"Among the oldest towns in Poland, Głogów was founded in the 10th century as a Piast defensive settlement and obtained city rights in the 13th century ...
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from Duke Konrad I. Due to the town´s strategic location on several trade routes, the townspeople received many privileges and benefits, which brought wealth and greatly reflected on the city´s architecture. Over time, Głogów grew to be one of the largest fortified towns in Lower Silesia. The demolition of fortifications at the beginning of the 20th century improved the chances for further growth. However, towards the end of the Second World War Głogów was once again turned into a defensive fortress and as such suffered almost complete destruction." - (en.wikipedia.org 11.12.2020)
- Latitude51.658889770508
- Longitude16.080278396606
- Population68530