Lubliniec

Lubliniec is a town in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, serving as the administrative center of the surrounding county. The grounds sit on a gentle rise where small shops and multi-story buildings from different decades line the streets leading to the central square.

Town rights were granted in the 13th century under Duke Władysław of Opole when the region was ruled by Slavic dukes. Over the centuries, control shifted several times between Polish and Bohemian territories before the settlement became part of Poland after World War II.

The town name comes from the Slavic word for clearing, referring to the forested hills in the surrounding landscape. Visitors often see hand-painted signs pointing to local festivals on street corners, while residents gather on benches near the market square during summer weekends for casual conversations.

The central square serves as a good starting point for a walk through the old town, as all main streets branch from there. Pedestrians can reach most points of interest within a few minutes, while cyclists find marked paths leading into the surrounding forests and hills.

The town hall houses a small collection of maps from the 19th century showing changes in municipal boundaries over time. Few visitors know that old boundary stones from the Prussian era still stand in the forests north of town, which can be discovered during hikes.

Location: Lubliniec County

Inception: 1272

Elevation above the sea: 260 m

Shares border with: Gmina Pawonków, Gmina Tworóg, Gmina Koszęcin, Gmina Kochanowice, Gmina Krupski Młyn

Website: http://lubliniec.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.68333,18.68333

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:36