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Voivodeship of Poland
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Lower Silesian Voivodeship (pl: Województwo Dolnośląskie [vɔjɛˈvut͡stfɔ dɔlnɔˈɕlɔ̃skʲɛ]) is a voivodeship in southwestern Poland, encompassing much of the historic region of Silesia in lower parts of Oder river, from which its Polish name (Dolny Śląsk) is derived. Historically rich region, with numerous gold, silver and copper mines it was politically fractured and often changed ownership until annexation by Prussia in 18th century. Overall Lower Silesia is a blend of Polish, German and Czech influences.
By train
Most, if not all, inter-regional and international trains to Dolnośląskie would be heading for Wrocław, sometimes stopping in some other localities along the way.
By car
Arriving from the East (Opolskie, Śląskie and Małopolskie) or West (Germany, in particular Saxony) can take advantage of the A4 motorway.
By train
Koleje Dolnośląskie is the main regional carrier in the region and can reach virtually any larger city in Lower Silesia including resorts like Szklarska Poręba and Duszniki-Zdrój.
By bus
Many tourist locations which are not served by train like Karpacz can be reached with private bus companies. However in general bus transport is poorly developed and reaches only few locations.
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a perfect mixture of Gothic and baroque architecture, it was also destroyed and rebuilt
a mountain resort in the Sudetes
gothic and baroque town
Głogów is a city in Lower Silesian Voivodeship nowadays mostly known for copper mining. While city is one of oldest in Poland it was entirely destroyed during Second World War.
Jawor is a town in Dolnośląskie Voivodeship - Poland. The Peace Church of Jawor is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
a big baroque city at the foot of the Karkonosze
baroque town in Lower Silesia in the Polish spa area.
Legnica, (German: Liegnitz), is a town in Dolnośląskie or Lower Silesia in southwestern Poland, third largest in the region (after Wrocław and Wałbrzych).
Lubin is a city in Dolnośląskie Voivodeship in Poland.
Malczyce is a small town on the Oder River in Dolnośląskie Voivodship in Poland.
gothic and baroque town in Lower Silesia
large city in the region of the industrial and cultural traditions
Karpacz (German: Krummhübel) is a resort town in southwestern Poland in Lower Silesia in the Giant Mountains. In summer the town is a popular destination, mainly for hikers wishing to explore the Karkonosze National Park.
spa in the Sudetes
spa town at the foot of the Karkonosze and Jizera Mountains
spa in the Sudetes
spa in the Sudetes
a pilgrimage site due to its many religious attractions
national park in the Sudetes around the Śnieżka Mountain with beautiful waterfalls
national park in the Sudetes around the Szczeliniec Mountain with bizarre rocks
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