Węgliniec

Węgliniec is an urban-rural municipality in Poland, located in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, within Zgorzelec County. The administrative seat of the municipality is the town of Węgliniec. Historically, between 1975 and 1998, the municipality was part of the Jelenia Góra Voivodeship. Currently, the municipality is inhabited by approximately 8,233 people, and its area covers 338.44 km², of which 82% is forested, making it part of the Lower Silesian Wilderness. Within the municipality, there are significant nature reserves, such as Torfowisko pod Węglińcem and Wrzosiec koło Piasecznej, which protect unique ecosystems and endangered plant species. Among the localities in the municipality, notable ones include Czerwona Woda, Jagodzin, Kościelna Wieś, Okrąglica, Piaseczna, Polana, Ruszów, Stary Węgliniec, Zielonka, and Węgliniec. Neighboring municipalities are Gozdnica, Iłowa, Nowogrodziec, Osiecznica, Pieńsk, and Przewóz. Architectural landmarks and cultural elements of the municipality are largely tied to its historical context and natural surroundings. The region is characterized by rich fauna and flora, as well as numerous unique plant species, attracting nature enthusiasts. The municipality boasts its own unique cultural and historical heritage, which contributes to the rich landscape of Lower Silesia, known for its diversity of monuments and traditions. Węgliniec is an ideal destination for those who value nature and tranquility, while also seeking historical imprints of the past in local architecture and traditions.