Legnica was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Liegnitz.
The place is now called Legnica and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liegnitz | German Empire | Liegnitz (St.Kr.) | 1939 |
| Legnica | Under Polish administration | Legnica m. | 1945 |
| Legnica | Poland | Legnica | 1992 |