Bolesławiec
Bolesławiec (pronounced [bɔlɛˈswavʲɛt͡s] ⓘ, Silesian: Bolesławiec, German: Bunzlau) is a historic city situated on the Bóbr River in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in western Poland. It is the administrative seat of Bolesławiec County, and of Gmina Bolesławiec (being an urban gmina in its own right). As of June 2021, it has a population of 38,280. Founded in the 13th century, the city is known for its long-standing pottery-making tradition and heritage Old Town.
Bolesławiec | |
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| Bolesławiec Śląski | |
Market Square and City Hall | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Nickname(s): Miasto Ceramiki Town of Ceramics | |
Bolesławiec Bolesławiec | |
| Coordinates: 51°16′N 15°34′E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lower Silesian |
| County | Bolesławiec |
| Gmina | Bolesławiec (urban gmina) |
| Established | 13th century |
| City rights | 1251 |
| Government | |
| • City mayor | Piotr Roman (BS) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.81 km2 (8.81 sq mi) |
| Population (30 June 2021) | |
| • Total | 38,280 |
| • Density | 1,700/km2 (4,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 59–700 |
| Area code | +48 75 |
| Car plates | DBL |
| Climate | Dfb |
| Website | Bolesławiec.pl |
Historical affiliations
Duchy of Silesia (1194–1274)
Duchy of Jawor (1274–1392)
Lands of the Bohemian Crown (1392–1740)
Prussia (1740–1918)
Second Polish Republic (1918–1939)
Nazi Germany (1939–1945)
Poland (1945 – present)
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