Legnica – city attractions

Multimedia fountains

A multimedia fountain is a great attraction for both children and adults.
City Park’s French section contains the historic, renovated fountains. A water show is quite a treat – in the evenings you can enjoy magical images involving water, light, and sound. There are 246 jets and 180 spotlights within the Legnica fountain complex.

Legnica’s new fountain has become an important tourist attraction due to its excellent location in the revitalized park.

The Piast Castle

The Piast Castle is the most important and magnificent building in Legnica. It is also one of the oldest castles in Poland as well.

This historical stronghold was the first and most mighty fortress built in the Polish lands. Nowadays it houses many schools and a library having rich collection of works from all over the world.

The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul

The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Legnica is situated in Katedralny Square. It was erected in the years 1333-1380. The Cathedral is the centre of religious life of the city. It used to be called the main church of the city in the past. Its architecture is pseudobasilican in form.

The oldest work of sacred art in the church is the priceless baptismal font made of argentine bronze.

The Knight Academy

The Knight Academy is one of the most spectacular and best preserved examples of Austrian baroque in Poland.

The Academy was designed by the architect Joseph Emanuel Fischer von Erlach from Vienna.

It was an elite school for young boys.

The City Park in Legnica

The City Park in Legnica is the oldest and largest park in the city. It is situated in the centre of the city and covers total area of 58 hectares.

The outlay of the Park is rectangular and the entire area is crisscrossed with many alleys and a few small streets.

The City Park in Legnica is in the group of the most beautiful parks in western Poland.

Blessed Virgin Mary’s Church

Blessed Virgin Mary’s Church is one of the most beautiful places in the centre of Legnica and the oldest church in the city. Its the most important advantage is antique organ made in K.G Weigle’s workshop in Stuttgart in 1914.

Distinguishing mark of the church is a stained glass window gallery presenting biblical and historical scenes related to the history of Silesia