Jelenia Góra is a city in southwestern Poland, located 90 kilometers from the capital city of Wrocław. It is governed by the Lower Silesian Voivodeship and was founded in the 10th century, serving as an important cultural hub in Lower Silesian Voivodeship.

Jelenia Góra is a significant cultural center with numerous cultural institutions, including theaters, concert halls, cinemas, art exhibition centers, and it also hosts a variety of vibrant festivals. The most famous festivals include the International Film Festival, International Street Theatre Festival, and International Organ Music Festival. The Polish Armed Forces Weapons and Equipment Outdoor Museum is the largest museum of its kind in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, showcasing Polish radar equipment since its outdoor exhibition opening in 2005. The Museum of Natural History is situated in a park and features the largest bird exhibition in Poland. The Karkonosze Museum collects items related to history, ethnography, and local art, and is the museum with the most extensive collection of art glass in Poland, including glass decorations from the 18th and 19th centuries.

If you wish to explore the city’s history, medieval city gates and towers, the Church of St. Anne, the Church of St. Elias and St. Pancras, the Schaffgotsch Palace, the Church of the Holy Cross, and the Town Hall are excellent places to trace historical footprints.

Jelenia Góra

Reasons to Visit: Important cultural city in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

Continent: Europe

Country: Poland

Voivodeship: Lower Silesian Voivodeship

City: Jelenia Góra