Jelcz-Laskowice, Administrative center in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Description
Jelcz-Laskowice is a city in Lower Silesia near the Odra River with moderate population density. It balances residential areas, commercial zones, and industrial facilities while maintaining connections to nearby transport networks.
History
The city emerged in 1987 from merging two separate municipalities, Jelcz and Laskowice, into one administrative entity. This union combined the growth and resources of both former settlements under a single urban center.
Culture
Local sports clubs shape community life, particularly the futsal team Orzeł, which competes in Poland's top league. These teams reflect how sport defines identity and brings people together in the town.
Practical
The town sits about 24 kilometers from Wrocław with road access to major cities like Warsaw, Kraków, and Łódź. Visitors find good transport links and local facilities to explore the surrounding area.
Did you know?
The city was once a center for bus manufacturing and now hosts production facilities of a major international automaker. This shift shows how local industry has transformed over recent decades.
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Oława Castle
10.3 km
Castle in Jelcz-Laskowice
2.6 km
Palace in Jelcz-Laskowice
1.4 km
Rezerwat przyrody Łacha Jelcz
2.9 km
Kościół Niepokalanego Poczęcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny w Chrząstawie Wielkiej
7.2 km
Slavic Oak
4.3 km
Saints Peter and Paul church in Oława
10.3 km
Manor in Miłoszyce
2.2 km
Saint Lawrence church in Wojnowice
6.3 km
Saint Stanislaus church in Jelcz-Laskowice
1.3 km
Cmentarz żydowski w Miłocicach
10.3 km
Our lady Queen of Poland church in Jelcz-Laskowice
2.3 km
Pomnik poległych w Wojnowicach
6.5 km
Our Lady of the Rosary church in Nadolice Wielkie
9 km
Saint Nicholas church graveyard in Miłoszyce
2.3 km
Sacred Heart church in Kotowice
7.2 km
Immaculate Conception church in Chrząstawa Wielka
7.2 km
Saint John of Nepomuk church in Minkowice Oławskie
9.3 km
Our Lady of the Angels church in Bystrzyca
9.9 km
Saint Nicholas church in Miłoszyce
2.3 km
Saint Martin church in Marcinkowice, Lower Silesian Voivodeship
8.9 km
25 Market Square in Oława
10.3 km
Kaplica grobowa, tzw. Panteon
2.1 km
Zespół kościoła św. Mikołaja Biskupa
2.3 km
Zespół folwarczny
1.5 km
Kaplica przedpogrzebowa w Miłoszycach
2.1 km
Brama wjazdowa
1.4 km
Bridge in Oława
9.9 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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