Information about the City of Walbrzych
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Name of the city
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Mayor
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Piotr Kruczkowski
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Year of foundation
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The oldest historical records of the city date back to the 12th Century
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Location
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Distances from border crossings:
Kudowa Słone (Czech Republic) - 90 km, |
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Altitude
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The town is located at an altitude of 450 to 550 meters above sea level in a picturesque valley, surrounded by the forest-covered ranges of the
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Area
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Hilly - surrounded by the forest-covered ranges of the
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Population
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Approx. 130.000
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Average age
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41
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Universities
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Branch of:
1. The
2. The
3. The Higher
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Industry
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1. Porcelain Company “KRZYSZTOF”
2. Porcelain Factory “ 3. „ENITRA” Ltd.
4. Clothing Company “CAMELA”
5. “RONAL” POLSKA Ltd
6. „WAMAG” Co.
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Opportunities for investors
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The city offers potential investors various facilities to be used for production, provision of services, trade, catering, tourist and recreation, housing.
Firms investing within the municipality may take advantage of the national preferences resulting from the fact The investors will also find in the city various institutions supporting economic development and providing consultancy for SME’s, e.g. Lower Silesian Regional Development Agency, Wałbrzych Region Fund, Wałbrzych Enterprise Incubator.
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Other specific characteristics
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Cultural relics and monuments
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The
the third largest castle in . Książ was built in the 13th Century by the prince of Świdnica and Jawor - Bolko I as a small keep. During the centuries it was extended by successive lords, until it became the beautiful and majestic castle as we know it now. Książ is often called "The Lower-Silesian Versailles", mainly because of the number of chambers (over 400) and fireplaces (over 200). The castle location, which is surrounded by the picturesque valley of the Pełcznica river, in the midst of old forests of the
Wałbrzych, 1 Piastów Śląskich Str., The Książ Stud and Stables
located near the castle, its historic structure was used for centuries as stable and carriage facilities for the
The Palm House
one of only five in , located in the neighbourhood of the
The it is the place where markets had taken place every week. In the first half of the 18th century the wooden town-hall was built in the middle of Square. The town-hall was surrounded by trade-structures and arcaded tenement houses. Today three of the oldest of them deserve special attention: House under and Anchor, House with Three Roses and Tenement House under the Atlantes. They date back to the times of heyday of the linen trade in the town. Famous wine bars were situated in tenement houses No.5 to 9, where the great Goethe would drink wine during his visit in 1790. Today's Former Czettritz's Palace
built in the years 1604-1628 - today's site of the District authorities.
built in 1801 in classicistic style, is today's Regional Museum of Wałbrzych. The Museum exhibits a unique collection connected with: mining, geology, ceramics and the town's history.
built in 1305, converted in 1720 in the Baroque style - was a funeral chapel. According to an old legend, the church was the beginning of settlement Neo-Gothic Catholic Church of the Guardian Angels,
built in 1899-1904 in exchange of a Renaissance church from 1438. Classicistic
built in 1785-1788 according to the project by the architect J.G. Langhans - creator of the Brandenburg Gate in
branch of the
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Sports possibilities
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- It is a dreamland for cycling and mountain-biking lovers. Many Polish and international competitions take place on - The town is intersected by numerous tourist trails leading to mountains, viewpoints, memorials and natural monuments.
- "Książ" Stud and Stables provide possibilities for horse riding. Here take places such events like competitions in driving, breaking in and international horse auctions.
- For hang-glider fans - there is the Gliding Sports Centre near - In winter - mountainous terrain, long-lasting snow layer and a network of ski lifts - all that provides good conditions for skiing. "Bieg Gwarków" ski race is held annually in the surroundings of |
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Tourism
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Picturesque location in the
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Infrastructure and accessibility
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Transport
Public transport services within town boundaries are provided by Miejskie Przedsiębiorswo Komunikacyjne (MPK) Ltd., DLA Ltd. and several private operators - within town boundaries and on lines connecting Long-distance transport and haulage is provided by PPKS, PKP, as well as by private operators.
Municipal infrastructural investments
The Borough of Wałbrzych is carrying out infrastructural investments for the benefit of the town population and also in order to improve investment conditions in the town. Major infrastructural investments carried out in -
- Infrastructural fittings of Wałbrzych Special Economic Zone,
- Building the sanitary plumbing collectors in Poniatów and Śródmieście,
- Sanitary plumbing construction within town boundaries,
- Economic activation of Poniatów area,
- Sewage in Rusinowa and Kozice,
- Pumping collector and sanitary network - Lubiechów,
- Fittings of estate Konradów,
- Reclamation of the landfill at - Major overhaul of buildings complex at 1-2 Beethovena Atreet - adaptation for MOPR,
- Investments in
- Building the "D"-segment in primary school No. 26.
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Contact for investors
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Point of service activity of investors,
3 Matejki Str., 58-300 Wałbrzych
tel. +48 (74) 665 52 88
e-mail: um@um.walbrzych.pl
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Contact for cultural and sports associations
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11a Wysockiego Str., 58-300 Wałbrzych
tel. +48 (74) 84 262 76
Culture Center of Wałbrzych
185 Andersa Str., 58-304 Wałbrzych
tel. +48 (74) 666 43 50
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Web address
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