Bolesławiec
Bolesławiec | |
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| Bolesławiec Śląski | |
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| Nickname(s): Miasto Ceramiki Town of Ceramics | |
| Coordinates: 51°16′N 15°34′E / 51.267°N 15.567°E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lower Silesian |
| County | Bolesławiec |
| Gmina | Bolesławiec (urban gmina) |
| Established | 13th century |
| City rights | 1251 |
| Government | |
| • City mayor | Piotr Roman (BS) |
| Area | |
• Total | 22.81 km2 (8.81 sq mi) |
| Population (30 June 2021) | |
• Total | 38,280 |
| • Density | 1,700/km2 (4,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 59–700 |
| Area code | +48 75 |
| Car plates | DBL |
| Climate | Dfb |
| Website | Bolesławiec.pl |
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Bolesławiec (pronounced [bɔlɛˈswavʲɛt͡s] ⓘ, German: Bunzlau) is a historic city situated on the Bóbr River in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. It is the administrative seat of Bolesławiec County, and of Gmina Bolesławiec (being an urban gmina in its own right). As of June 2021, it has a population of 38,280. Founded in the 13th century, the city is known for its long-standing pottery-making tradition and heritage Old Town.