Legnica was founded in the Middle Ages and has many well-preserved monuments, however it plays the role of a commercial and industrial centre rather than being a tourist destination. The local authorities in Legnica work hard to enhance its position as the second main city of the region after Wroclaw; is also developing as an academic centre. Finding suitable accommodation in Legnica is reasonably easy. Legnica hotels, although perhaps relatively few in number, offer a variety of standards of rooms.