Bolesławiec is a city of 90 000 inhabitants in western Poland, at the crossroads of the Czech Republic and German borders. The city is a melting pot of cultures and has become a refuge for many Ukrainians fleeing the war. It has ten twin towns in Europe and cooperates internationally with a network of over 150 cities and institutions.

The city is highly involved in numerous EU-funded projects with a diverse range of European partners. The city's programmes focus on various topics and target audiences, particularly young people, cultural heritage, and exchanges within the network of European Ceramics cities.

Bolesławiec is also a member of two cultural routes of the Council of Europe: the destination Napoleon Route and the European Route of Ceramics.