Lower Silesian Voivodeship

The Lower Silesian Voivodeship, established in 1999, is located in southwestern Poland, bordering the Czech Republic and Germany. Wrocław, the capital of the region, stands out with its architecture, including the Centennial Hall and the Historic Centre, both inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The region is characterized by a wealth of infrastructure, including 93 towns, four city counties, and 26 land counties. Lower Silesia is famous for its vast number of castles (99) and palaces (several hundred), including Książ Castle, Bolczów Castle, and Kłodzko Fortress. In the cultural life of the region, cinema plays an important role, with the trilogy "Sami swoi" and annual festivals such as the Andrzej Zawada Mountain Festival in Lądek-Zdrój. The voivodeship has a rich religious heritage, with many communities active, including the Roman Catholic Church and various denominations of Christianity, Judaism, and Buddhism. The region's economy is based on industry, with developed economic zones and rich deposits of mineral resources, including lignite and copper ores. Lower Silesia produces many local food products and is home to famous breweries, while also being a leader in corn cultivation. Geographically, Lower Silesia is diverse, with the high Sudetes Mountains, the Silesian-Lusatian Lowland, and National Parks, making it a tourist attraction. There are numerous tourist trails, including the Trail of the Piast Castles and the Lower Silesian Beer and Wine Trail. The flora and fauna of Lower Silesia are highly diverse, with many unique species of plants and animals. Health resorts such as Kudowa-Zdrój and Lądek-Zdrój are important tourist destinations, attracting visitors with their health properties and various attractions, like the Bear Cave. The region engages intensively in international cooperation, with partnership agreements with various countries, fostering cultural and economic exchange. Lower Silesia is a place where the past meets modernity, and its rich architectural and cultural heritage offers an attractive perspective for tourists and residents alike.