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