Sightseeing in Katowice - what to see. Complete travel guide
Katowice is the largest historical region of Poland that is also known as a center of heavy engineering. Mountain region Katowice is rich in coal, so mining has made this place famous and has helped to reach international economic level. Besides industrial factories and plants a large number of historical and cultural sights are found on the territory of the city. They are traditionally very popular among the tourists who visit Katowice.
In Katowice, everyone can find shops to fit their taste. One of the biggest shopping centers in Poland, Silesia City Center, is open in this city. Inside, there are almost 850 shops. The … Open
The technology of making national dishes and the ingredients, which are used by local chefs, are very simple. However, chefs manage to create amazing unique gourmet dishes. In restaurants … Open
Among the outstanding architectural monuments of the city, it is worth noting the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. The construction of this spectacular building with a high pointed tower began in 1898, and four years later it was completed. Like many years ago, the historical building is decorated with magnificent sculptures and skilful stained-glass windows. The interior decoration of the religious building has also remained practically unchanged.
The local cathedral is a beautiful architectural monument and one of the most important attractions of the city. The construction of the church was started in 1927. The cathedral is designed … Open
Another very interesting cultural institution is the museum Silesian Hut. It is also housed in a very beautiful ancient building. In this ancient house, the atmosphere typical for the huts of Silesia at the turn of the 19th - 20th centuries was recreated as precisely as possible. In addition to household items and national costumes, the museum houses an interesting collection of paintings by local artists. The museum is known as a place for carrying out various cultural events related to the history and traditions of the city. Master classes in national cuisine are often held here.
1. Despite the fact that the local cuisine is considered rather simple and popular, there are really rare exotic treats "not for everybody”. When you visit restaurants dedicated to the … Open
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Survived castles around Katowice
♥ Castle 'Sielecki Castle' , 9.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Budzin Castle' , 10.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Bielsko-Biaua Castle' , 49.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Bobolice Castle' , 51.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Sielecki Castle' , 9.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Budzin Castle' , 10.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Bielsko-Biaua Castle' , 49.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Bobolice Castle' , 51.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
National and city parks around Katowice
♥ Landscape Park 'Park Krajobrazowy Cysterskie Kompozycje Krajobrazowe Rud Wielkich' , 41.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Landscape Park 'Tenczyński Park Krajobrazowy' , 45.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Landscape Park 'Park Krajobrazowy Orlich Gniazd' , 49.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Landscape Park 'Park Krajobrazowy Dolinki Krakowskie' , 50.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Landscape Park 'Park Krajobrazowy Lasy nad Górną Liswartą' , 54.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Landscape Park 'Park Krajobrazowy Cysterskie Kompozycje Krajobrazowe Rud Wielkich' , 41.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Landscape Park 'Tenczyński Park Krajobrazowy' , 45.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Landscape Park 'Park Krajobrazowy Orlich Gniazd' , 49.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Landscape Park 'Park Krajobrazowy Dolinki Krakowskie' , 50.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Landscape Park 'Park Krajobrazowy Lasy nad Górną Liswartą' , 54.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sights around Katowice from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Wiezienie Montelupich Prison
From the series “Famous prisons of the world”
Check on the map: Distance from Katowice center - 69 km.
Ignacy Fik was among the most famous prisoners of the historic prison in Krakow. He was a well-known Polish poet and a supporter of the communist movement. He served his sentence in prison between 1904 and 1942. Vladislav Findis was also among the prisoners. He was a minister of the Roman Catholic Church, a priest. He was suspected of high treason. The prison has not been used for its intended purpose for a long time. But the situation has not changed much in recent years. Some of the prison's facilities look the same today as they did more than a hundred years ago. The old prison building is an important historical monument for locals. …
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