Valley of Three Ponds

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Valley of Three Ponds

The valley of Three Ponds is a large park in the southern part of the city. The green grass and the blue water invites you to lie in the sun and have barbecues. This is a great place to visit with your family, friends and colleagues.

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Address: Osiedle Ignacego Paderewskiego, Muchowiec., Katowic

Do & See

Katowice continues to steadily add museums and attractions to a growing list of eclectic sites that make the city absolutely unique. There may not be any palaces or castles around, since industrial tourism is what most attracts visitors to the booming heart of Poland’s Industrial Revolution. Churches, growing business centres, and old townhouses are all a pleasure to look at, while an evening in the opera or theatre will complete your day perfectly.

Silesian Museum

Silesian Museum

The Silesian Museum exhibits Polish paintings from 1800 to 1939 and features various temporary displays from its immense collections such as archaeology or local history and …

Katowice History Museum

Katowice History Museum

The museum deals with the history Katowice and Silesian culture in general. The exposition helps visitors understand the essence of the city showing original objects, maps and traditionally furnished …

Cathedral of Christ the King

Cathedral of Christ the King

The Cathedral of Christ the King, built between 1927 and 1955, is the largest cathedral in Poland. Pope John Paul II visited the cathedral once in 1983. The cathedral is easy to locate - its dome stands out in the Katowice …

Nikiszowiec

You will love this place, a whole township with traditional red brick houses in fine Silesian architecture. If you are already there, go and visit the bakery Michalski with the best cakes in …

Church of St. Michael the Archangel

Church of St. Michael the Archangel

The church is one of the oldest buildings in Katowice, located in the beautiful Kosciuzko Park. Originally it was constructed in 1510 in the village Syrynia from where it was moved to its present location in 1938. The uniqueness of the church is and was always …

Silesian Theatre

Silesian Theatre

The Silesian Theatre is located on Katowice market square. It is up to you whether you choose modern and bold staging of a play or go for an entertaining evening with good comedy - Silesia's oldest theatre will certainly not …

Kinoteatr Rialto

Kinoteatr Rialto

The cinema-theatre Rialto is an artist-run venue that specialises in independent film and music. Here, visitors will be able to catch a movie that isn't shown in ordinary commercial cinemas, or simply enjoy a cup of coffee at the artsy on-site cafe. …

Silesian Philharmonic

Silesian Philharmonic

The Silesian Philharmonic is regarded as one of the most distinguished orchestras in Poland.The list of prominent pianists who have played here includes (but is not limited to) Witold Malcuzynski and Sviatoslav …

NOSPR Concert Hall

NOSPR Concert Hall

The new concert hall just opened in 2014 and exceeds all expectations in acoustics as well as in architecture. The National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra playing here is another one of Poland’s premier classical music …

Park Kosciuszko

Park Kosciuszko

One of the most attractive green spaces in Katowice, the Kosciuszko park is an attractive spot for a relaxing walk not too far from the city center. It is frequented by locals, who come for strolls and bike rides. …

Spodek

In Spodek there are concerts, matches, festivals and markets and it is well known for being a great event venue in Katowice. Although you get no chance to get in, it is worth to see from outside. It is literally like an UFO that has landed in the middle of the city. In the …

Valley of Three Ponds

Valley of Three Ponds

The valley of Three Ponds is a large park in the southern part of the city. The green grass and the blue water invites you to lie in the sun and have barbecues. This is a great place to visit with your family, friends and …

Silesian Insurgents Monument

Silesian Insurgents Monument

The communist-era monument commemorates the Polish insurgents of the three Silesian Rebellions between 1919 and 1921. The imposing structure is shaped in the form of three eagle wings flapping and is interesting to take a look at. …

Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau

Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau

40km away from Katowice lies the Holocaust memorial of Auschwitz. The site consists of two former concentration camps: Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau. In 1979, the site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage …

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