Bolesławiec
Place in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bolesławiec (pronounced [bɔlɛˈswavʲɛt͡s] ⓘ, Silesian: Bolesławiec, German: Bunzlau) is a historic city situated on the Bóbr River in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. It is the administrative seat of Bolesławiec County, and of Gmina Bolesławiec (being an urban gmina in its own right). As of June 2021, it has a population of 38,280.[1] Founded in the 13th century, the city is known for its long-standing pottery-making tradition and heritage Old Town.
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Bolesławiec | |
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Bolesławiec Śląski | |
Nickname(s): Miasto Ceramiki Town of Ceramics | |
Coordinates: 51°16′N 15°34′E | |
Country | Poland |
Voivodeship | Lower Silesian |
County | Bolesławiec |
Gmina | Bolesławiec (urban gmina) |
Established | 13th century |
City rights | 1251 |
Government | |
• City mayor | Piotr Roman (BS) |
Area | |
• Total | 22.81 km2 (8.81 sq mi) |
Population (30 June 2021[1]) | |
• Total | 38,280 |
• Density | 1,700/km2 (4,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 59–700 |
Area code | +48 75 |
Car plates | DBL |
Climate | Dfb |
Website | Bolesławiec.pl |
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