Legnica - Wikipedia
WebAs the capital of the Duchy of Legnica at the beginning of the 14th century, Legnica was one of the most important cities of Central Europe, having a population of nearly 16,000 residents. The city began to expand quickly after the discovery of gold in the Kaczawa River between Legnica and Złotoryja (Goldberg).
Legnica – Wikipedia, wolna encyklopedia
WebWedług danych z 2023 Legnica ma obszar 56,29 km² (78. miejsce w kraju). Gęstość zaludnienia wynosi 1644,5 osób/1 km² (9. miejsce w województwie). Legnica stanowi ośrodek LGOM, znajdują się w niej zakłady należące do KGHM Polska Miedź, Legnicka Specjalna Strefa Ekonomiczna oraz Legnicki Park Technologiczny.
Legnica | Medieval Town, Silesian Voivodeship, Copper Mining
WebLegnica, city, Dolnośląskie województwo (province), southwestern Poland. It lies along the Kaczawa River in the western lowlands of Silesia (Śląsk). The courtyard of Piast Castle, Legnica, Poland. A 12th-century Silesian stronghold, Legnica became the capital of an autonomous principality in 1248.
Legnica - Wikiwand
WebLegnica is a city in southwestern Poland, in the central part of Lower Silesia, on the Kaczawa River and the Czarna Woda. As well as being the seat of the county, since 1992 the city has been the seat of the Diocese of Legnica. As of 2023, Legnica had a population of 97,300 inhabitants.
Battle of Legnica - Wikipedia
WebThe Battle of Legnica (Polish: bitwa pod Legnicą), also known as the Battle of Liegnitz (German: Schlacht von Liegnitz) or Battle of Wahlstatt (German: Schlacht bei Wahlstatt), was fought between the Mongol Empire and combined European forces that took place at the village of Legnickie Pole (Wahlstatt), approximately 10 kilometres (6 mi ...
Mongol Invasions: Battle of Legnica - ThoughtCo
WebUpdated on April 01, 2018. The Battle of Legnica was part of the 13th-century Mongol invasion of Europe. Date. Henry the Pious was defeated on April 9, 1241. Armies & Commanders. Europeans. Henry the Pious of Silesia. Unknown - estimates range from 2,000 to 40,000 men depending on the source. Mongols. Baidar. Kadan. Orda Khan.
Legnica - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebLegnica (German: Liegnitz) is a city in Poland. The river Katzbach runs through Legnica. There live over 100,000 people. The city is in west part of Poland (near Germany and Czech border). Legnica is near a bigger city, Wrocław. Legnica is in the middle of Silesia.
Architecture of Legnica - Wikipedia
WebArchitecture of Poland includes modern and historical monuments of architectural and historical importance. Legnica is a city in southwestern Poland, in the central part of Lower Silesia, on the Kaczawa River (left tributary of the Oder) and the Czarna Woda. The city is renowned for its varied architecture, spanning from early medieval to ...
Legnica – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebLegnica, ( German: Liegnitz ), is a town in Dolnośląskie or Lower Silesia in southwestern Poland, third largest in the region (after Wrocław and Wałbrzych ). Get in. 1 Copernicus Airport Wrocław ( WRO IATA ), ☏ +48 71 35-81-100. The most convenient way to get to Legnica by plane is using the airport in the regional capital of Wrocław. edit.
Legnica - castle - Ancient and medieval architecture
WebThe Legnica was one of the oldest and most important settlement centers of early medieval Silesia. The first wooden – earth fortifications were erected around the 8th century by the Slav tribe Trzebowianie. Then, around 985, during the reign of Mieszko I, a new hillfort was built to protect Silesia after its annexation to the Piasts monarchy.
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