Smolec

Smolec [ˈsmɔlɛt͡s] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Kąty Wrocławskie, within Wrocław County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland.^[2]

Smolec
Village
Castle ruins in Smolec
Smolec
Coordinates: 51°5′N 16°53′E
Country	Poland
Voivodeship	Lower Silesian
County	Wrocław
Gmina	Kąty Wrocławskie
Population (approx.)
• Total	6,512
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	55-080[1]
Vehicle registration	DWR
Website	http://www.smolec.pl

Name History

The first historical mention of Smolec dates back to 1323, in a Latin document and the village is referred to as Smolz.^[3] The village is referred to as Smolcz in 1324 and 1326.^[4]It is referred to as Smolicz in 1328, Schmolz in 1336, Schmolz in 1337, in 1736 and 1630 Smoltz, in 1795 Smoltsch, and in 1795 and 1802 as Schmoltsch.^[5]

Attractions

The Ruiny zamku Smolec is a key site in Smolec, with history going back to the 14th century and further expansions and renovations of the castle in the 16th, 18th and 19th centuries. The castle stands in ruins today, it was destroyed in WWII but, the site is still preserved today. It sits in a quiet park and it remains a popular spot in the village.^[6]

Smolec train station hall