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Oleśnica

Lower Silesia, Poland · Europe

About Oleśnica

Oleśnica works well as a base: 15 minutes from Dobroszyce, 25km from Wrocław Centennial Hall.

Oleśnica is a town located in Lower Silesia, Poland. With a population of 36,956, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Oleśnica sits in Poland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Warsaw time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Oleśnica to your route.

About Oleśnica

Oleśnica (Polish: [ɔlɛˈɕɲit͡sa]; German: Oels) is a town in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland, within the Wrocław metropolitan area. It is the administrative seat of Oleśnica County and also of the rural district of Gmina Oleśnica, although it is not part of the territory of the latter, the town

Read more being an urban gmina in its own right. Established in medieval Poland, Oleśnica was the capital of a small eponymous principality from 1313 to 1884. It was a notable center of Polish printing in the early modern period. The town is famed for its large 16th-century ducal castle. The castle's inner courtyard arcades, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture, are iconic in the region. The town also contains architecture in other styles, including Gothic, Baroque, Neoclassical and Renaissance Revival, and is home of the only surviving chained library in Central Europe. It is located on the Route of the Heroes of the Battle of Warsaw 1920, the main highway connecting Wrocław with Łódź, Warsaw and Białystok.

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Where is Oleśnica located?

Oleśnica is located in Lower Silesia, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 51.2134 latitude, 17.3899 longitude.

What is the population of Oleśnica?

Oleśnica has a population of approximately 36,956 people, making it a town in Poland.

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Quick Information

Population
36,956
Continent
Europe
Country
Poland
Region
Lower Silesia
Timezone
Europe/Warsaw
Coordinates
51.2134, 17.3899

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Poland

Police
997
Ambulance
999
Fire
998
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Oleśnica

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Wrocław Centennial Hall

A UNESCO-listed pioneering reinforced-concrete structure from 1913 surrounded by a stunning multimedia fountain complex.

25 km · about 30 min drive

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Wrocław Market Square

One of the largest and most beautiful medieval market squares in Europe, with colourful townhouses and the famous bronze dwarf statues.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Wroclaw Market Square

A colourful Silesian square framed by a Gothic town hall, with hundreds of bronze dwarfs hidden around the city.

27 km · about 30 min drive

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Wrocław Bronze Dwarfs

Over 300 whimsical bronze dwarf figurines scattered throughout the city streets, each with a unique character and story.

28 km · about 30 min drive

Driving in Poland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.42/litre
Motorway tolls
~€5.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Oleśnica.

Dobroszyce

🇵🇱 Poland

7 km awayPop. 2,376

Długołęka

🇵🇱 Poland

14 km away

Bierutów

🇵🇱 Poland

15 km awayPop. 5,065

Mirków

🇵🇱 Poland

16 km awayPop. 1,200

Kiełczów

🇵🇱 Poland

17 km away

Twardogóra

🇵🇱 Poland

18 km awayPop. 6,840

Zakrzów

🇵🇱 Poland

18 km awayPop. 10,737

Wilczyce

🇵🇱 Poland

19 km awayPop. 2,000

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