Culture of Katowice. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
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Visitors of this attraction will have a chance to see a priceless collection of paintings dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Pictures made of stained glass by skillful masters in the beginning of the 20th century are considered the most valuable exhibits of the collection. Fans of theater art will be surely interested in visiting the Theatre of Silesia, which regularly hosts exciting premieres. The building, which houses the theater, is also an important architectural landmark, so it never ceases to amaze visitors with its elegant and stern look.
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 …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Katowice and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Katowice
♥ Archikatedra Chrystusa Króla, Katowice, 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika św. Ludwika Króla i Wniebowzięcia NMP, Katowice-Panewniki, 5.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika Katedralna Wniebowzięcia NMP, Sosnowiec, 8.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika św. Wojciecha, Mikołów, 13.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika Matki Boskiej Anielskiej, Dąbrowa Górnicza, 14 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika NMP i św. Bartłomieja Apostoła, Piekary Śląskie, 14 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa, Dąbrowa Górnicza, 19.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Archikatedra Chrystusa Króla, Katowice, 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika św. Ludwika Króla i Wniebowzięcia NMP, Katowice-Panewniki, 5.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika Katedralna Wniebowzięcia NMP, Sosnowiec, 8.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika św. Wojciecha, Mikołów, 13.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika Matki Boskiej Anielskiej, Dąbrowa Górnicza, 14 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika NMP i św. Bartłomieja Apostoła, Piekary Śląskie, 14 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bazylika Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa, Dąbrowa Górnicza, 19.4 km from the center. On the map
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Unique spots in Katowice and near
Wiezienie Montelupich Prison
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Distance from Katowice center - 69 km.
The prison continued to be used for its intended purpose for some time after the end of the war. Interrogations of Polish soldiers were conducted in it. The building that houses the prison was built in the 16th century. It was originally owned by the Montelupich family. It was named after this family. The building was privately owned until the early 20th century. The military court was transferred to it in 1905. The historic building was converted into a prison a few years later. …
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Saudi Arabia to Open 38 Hotels in Diriyah
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Katowice
Landmarks of culture on Katowice map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
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