Wolow

Wołów is a town in southwestern Poland, in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, with a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. First mentioned in 1157, it was granted town rights around 1285. Its architecture is dominated by historic landmarks, such as the Carmelite monastery complex with the Baroque Church of St. Charles Borromeo and the Gothic Church of St. Lawrence with its unique organ. A significant part of Wołów's history is the 14th-century castle of the Dukes of Oleśnica, which has been rebuilt multiple times. Among the interesting facts about the town is its high temperature amplitude, with recorded extremes of both heat and freezing cold days. Wołów is also characterized by religious diversity, with Roman Catholic and Greek Catholic parishes, as well as local congregations of Baptists and Jehovah's Witnesses. Modern Wołów serves as a local industrial center, with an economy based mainly on chemical plants and a prison. Through its partnerships with Canteleu in France and Buchholz in Germany, Wołów reflects contemporary development dynamics while preserving its rich cultural and historical heritage.