PolandLegnica (Polish: [lɛɡˈɲit͡sa] ; German: Liegnitz, [ˈliːɡnɪts] ; Czech: Lehnice) is a city in southwestern Poland, in the central part of Lower Silesia, on the Kaczawa River and the Czarna Woda. As well as being the seat of the county, since 1992 the city has been the seat of the Diocese of Legnica. As of 2023, Legnica had a population of 97,300 inhabitants. The city was first referenced in chronicles dating from the year 1004, although previous settlements could be traced back to the 7th century.
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Climate in Legnica
Best time to visit: Jun–Aug
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Day trips and nearby cities from Legnica
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Legnica; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripJelenia Gora
Poland
45 km≈ 50 min
Day tripWalbrzych
Poland
50 km≈ 1 h
Day tripWroclaw
Poland
62 km≈ 1 h 10 min
Day tripLiberec
Czech Republic
91 km≈ 1 h 45 min
Day tripZielona Gora
Poland
93 km≈ 1 h 45 min
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Hradec Kralove
Czech Republic
113 km≈ 1 h 45 min
Long day or overnightPardubice
Czech Republic
133 km≈ 2 h 5 min
Long day or overnightOpole
Poland
137 km≈ 2 h 10 min
From Legnica you can reach Jelenia Gora (45 km), Walbrzych (50 km), Wroclaw (62 km), Liberec (91 km) and Zielona Gora (93 km) in about 50 min to 1 h 45 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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The most pleasant months are Jun to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 4°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.