Lębork, Administrative center in Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
Lębork is a town in Lębork County within the Pomeranian Voivodeship of Poland, lying along the Łeba and Okalica rivers. Historical buildings from several centuries stand among modern residential neighborhoods and form a varied urban landscape with cobblestone streets in the older core.
A Slavic settlement emerged here in the 10th century and grew into a fortified trading post along the Amber Route. The Teutonic Order granted town rights in 1341, which created the medieval structure with market square and fortifications.
The name comes from the Łeba River and reflects the early Slavic settlement of the region, whose influence can still be found in street names and local customs. On some days you hear Kashubian phrases at the market square, where older residents use their regional language while shopping.
The railway station sits in the eastern part of town and connects travelers with regional trains to Gdańsk and other cities along the coast. The center can be reached on foot in about 15 minutes from the station, while buses also run regularly through the main streets.
The two rivers created natural defense lines that still influence street layout and park placement today. Some bridges from the 19th century connect different neighborhoods and show contrasting building styles from Prussian and Polish periods.
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