Lubań

Lubań, located in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, is a city with a rich history dating back to the 13th century. It was first mentioned as a trading settlement in 1237. Lubań gained city rights in the second half of the 13th century and has since developed into an important center of trade and craftsmanship, particularly in cloth production. The city boasts numerous historical monuments, including the old town area and churches such as the neo-Gothic Parish Church of the Holy Trinity from 1857–1861 and the 14th–19th-century Evangelical Church of the Virgin Mary. An interesting architectural feature is the Trinitarian Tower from the early 14th century, the only remnant of a demolished church. The city center also features town walls from 1318 and a Renaissance-style town hall from 1554, which now serves as the Regional Museum. Lubań is also home to several cemeteries, such as the Evangelical Cemetery on Wrocławska Street and a disused Catholic cemetery from the mid-19th century. The city has a rich cultural infrastructure, with two museums and local media outlets like Telewizja Lubań and Przegląd Lubański. Historically, Lubań has undergone many changes, especially after World War II, when it became part of Poland in 1945. In 1975, it was incorporated into the Jelenia Góra Voivodeship, and since 1999, it has belonged to Lubań County. Lubań is also a transportation hub, facilitating access to other cities. An interesting fact is that the city lies on the international pilgrimage route – the Way of St. James – and has a rich religious tradition, with the presence of various churches and congregations. International cooperation includes partnerships with cities such as Kolín in the Czech Republic and Löbau in Germany, highlighting its openness to the world and modern international relations.