Streszczenie
The Opole urban nomenclature has for many years been a space of special homage paid to
the local heroes. Taking into account this fact, in my research I have concentrated on Opole streets,
squares, buildings and estates named after persons associated with this region. The analysis covered
not only outstanding historical personalities, but also contemporary authorities – writers, politicians
and scientists. The purpose of this paper was to present the most important nomenclature trends
associated with the regional history and to show the impact of names commemorating prominent
historical figures on the contemporary image of Opole. This urban nomenclature microsystem consisting
of about one hundred proper names was presented against the background of current events
and terminology problems faced by the Opole region. This subject seems to be of importance in the
light of the ongoing cultural-ethnic differentiation and political disputes in Opole Silesia.