Leszno Górne [ˈlɛʂnɔ ˈɡurnɛ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Szprotawa, within Żagań County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland.[1] It lies approximately 14 kilometres (9 mi) south-east of Szprotawa, 27 km (17 mi) south-east of Żagań, and 54 km (34 mi) south of Zielona Góra.
Leszno Górne | |
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Village | |
 Church of Our Lady Queen of Poland in Leszno Górne | |
  Leszno Górne | |
| Coordinates: 51°28′N 15°37′E / 51.467°N 15.617°E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lubusz |
| County | Żagań |
| Gmina | Szprotawa |
| First mentioned | 1260 |
| Elevation | 145 m (476 ft) |
| Population (approx.) | 1,600 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | FZG |
History
editThe village was first mentioned in 1260, when it was part of Piast-ruled Poland. In the 18th century, it was annexed by Prussia, and from 1871 to 1945 it also formed part of Germany. During World War II, the Germans used prisoners of war as forced labour in the village. After the defeat of Nazi Germany in the war in 1945, it became again part of Poland.
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