Głuszyca, Municipality in Lower Silesia, Poland
Głuszyca is a municipality in Lower Silesia situated across mountainous terrain close to the Czech border. The settlement spreads roughly 69 kilometers southwest of Wrocław within Wałbrzych County.
The settlement was first recorded around 1300 as Wustendorf and underwent significant transformations over time. Saxon miners arrived following the Hussite Wars and became instrumental in shaping its later growth.
Textile manufacturing shaped the town for generations, and former factory buildings still dot the landscape as reminders of this heritage. These industrial structures are woven into how locals view their community and its identity.
The town center offers everyday services and connects to neighboring areas through regional roads and local transportation. The location is straightforward to reach when traveling from larger towns in the region.
Underground structures from World War II remain hidden beneath the landscape, including tunnels that were part of industrial facilities. These buried remnants tell a story that visitors often walk past without noticing.
Location: Gmina Głuszyca
Website: http://gluszyca.pl
GPS coordinates: 50.68743,16.37173
Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:27
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