

Inception: 1268

Website: http://swierzawa.pl

GPS coordinates: 51.01667,15.90000

Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:53

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