Having been ruled by Poles, Prussians and Austrian Habsburgs, you should not be surprised to learn that Opole Voivodeship has a wealth of fascinating historical and cultural attractions. Since this region is also home to Poland's only German minority, it has an interesting cultural mix in its towns and villages. Including the city of Opole on the Odra River, the medieval city of Nysa, the Renaissance city of Brzeg and others.