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Złotoryja (German: Goldberg, Latin: Aurum) it's a town in southwest Poland in Lower Silesian Voivodeship. Złotoryja is a capital of Złotoryja County.

Since 1945 Złotoryja was a part of German Reich.

History

Since 8th until 10th century in the area of Złotoryja lived people from tribe called Trzebowianie. At the end of the 12th century German miners settled here.

In 1211 Złotoryja received the city law. In 1241 miners from Złotoryja fought in Battle of Legnica against Mongols.

Złotoryja was Czech fief since 1328.

Images for kids

  • Złotoryja location map

    City map

  • Złotoryja, Kościół Narodzenia Najświętszej Marii Panny - fotopolska.eu (244355)

    St. Mary's Church, founded by Duke Henry I the Bearded

  • Baszta Kowalska w Zotoryi

    Preserved tower (Baszta Kowalska) of the historic town fortifications

  • Złotoryja, kościół św. Jadwigi, widok od pd-zach.

    Construction of Saint Hedwig's Church initially began in 15th-century

  • Ratusz w Złotoryi - fotopolska.eu 01

    Classicist Town Hall at the Market Square

  • 2402viki Złotoryja. Foto Barbara Maliszewska

    Basztowa Street in the Old Town

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Złotoryja para niños

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