Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #4 in Katowice, Poland
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5.4 km
67 m
Experience Katowice in Poland in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in KatowiceSight 1: Kościół świętego Józefa
St. Joseph's Church in Katowice-Załęż – a Roman Catholic parish church of St. Joseph's parish, located at 76 Gliwicka Street in Katowice, in the Załęże district. It was built in the years 1898–1900 as a votive church after the mining disaster in the Cleophas mine on March 4, 1896. The church was consecrated on November 8, 1900, and consecrated on April 29, 1902. The author of the neo-Gothic church is Ludwig Schneider.
Sight 2: Kaplica pw. Świętego Dobrego Łotra
The Chapel of the Good Thief in Katowice – a historic, Roman Catholic cemetery chapel in the cemetery of the Transfiguration parish, located at 32 Gliwicka Street in Katowice, in the Załęże district, right on the border with the city center, on the so-called Załęskie Przedmieście.
Sight 3: Budynek Łaźni Miejskiej
The Municipal Bathhouse building in Katowice – a public utility building at 5 Adama Mickiewicza Street in Katowice, erected in the years 1894–1895 in the eclectic style, rebuilt in 1911 and in the years 1996–1997, entered into the register of immovable monuments of the Silesian Voivodeship.
Sight 4: Spodek
Spodek is a multipurpose arena complex in Katowice, Poland, opened on 9 May 1971. Aside from the main dome, the complex includes a gym, an ice rink, a hotel and three large car parks. It was the largest indoor venue of its kind in Poland until it was surpassed by Tauron Arena in 2014.
Sight 5: Pomnik Henryka Sławika i Józsefa Antalla
The Monument to Henryk Sławik and József Antall Sr. in Katowice is a monument located in Katowice, located on the square in front of the International Congress Centre. It is dedicated to Henryk Sławik and József Antall senior – heroes of World War II, thanks to whom at least 5 thousand Polish Jews were saved.
Wikipedia: Pomnik Henryka Sławika i Józsefa Antalla seniora w Katowicach (PL)
Sight 6: Narodowa Orkiestra Symfoniczna Polskiego Radia
The seat of the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra in Katowice is a building located at 1 W. Kilara Square in Katowice, in the Bogucice district. This building is the seat of the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra in Katowice and is one of the buildings of the Katowice Culture Zone, which also consists of the International Congress Centre in Katowice and the Silesian Museum in Katowice.
Wikipedia: Siedziba Narodowej Orkiestry Symfonicznej Polskiego Radia w Katowicach (PL), Website
Sight 7: Muzeum Śląskie
Silesian Museum in Katowice is a museum in the City of Katowice, Poland.
Wikipedia: Silesian Museum (Katowice) (EN), Website, Facebook
Sight 8: Kościół świętego Szczepana
The Kościół św. Szczepana or Saint Stephen's Church is a church in Katowice, Silesian Voivodship, Poland. It is dedicated to Saint Stephen and located at 50°16′9″N 19°2′17″E on Leopold Markiefki street.
Sight 9: Plac Wincentego Wajdy
Wincenty Wajda Square in Katowice is a square located in the Bogucice district of Katowice, between Wincenty Wajdy Street and Katowicka Street. It is the former market square of the village of Bogucice.
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