Ladies and Gentlemen ! Dear visitors !

I'm happy to invite you all to Legnica. Introducing you this charming town I hope it will find its place on your holiday route this year and the happy moments you will spend here will convince you to return to Legnica in the future.

Legnica is inhabited by 106.895 citizens with the total area of 56,3 km². It is third in size town in Lower Silesia, an administrative, economical, cultural and education centre of the region. It is the seat of self-government authorities and the capital of Catholic Church Diocese. In the field of economy it is best known for metallurgy industry, copper processing and textile industry.

The town is proud of numerous monumental buildings of high architectural value (the oldest buildings date back to early 13^th century), that represent different styles, from late roman to secession. The majority of best preserved art. and architecture monuments are baroque. A place of an exceptional beauty is the town district called Tarninów, with its charming secession buildings and vast green areas.

Legnica has always been known for its parks and gardens. Today we have 700 ha of green areas that constantly expand. Town authorities attach special importance to the protection of natural environment which is reflected by numerous prestigious national titles and prizes that Legnica was awarded.

The town also becomes an energetic academic centre. At present over 12 thousand students studies in the six colleges in Legnica.

The town's leading potential is located in its inhabitants who create its image and prestige. Thanks to its citizens Legnica is a significant cultural centre both on regional and national scale. It is the town of new, interesting initiatives such as National Violin Contest 'Young Paganini'. It is also the hometown of such prestigious events as International Exhibition of Satirical Drawings 'Satyrykon', International Silver Art Exhibitions, National Choir Contest 'Legnica - Cantat' or The European Meetings of National and Ethnical Minorities 'Pod Kyczerą'.

I welcome You to a European town awarded with the Honorary Diploma of the European Council and the European Council Flag, the town very likely to become the second important cultural and economical centre of Lower Silesia, next to its capital Wrocław. I invite you to the town of long and interesting history, to a beautiful and modern town in which not only you can work but also spend some quality free time.

Mayor of Legnica          

Tadeusz Krzakowski