Strzelin, Administrative center in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Strzelin is a city in Lower Silesian Voivodeship in southwestern Poland, situated along the Oława river, which flows into the Oder. The town center is compact and surrounded by residential neighborhoods that spread toward the outlying areas.
The settlement gained town rights in 1292 from Duke Bolko I the Strict, who ordered the first defensive walls built around it. Over the centuries, it developed into a regional trade hub within Silesia.
The name Strzelin comes from the Polish word strzała, meaning arrow, and this symbol appears on the town's coat of arms. Locals connect this heritage to their sense of identity and pride in the place.
It is best to explore the area when the weather is fine, as the river and surrounding paths make for pleasant walks. Visitors can find accommodation options such as Bukowy Dworek, a mansion dating from 1901, and Villa Katarzynka, which offers individually furnished rooms.
The place is known for its granite quarrying, particularly for one of Europe's deepest stone pits, reaching depths of 123 meters. This extraction site shapes the surrounding landscape and stands as a testament to the region's industrial past.
Location: Gmina Strzelin
Website: http://strzelin.pl
GPS coordinates: 50.78333,17.06667
Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:06
St. Godehard's Rotunda, Strzelin
520 m
Town Hall Tower in Strzelin
421 m
Exaltation of the Holy Cross church in Strzelin
421 m
Parafia Ewangelicko-Reformowana w Strzelinie
1 km
Mother of Christ and Saint John the Apostle and Evangelist Church in Strzelin
1.1 km
Church of Saint Michael
559 m
House of the Dukes of Brzeg in Strzelin
403 m
Market Square in Strzelin
419 m
5 Wodna Street in Strzelin
543 m
Budynek telegrafu
467 m
14 Świętego Floriana Street in Strzelin
564 m
Monastery of Sisters of Mercy of St. Borromeo in Strzelin
412 m
Zespół dworca kolejowego w Strzelinie
448 m
Post office in Strzelin
124 m
11 Brzegowa Street in Strzelin
762 m
Wiata peronowa II
462 m
3 zejścia do tunelu
480 m
15 Brzegowa Street in Strzelin
801 m
17b Brzegowa Street in Strzelin
831 m
Wiata peronowa I
454 m
Budynek nastawni
479 m
Zespół młyna
638 m
Dom mieszkalny
634 m
Zespół murów obronnych (pozostałości), ok. 1300
663 m
Hospital chapel in Strzelin
674 m
Dworzec kolejowy
453 m
Baszta Prochowa, ok. 1300
664 m
Mury obronne (pozostałości), ok. 1300
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