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Legnica, Poland

Legnica 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.

Type CityPopulation 97,300

Why go

  • City in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland.
  • Served by Baryt Air Base.

History

Legnica 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.

Restaurants & places to go

Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 3 Generała Władysława Sikorskiego, Legnica, 59-220 · kfc.pl
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 06:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 2 Aleja Kochlicka, Kochlice, 59-222 · mcdonalds.pl
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 03:30-02:00 Features: takeaway · restaurants.subway.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 14:00-22:00 · caprilegnica.pl
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Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00 · 5 Wrocławska, Legnica, 59-220 · fabbrica.pl
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Sandwich, Friture, Fries, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su Off; PH Off · 8 Świętego Piotra, Legnica, 59-220 · fryciarnia.com
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Polish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-18:00 · 3 Najświętszej Marii Panny, Legnica, 59-220 · facebook.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 11:00-20:00 Th-Sa 11:00-22:00 Su 13:00-20:00 · 13D Hangarowa, Legnica, 59-220 · pizzadrive.legnica.pl
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Airports

Lubin Airfield 24 km to the centre
DS, PL
Outdoor
Jeżów Sudecki Airfield 41 km to the centre
Jeżów Sudecki, DS, PL
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Jelenia Góra Airfield 44 km to the centre
Jelenia Góra, DS, PL
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Witków Airfield 46 km to the centre
Witków, DS, PL
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Podgórze Airstrip 17 km to the centre
DS, PL
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Dębno Airstrip 28 km to the centre
Wołowa, DS, PL
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Baryt Air Base; 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Legnica, Poland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Rail operator
Rail operator
National rail