Jawor

Few cities in Lower Silesia have a history as closely tied to the medieval Duchy of Jawor as Jawor. Set on the Nysa Szalona River, the town was a Piast ducal seat and later became part of the Bohemian Crown, reflecting Silesia’s shifting political map. Its defining monument is the Church of Peace, a UNESCO World Heritage site built in 1654–55 after the Peace of Westphalia. Constructed largely of timber, clay and straw, it reflects the restrictions imposed on Lutheran communities in Habsburg Silesia. The compact centre also retains the castle associated with the Piast dukes. Browse additional webcams nearby to better understand how Jawor relates to the Lower Silesian landscape.

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