Głogów (pronounce: ['gȗoguv]) is a town in southwestern Poland. According to the Census estimate the town has a total population of 69.793. It is situated in the Glogow County, in the Lower Silesian Voivodship (as of 1999), and was previously in the Legnica Voivodship (1975-1998). Głogów is the 6th largest city of that voivodship.
In the German language, it has traditionally been known as Glogau. This name may be falling into disuse over time, though it can still be found in current use in Germany in some cases. The Czech name Hlohov is also no longer in common use.
History
Głogów is one of the oldest towns in Poland. It was founded by a slavic tribe called the Dziadoszans. The first known historic record of Głogów was in 1010 in Thietmar's chronicles, when it was invaded by Germans under the rule of Holy Roman Emperor Henry II, and was once again besieged by German armies on August 9, 1017. On August 14, 1109 the battle of Głogów is held, against the army of emperor Henry V. In 1157 the town was taken by Frederick I Barbarossa, who burnt down its citizens.
The town is an important road centre in the north-western part of the Lower Silesian Voivodship, as it lies in close proximity to international road E-65 from Swinoujscie to Jakuszyce and further to Prague.
Among the oldest towns in Poland, Glogow was founded in the 10th century as a Piast defensive town.
From the 11th to the 13th century, Glogow had a vital role in defending the western borders of the Piast monarchy.
The Qubus Hotel in Glogow is a three-star hotel situated in the town centre, within easy reach of banks, offices and other institutions.
The Qubus Hotel in Glogow has facilities for the disabled.
The Qubus Hotel in Glogow includes a modern, air-conditioned conference centre with a capacity of 120 people, especially designed for workshops, conferences, symposiums and presentations.
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