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Polkowice is a historic city located in Lower Silesia at the southeastern end of the Dalkowskie Hills towards the Sprotava Valley. It is known as a copper town, as it is one of the main industrial centers of the Legnica-Głogów Copper Belt. In addition, Polkowice is home to a subzone of the Legnica Special Economic Zone with plants of companies such as CCC, Volkswagen Motor Polska and Sitech.

Polkowice is inhabited by just over 22,000 people. The city's name refers to Bolko, a dynastic name in the Polish Piast and Czech Přemyslid families. According to ancient records, in the 12th century Boleslaw I the Tall of the Piast dynasty built a hunting manor in the forest on the site of present-day Polkowice and named it Bolkowice. Over time, the manor became a trading settlement. The name underwent modifications over the years, and the town itself passed under the rulers - first Czech and then Prussian. In addition, before World War II, the authorities of the Third Reich completely changed the name of the town to Heerwegen. In turn, after the war, when the area became part of Poland, Polkowice was returned to its former form. At that time Polkowice lost its municipal rights, which were only restored in 1967.

Polkowice - attractions

Polkowice, despite its small number of monuments, has several gems worth seeing. The city captivates primarily with its beautiful architecture, and is also full of interesting mining and industrial history.

Old Town and Town Hall

Polkowice's old town is considered one of the most beautiful in Poland. The townhouses lining the market square are well-kept and extremely colorful. The town hall dates back to the 15th century, but its current version has existed since the reconstruction that took place in the 18th century (between 1772 and 1775).

St. Barbara Church

Located near the City Hall, the church used to be an Evangelical temple - today it belongs to the nearby Catholic parish of St. Michael the Archangel in Polkowice as its auxiliary church. Built in 1746-1747, the church suffered significantly during World War II. After it, its furnishings were stolen, and the church itself remained closed for a long time. Only since the 1970s, when it was handed over to a Roman Catholic parish, has it seen restoration.

St. Michael the Archangel Church

This Gothic temple was built in the 14th century, initially as a wooden church, later already made of brick and stone. The current church dates from 1679. Inside, it is particularly noteworthy for its neo-Gothic main altar with a statue of St. Michael the Archangel, angels and the four evangelists, as well as a 17th century side altar in honor of St. Sebastian, patron saint of Polkowice.

Dutch windmill

The mill and windmill are one of the few remnants of the numerous windmills in the area, which Dutch settlers built in the 19th century. Called the Polkowice Dutch Windmill, the windmill, located on Mlynska Street, operated until the 1920s, after which it stood unrenovated and deteriorated for a long time. Currently, after renovation in 2019, its interiors house an exhibition presenting the history of Polkowice, there is a vantage point at the top and you can enjoy a good cup of coffee in the pavilion added to the windmill. An interesting fact is that the windmill is perfectly aligned with the directions of the world - its axes of symmetry are parallel to the world axis.

Polkowice - restaurants and cafes

One of the most interesting and worth recommending restaurants in Polkowice is "Restaurant N/N". - an atmospheric place where you can try modern, aesthetically served versions of well-known dishes. On the other hand, in the bar "Polish Cuisine - Domowe Obiady" home cooking reigns supreme, including soups, dumplings or pork chops at very affordable prices. It's worth visiting a place called "We Love Burger", where you can eat more than just beef, and "Nami Sushi", where lovers of Asian flavors are sure to find themselves.

When, after a hearty meal, the time comes for coffee and dessert, the best place to go is to "CieKawa," a cafe located by the Market Square, serving Polkowice coffee prepared from its own blend of beans. From time to time you can also sit there listening to live music being played. Another place worth visiting is "Klubokawiarnia Magiel", where you can have breakfast and various sweets, such as sizable ice cream desserts.