Zagórze Śląskie [zaˈɡuʐɛ ˈɕlɔ̃skʲɛ] (German: Kynau) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Walim, within Wałbrzych County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland.[1]

Zagórze Śląskie
Village
Zagórze Śląskie from Grodno Castle
Zagórze Śląskie from Grodno Castle
Zagórze Śląskie is located in Poland
Zagórze Śląskie
Zagórze Śląskie
Coordinates: 50°45′N 16°24′E / 50.750°N 16.400°E / 50.750; 16.400
Country Poland
VoivodeshipLower Silesian
CountyWałbrzych
GminaWalim
Entrance to Grodno Castle

History

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Zagórze Śląskie arose at the foot of Grodno Castle (Kynsburg) built in the late 13th century by Duke Bolko I the Strict as a fortress near the border with the Kingdom of Bohemia. After it had fallen to the Bohemian crown in 1368 it was held as a fief by various possessors, among them the Counts of Hoberg at Książ until 1567 and Prince Michael the Brave of Wallachia.

Sights

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  • Grodno Castle
  • Dam on Lubachowskie Lake
  • Church, mentioned in 1376, existing from approx 1550

Walking routes

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References

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  1. "Główny Urząd Statystyczny" [Central Statistical Office] (in Polish). To search: Select "Miejscowości (SIMC)" tab, select "fragment (min. 3 znaki)" (minimum 3 characters), enter town name in the field below, click "WYSZUKAJ" (Search).
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