Zgorzelec

Zgorzelec, located in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, is a city with a rich history and interesting tourist attractions. Known for the reconstruction of the 1725 postal distance marker in Postal Square, Zgorzelec also connects pilgrimage routes such as the Lower Silesian Way of St. James and the Via Regia, which lead to the European network of St. James's paths. The city is home to one of the largest military cemeteries in Poland, the Cemetery of the 2nd Polish Army. Architecturally, the city stands out with its historic tenement houses, park complexes, and Neo-Romanesque churches, including St. John the Baptist and St. Boniface. The history of Zgorzelec dates back to the 9th century when the area was inhabited by the Bieżuńczanie and Milczanie tribes. The city had diverse fates, being under Czech, then Polish and Prussian rule, until the borders were established after World War II. Interestingly, Zgorzelec hosts a Greek song festival and is twinned with Görlitz and other towns. The city also boasts a rich cultural infrastructure, including the Municipal Cultural Center, the Lusatian Museum, and a music school. In sports, basketball dominates, with the club KKS Turów Zgorzelec as the main representative. The city is also a venue for cultural and sporting events, and its transport and recreational infrastructure supports the development of tourism and local life.