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Things to see in Legnica (Poland): 25 places and when to go
Legnica is a town in Poland, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly History (13), Hiking (6), Temples (5). The best known are Liegnitz Ritter-Akademie, Cathedral of Saint Apostles Peter and Paul, Legnica and Legnica Castle. The best time to come is May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Poland · 51.2071, 16.1607
- Places
- 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (13) · Hiking (6) · Temples (5) · Museums and art (1) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- May to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to April and November.
- Nearest airport
- WRO Wrocław, 52 km as the crow flies
What to see in Legnica
The places in and around Legnica, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Liegnitz Ritter-AkademieGerman knight academy founded in the 17th century191 m
- Cathedral of Saint Apostles Peter and Paul, LegnicaChurch building in Legnica, Poland71 m
- Legnica CastleCastle in Poland446 m
- Legnica City HallHistory161 m
- Old City HallOld City Hall in Legnica - built between 1737–1741 in Baroque style24 m
- St. Jadwiga's Basilica, Legnickie PoleChurch9.0 km
- Saints Peter and Paul church in ChojnówChurch building in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland17 km
- Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in ZłotoryjaChurch building in Złotoryja, Poland20 km
- Palace in MałuszówPalace in Poland, Lower Silesian Voivodeship11 km
- Palace in RogoźnikPalace in Poland, Lower Silesian Voivodeship13 km
- palace in Warmątowice SienkiewiczowskieBuilding in Poland8.7 km
- Piast Castle in ChojnówCastle in Poland, Lower Silesian Voivodeship18 km
- Gold museum in ZłotoryjaMuseum20 km
- Rezerwat Torfowisko KunickieProtected area5.7 km
- Dunino - GórzecHiking12 km
- Hotel PałacykVilla in Legnica, Poland934 m
- Koiszków, rozwidlenie szlaków - SłupHiking10 km
- Saint Casimir and Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn church in StudnicaChurch in Studnica, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland10 km
- 22 Piastowska Street in LegnicaHistory434 m
- 20 Market Square in ChojnówHouse in Chojnów, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland18 km
- Staromiejski PiwowarBrewery776 m
- Szlak Bitwy 1241 r.Hiking4.6 km
- Szlak dookoła LegnicyHiking2.3 km
- Szlak Naszych PrzodkówHiking9.2 km
And the other 1, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Szlak Tatarów
When to go to Legnica
The best time to visit Legnica is May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:08
- FebPossible9:43
- MarPossible11:32
- AprPossible13:35
- MayBest time15:20
- JunBest time16:19
- JulBest time15:55
- AugBest time14:22
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:23
- NovPossible8:35
- DecBest time7:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40. In May, 25 of the 25 places are at their best.
When to go to Poland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Legnica
The nearest main airport is Copernicus Wrocław Airport (WRO, Wrocław), 52 km as the crow flies. How to get around Poland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Lubin11 places20 km
- Lubiąż20 places22 km
- Świdnica32 places27 km
- Świerzawa47 places28 km
- Chocianów10 places30 km
- Miękinia20 places40 km
And all of Poland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Legnica?
The best known: Liegnitz Ritter-Akademie, Cathedral of Saint Apostles Peter and Paul, Legnica, Legnica Castle, Legnica City Hall, Old City Hall. In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Legnica?
May to October and December; also possible: January to April and November. In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40.
How do you get to Legnica?
The nearest main airport is Copernicus Wrocław Airport (WRO), 52 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Legnica as the destination and these 25 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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