Szklarska Poręba

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Szklarska Poręba, Municipal administrative center in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland.

Szklarska Poręba extends across 75 square kilometers between the Karkonosze and Izerskie Mountains, with elevations ranging from 440 to 1471 meters.

The settlement originated in the 14th century when German colonists established glass production facilities, documented through factory records from 1366.

The Municipal Cultural Center organizes regular community events, including beach volleyball tournaments and exhibitions at the local train platform.

The town maintains 80 kilometers of roads and streets, offering access to various municipal services through an online city platform.

The Preußler family controlled glass manufacturing for 200 years, establishing the Josephinenhütte factory in 1842 as the region's primary facility.

Location: Karkonosze County

Inception: 1366

Shares border with: Harrachov, Špindlerův Mlýn, Kořenov, Rokytnice nad Jizerou, Gmina Mirsk, Piechowice, Gmina Stara Kamienica, Orle

Website: http://szklarskaporeba.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.82567,15.52274

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:14

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