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Dzierzoniów My Town
by Bartosz Stawczyk class V b
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Short History of Dzierzoniów

• Rich history of Dzierzoniów is connected with
  frequent changes of national and political
  status. One can find here remembrances of the
  Piast, Czech monarchs, Hapsburgs, or the German
  nation. The beginnings of the town can be traced
  back to the 13th century. First reliable written
  mention about the town appears on February the
  13th 1258. In the beginning of its history the
  town is under the rule of the Wroclaw princes,
  then the Ziebice princes, and in the end of this
  period it becomes one of the leading focal points
  of the Swidnicko-Jaworskie principality. In the
  15th century the area gradually becomes dependent
  on the Czech crown. The next century is
  associated with the Husitian revolt when in the
  town, as well as the rest of Lower Silesia, is
  plundered by the crossings of the armed bands and
  devastated by pestilence. In the 16th century
  Dzierzoniów gets under the Hapsburg rule again.
  Second half of the same century and the beginning
  of the 17th century are sometimes called the
  golden age of the town. Propitious period is
  finished when in 1618 destructive religious
  Thirty Years war outbursts. The next period of
  relative peace is broken by the Silesian Wars
  (1740 -1763).

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Short History of Dzierzoniów

• As their result Dzierzoniów, as well as the
  greater part of Lower Silesia, is enacted to the
  Prussian Kingdom. System and administrative
  changes appear. For the short period in history
  (1816 1820) the town is the capital city of one
  of the four districts of the Silesian province.
  During the Prussian reign Dzierzoniów finds its
  place in the European history. Important
  diplomatic meetings are held here. In 1790 in
  Dzierzoniów gather the diplomats from Prussian
  Kingdom, Austria, Holland, England and Polish
  Republic. At the second meeting monarchs appear
  Prussian king Frederic Wilhelm III and Tsar
  Alexander I. The 19th century the town, along
  with the rest of the region, becomes the centre
  of the Silesian textile industry. During this
  century plenty of municipal investments are
  accomplished, lots of public and private
  buildings are built. Two World Wars outburst in
  the 20th century. Fortunately, the town escaped
  war disturbances. In 1945 Dzierzoniów belongs to
  so-called regained territories, re-included to
  the Polish state. Immediately after World War II
  the town becomes a settling centre for many Jews.
  As a result of administrative changes in 1975
  Dzierzoniów becomes a part of the Walbrzych
  province. On the turn of the 80s and 90s Poland
  regains full autonomy.

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Dzierzoniów in the Past
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Dzierzoniów in the Past
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Dzierzoniów in the Past
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Defensive Walls
Main Square
Dzierzoniów Now
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The church of St. Mary, Mother of the Holy Church
St. George Church
Dzierzoniów Now
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The church of the Immaculate Conception
Sadebecks Crypt Chapel
Dzierzoniów Now