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An agreement between  and the District of Tendring was signed in August 1999 in England, and in Swidnica the solemn signing took place in May 2000 on the occasion of the 750th Anniversary of the existence of Świdnica.

                       

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Świdnica is a city of 65,000 inhabitants in the Lower Silesia voivodship, situated in south west Poland.  Świdnica boasts a mediaeval urban complex.  The city's Old Town is regarded as the most valuable one in Lower Silesia, comparable only to that in Krakow and Torun . More than 400 buildings representing almost all architectural styles are registered as monuments.

The 14th century St Stanislavus and St Wenceslas Gothic Church with a Baroque interior is topped by a 103 metre high tower, the tallest in Lower Silesia and the second highest in the whole of Poland.

The Church of Peace is remarkable for its beam construction.  It is one of only 2 such Evangelical churches preserved in Poland .  It was built in the years1652 - 57 and has a magnificent Baroque interior and 2 highly valuable organ instruments.  

The early 14th century Town Hall with elements of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture and now housing a unique Museum of Old Commerce , is noteworthy too.

Economy - car factory, mechanical engineering, electronics and textile industry.

Krzyźowa, a town with the international Teenagers' Meeting Centre, is visited by many German visitors.

Ksiąź Castle is 20km distant and

Krasków Castle is 15km.

Apart from many magnificent buildings there are several green parks, and recreational facilities such as swimming pool, leisure centre, skating rink and sports stadium.  See below for Regular Events.

EVENTS THAT ARE HELD IN THE TOWN REGULARLY

• The Market of Antiques, Old Coins & Curiosities held on the first Sunday of each month
• The Festival of Christmas Carol Groups - January
• Song contest of the 60s and 70s, 'Remedium Beat' - March
• Świdnica International Jazz Nights - April
• Poetic song contest, 'RAPALI'- April

• International Chess Festival - June
• Open Theatre Festival - July
• Beer Festival - July
• Świdnica Chamber Music Festival - September
• Photography Festival - September
• Mountaineering Festival - October