Swidnica
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Świdnica (German Schweidnitz) is a town in southwestern Poland. According to the 2004 estimate the town has a total population of 60,674. Situated in the Lower Silesian Voivodship (since 1999), previously in Wałbrzych Voivodship (1975-1998). It's the 7th largest town of that unit of administrative division.
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History
In the 18th century Świdnica was an important fortification. The importance of the city declined with the developpment of Walbrzych after 1945.
Attractions
Church of Peace in Świdnica.
Education
- Wyższa Szkoła Technologii Teleinformatycznych
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